The Fairfield Museum and History Center invites you to the historic Rising Sun Tavern for a lighthearted evening of “tales and ales”. The landmark tavern, which burned to the ground during the American Revolution and was rebuilt in the early 1780s, was once host to George Washington and is now restored and ready to welcome visitors on Saturday, July 11, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The tavern’s grand re-opening on the Historic Town Green is only one cause for the celebration. The Fairfield Museum and History Center is also proud to honor Fire Chief Richard Felner for his 50 years of service to the community. The honored guest and resident will arrive with firetruck in tow, along with friends and colleagues from the Fairfield Fire Department and Fairfield Police Department.
Simultaneously (and yes, we see the irony), Fairfield commemorates the 230th anniversary of the legendary fire set by British troops. While a devastating fire is nothing to celebrate, the Museum sees this date as one of Fairfield’s finest moments. “The town’s efforts to rebuild and retain its position as the county’s epicenter set a tone that resonates to the present day. Whether the obstacles are physical or economic, Fairfielders are famous for their determination. The museum is a perfect example!” notes Executive Director, Michael Jehle. Toast to the Chief and to the town with a mug full of “Rising Sun Ale”, created by The Southport Brewing Company for the occasion. Learn a colonial tavern song from strolling 18th century musician Tom Hanford, or swap war stories with General “George Washington”. Although possum pie didn’t make the menu, light refreshments from Ash Creek Saloon and The Fairfield Cheese Company will satisfy contemporary palettes. The title sponsor for this memorable evening is Domus Constructors, with additional sponsorship provided by The Bank of Fairfield, David Scott Parker Architects, Southport Brewing Company and the Fairfield Sun.
“Tavern Night on the Historic Town Green” is one in a series of special events developed by the Fairfield Museum and History Center revolving around the anniversary of the Fire of 1779. A new exhibition entitled, Reduced to Ashes: the 1779 Burning of Fairfield, opened at the Fairfield Museum on June 21, exploring events leading up to the British invasion, the burning of the town, the devastating aftermath and Fairfield’s ultimate transformation. Other events offered in the museum’s summer burning series include special walking tours, harbor cruises, spy camps, a lecture on Connecticut’s role in the American Revolution, an interactive cemetery tour at Greenfield Hill Cemetery, as well as the Museum’s annual Fall Festival in September. The culminating event will be “A Night at the Museum”, held on Saturday, September 26, a progressive dinner and themed event to follow at the museum. To register for Tavern Night, which is $30 in advance and $35 at the door, please contact The Fairfield Museum and History Center at 203-259-1598. For further details on all the exciting upcoming events at the museum, please visit www.fairfieldhs.org.
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