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SUMMARY:Commemorate the Battle of Ridgefield at Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center
DESCRIPTION:A day of living history and immersive storytelling takes place on April 25\, 2026 from 11 am to 4 pm along Main Street and at the Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center (KTM&HC)\, 152 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, CT 06877. \nIn partnership with the Ridgefield Historical Society\, this free community event marks the 249th anniversary of the Battle of Ridgefield with engaging tours\, historical interpretation\, and interactive experiences. \nThroughout the day\, visitors can join 30-minute “War at Home” tours led by museum interpreters at KTM&HC\, beginning every half hour from 11:30 am through 3 pm. These tours explore the personal stories of Ridgefield residents during the Revolutionary War\, including the impact of the battle on families and the community. Guests will also see the preserved British cannonball still embedded in the building—an enduring artifact from the 1777 battle. \nThe experience pairs with the Ridgefield Historical Society’s walking tours\, offered at 10:30 am\, 11 am\, 11:30 am\, and 12 pm. This one-mile\, one-hour “living history” tour brings the past to life with costumed actors portraying figures such as Benedict Arnold\, General Tryon\, and Anna Stebbins at various stops along Main Street. \nAdmission to KTM&HC and its tours is free\, and no registration is required. Walking tours are ticketed separately through the Ridgefield Historical Society. \nFor more information\, visit keelertavernmuseum.org or ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
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LOCATION:Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center (KTM&HC)\, 152 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, 06877\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cocktails and the Collector at Ridgefield Guild of Artists
DESCRIPTION:An evening celebrating modern art\, history\, and collecting will take place on June 25\, 2026 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists\, 34 Halpin Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT 06877. \nPresented in collaboration with the Ridgefield Historical Society\, Cocktails and the Collector combines an art show\, social gathering\, and auction of original 20th-century works as part of the Guild’s monthlong Mad for Modern exhibit running June 6–28. \nGuests can enjoy cocktails\, light bites\, and contemporary artwork on display throughout the gallery while bidding on vintage pieces donated from the Segelstein family’s private collection. Auction highlights include signed lithographs by Salvador Dalí and Peter Max\, along with original etchings by Etienne Ret and artwork by Ludwig Bemelmans\, creator of the beloved Madeline books. \nThe event also launches the Historical Society’s new “Mad for Modern” programming series exploring Ridgefield’s modern and postmodern architecture\, design\, and cultural history. \nTickets are $60 in advance or $75 at the door if available. Space is limited. Auction items will be on display throughout the exhibit\, and online bidding opens June 1 for those unable to attend in person. \nFor more information\, tickets\, or membership details\, visit ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821.
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LOCATION:Ridgefield Guild of Artists\, 34 Halpin Lane\, Ridgefield\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield
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