Celebrate the 240th anniversary of the Battle of Ridgefield this Saturday, April 29 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Battle of Ridgefield Re-Enactment will begin at 11:00 AM on Main Street.
Witness history before your eyes! Watch a reenactment of the Battle of Ridgefield from Casagmo to Keeler Tavern.
The reenactment will begin with a commencement speech at Town Hall by Ridgefield's First Selectman, Rudy Marconi and then proceed from Casagmo along Main Street to the Keeler Tavern.
But that's not all! A host of 240th battle anniversary events are taking place at The Keeler Tavern.
Visit the soldiers' encampments: the British at Ballard Park and the Patriots at Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center. There will also be period crafters and artisans, free tours of Keeler Tavern Museum, period music by the Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra, and fun family activities.
Re-Enactment Events at KTHC
Saturday, April 29, 2017, 9 AM - 5 PM
American Encampment
Mingle through the camps of the 5th CT, 6th CT, and 5th New York Regiments, and the Ye Olde Lebanon Town Militia. Each soldier will be in full character and will be able to answer any historical questions you may have!
Tour the historic Keeler Tavern Museum and see the original cannonball lodged in the building.
Meet the Players
Meet Timothy & Esther Keeler, Sybil Ludington, Benedict Arnold and other notable figures who will share their perspective on the Battle of Ridgefield and life during this tumultuous period in our history.
Who Won the Battle of Ridgefield?
In January, Scotts Ridge Middle School students visited KTHC to learn about the Battle of Ridgefield and answer the question "Who won the Battle of Ridgefield?" View their projects and cast your vote.
Patriotic Music by the Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra
- Demonstrations of Period Crafts
- Colonial Games and Kids' Craft
- Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution
Visit The Keeler Tavern Museum website for more information.
The Battle of Ridgefield 240th Anniversary celebrations are in partnership with Ridgefield Library, Ridgefield Historical Society, and the Masons of Jerusalem Lodge 49.
*Image courtesy of Keeler Tavern Museum