Keeler Tavern Preservation Society Inc

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“Keeler Tavern Museum History Center supports humanities engagement for cultural, educational and general public sectors. We use the diverse stories of the site to connect past and present, local and national. Our site anchors the southern edge of the Cultural District in Ridgefield, the first such district in Connecticut, emphasizing the humanities importance as an economic driver. We have strong community relationships and a reputation as a reliable history resource and gathering space. Our robust school programs serve about 2,000 students our public programs are highly collaborative and well-attended and community events such as Music at the Museum, the HandsOnHistory exhibit, Battle of Ridgefield commemoration, and Fourth of July festivities bring thousands of visitors to our site each year. We offer many free programs to the public, and we have an established Equitable Access Initative that provides free school programming to students from under-resourced school districts. Recently, a significant National Endowement for the Humanities grant funded a major reinterpreatation initiative at our site, allowing us to reexamine the stories we tell at our site, priortizing stories and voices of those who have previously been marginalized and/or underrepresented. We have also undertaken ongoing training to support our commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion and board development. Drawing on its collections and stories, the site serves area schools with programs that map to state standards for social studies and STEM curriculum. Our education staff continues to grow school programs. During the fiscal year, hundreds of children - including underserved students from Bridgeport and Danbury - participated in immersive half and full day programs on site, virtually, or through outreach. In the summer, Keeler Kids programming provides opportunites for kids to learn about local history in fun, engaging ways.”

“Keeler Tavern Museum History Center preserves and protects the physical and intellectual assets of its 300-year-old historic site so that they can be used, on the campus or through programs of outreach, to further widespread knowledge and understanding of United States history.”

“Keeler Tavern Museum History Center preserves and interprets our sites historic buildings, robust collections, and diverse stories, creating a space for ongoing learning and open dialogue about how the events of the past connect to the present and shape our future. We strive to be a trusted and dynamic center of learning, committed to building the narrative about our sites and nations history. we aim to promote engagement, curiosity, and critical thinking about the varied experiences that have shaped- and continue to shape - our communities.”