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july, 2019

Watermelon Fest & Grand Opening of the Visitor Center

04jul12:00 pm3:00 pmWatermelon Fest & Grand Opening of the Visitor CenterKeeler Tavern Museum and History Center

ridgefield ct

Event Details

Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center 
FREE Admission

Celebrate the Nation’s and KTM&HC’s birthdays with a fun, family event!
 
Grand Opening of the Visitor Center! Tour our new Visitor Center featuring an elegant reception area and learn about the future Collections Storage & Research Facility on the lower level.
 
Watermelon Fest celebration includes:
Dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence & ceremonial slicing of a watermelon
Free Museum tours & hear the story of the Cannonball
Free watermelon for all
King George’s Dunk Tank
Lawn games & crafts
Live music on the terrace with the Angry O’Haras
Museum Gift Shop
Food trucks
 
Also enjoy an art show in the historic Cass Gilbert Carriage Barn “Red, White and Blue!” with 30 artists from Tina Phillips’ Founders Hall art class. 
 

Opening reception: Friday, June 28, 5 – 8 pm.

Time

(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location

Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center

132 Main Street, Ridgefield CT 06877

Organizer

Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center

Phone: (203) 438-5485 132 Main Street, Ridgefield CT 06877

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