Keeler Tavern Museum

The Keeler Tavern Museum was founded by the Keeler Tavern Preservation Society, Inc in 1966 as a living museum of colonial history within the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut. It is the Society's mission to preserve and protect the Keeler Tavern, a site listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982, that embodies the life of the community from the early 19th century through the...

The Keeler Tavern Museum was founded by the Keeler Tavern Preservation Society, Inc. in 1966 as a living museum of three cen...turies of history within the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut. It is the Society's mission to preserve and protect the Keeler Tavern, a site listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982, that embodies the life of the community from the early 18th century...

In the Ridgefield area of Connecticut lies the historical building of Keeler Tavern. Initially, this property was a summer home to architect Cass Gilbert, and was later converted into an inn. Timothy Keeler was in charge of the inn and was also appointed the postmaster. This gave rise to the operations of a post office from inside the tavern. At present, it functions at a museum exhibiting...

The museum, which has a 1777 British cannonball embedded in its exterior, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visits are hosted by guides in Colonial costume. Gift shop.