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Ghosts of Ridgefield Come to Keeler Tavern Museum, Oct. 28-30

Tickets on Sale Now!

By Meghan Friedland, Editor/Publisher Macaroni KID Greater Danbury, CT October 1, 2021

Clear your calendars for the return of Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center’s Ghosts of Ridgefield, a series of spooky and fun ghost tours planned for three nights only: Thursday, October 28; Friday, October 29; and Saturday, October 30. Tickets are on sale now!

Led by a KTM&HC guide, visitors will traverse the museum’s site and encounter the ghosts of some of Ridgefield’s former residents, who are eager to share their stories with passersby. From wealthy brides to teenage heroes, outspoken servants to colonial generals, hotel owners to immigrant peanut sellers, the ghosts haunting KTM&HC on these nights showcase the town’s rich history . . . with a frightful twist! Ghosts of Ridgefield is a family-friendly event, with ghostly encounters and spooky storytelling recommended for adults and kids ages 7 and older.

Ghosts of Ridgefield will take place on Oct. 28-30 from 5 to 7 p.m. each night. Tours go out every ten minutes, with a maximum of ten people per tour, and are about an hour in length. Masks are required. Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes: tours are exclusively outdoors. Tickets are $15/adults and $10/children 12 and under. Last year, tours sold out in advance, so don’t wait too long to purchase tickets for this popular annual event! For more information and to purchase tickets NOW, go to https://ktmhc.ticketleap.com/. Let the museum know you heard about the event in Macaroni KID! 

About Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center

Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center (KTM&HC), located on Main Street in Ridgefield, CT, tells the town’s—and nation’s—history through the lives of its past residents. The four-acre historic site is open to the public, with an expanded site experience featuring Museum and Walking tour options, new exhibits, and access to the scenic grounds and gardens. Additional information, including updates about on-site and virtual programming and events, as well as rental availability of the Garden House, can be found at keelertavernmuseum.org, @KeelerTavernMuseum on Facebook and Instagram, @KeelerTavern on Twitter, or by emailing info@keelertavernmuseum.org. For inquiries about school programs and digital learning experiences, please email education@keelertavernmuseum.org.