Love history? Join Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center’s (KTHC) dynamic volunteer community as a docent to share the history and stories of Ridgefield’s Keeler Tavern and the people who lived and visited here! One story of particular interest to visitors is the British cannonball in the corner post, a souvenir from the 1777 Battle of Ridgefield, which also featured then-patriot Benedict Arnold.
Docents dress in period clothing as they guide visitors from around the country and around the world through the former tavern, hotel, and summer estate. “KTHC provides great training and a lot of support and guidance so new docents are never overwhelmed,” says Jennifer Hansen, who has been a docent for two years.
The first of three training sessions for new docents will be held Tuesday, September 19 (time TBD). Docents are asked to volunteer at least once a month on Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday afternoons. For more details and to sign up for training, please contact the Museum office at 203-438-5485 or email info@keelertavernmuseum.org. Please also contact the office for alternate training dates.