Colonial Crafters
What was everyday life like in the town of Ridgefield
when Rochambeau and the French soldiers camped in Ridgebury? Come
learn about quilting, rug hooking, chair caning or
rope making. Enjoy ongoing demonstrations of many
colonial crafts in the Garden House and on the tavern
lawn.
Penny Candy Store Children of all ages will enjoy the treats at
our own penny candy store.
10:00-12:00
The 2nd Company Governor’s
Horse Guard website: www.thehorseguard.com Children will have the opportunity to ride horses
from the 2nd Company Governor’s Horse
Guard.
10:30-11:30
and
Starting at 1:00 PM
"A View from the Tavern" Museum Vignettes Step back in time with
a visit to the Keeler Tavern
Museum. Costumed guides will perform in scenes
that will give you “a View from the Tavern”. Meet
the patriot and tavern owner, Timothy Keeler and hear
about the Revolutionary Era in Ridgefield. Celebrate
the American Victory at Yorktown with Ridgefield hero
of the battle, Jeremiah Keeler. Visit with the American
girl from Baltimore, Betsy Patterson and her French
bridegroom Jerome Bonaparte on their Honeymoon Trip. Finally
the visit would not be complete without finding out
why the Keeler Tavern Museum is also known as the “Cannonball
House.”
Skits will be given every 15 minutes with a maximum
of 15 people per tour.
Pick up your free tickets for your start time at the Welcome Table
located at the Main Entrance.
11:00
AM -1:00 PM
Guest Appearance by Generals Washington,
Rochambeau and Lafayette
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet three famous
men from American history. The Generals will join us at the Keeler Tavern Museum
for conviviality.
11:30-2:00
Lunch in the Garden Food and drink will be available to purchase.
2:00-2:45
and
3:15-4:00
Performances on the Garden House Terrace by Patricia
Campbell and “The Reel Thing” Patricia Campbell and “The Reel Thing” will
provide us with authentic colonial costumed entertainment. There
will be two performances of 18th century music and demonstrations
of typical dances of the Colonial period.