#HandsOnHistory Family Demonstration in Ridgefield

Sun Nov 3, 2024
11:00am to 4:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center
203-438-5485
152 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT, 06877
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At #HandsOnHistory Family Demonstrations, local experts and skilled tradespeople will discuss textile-related topics such as 18th-century weaving, flax processing, Native American textiles, weaving in contemporary art, sheep rearing, and natural dye-making. 

On November 3, Susan Jackson, owner of Georgetown School of the Arts in Redding, CT, will demonstrate different weaving styles and techniques, as well as how she combines them to make beautiful art.

Family Demonstrations are FREE for all visitors as part of free site admission on Sundays from October 6 through November 3. As part of free site admission, visitors can also take a 30-minute Highlights tour of the historic tavern museum.

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

  • NCL Ridgefield
  • Jean and Michael Jaykus
  • Anita and Nick Donofrio
  • Annette and Dan O'Brien
  • Joel Third
  • Rhonda Hill
  • Sara Champion
  • Elegant Ridgefield
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.