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Cultural District designation recognizes that Ridgefield has an artistic and economic center of cultural activities Written by Geoffrey Morris
Walk from Keeler Tavern to ACT, and the entire time you are within singing distance of a handful of other leading cultural institutions – the Aldrich Museum, Lounsbury House, the Ridgefield Library, Ballard Park, Ridgefield Playhouse, the Theater Barn, the Guild of Artists, and more. While we all knew the bounty in our midst, the state of Connecticut has given Ridgefield a standing ovation.
You see, this section of Ridgefield has been designated by the State as a “Cultural District” – the first designation made anywhere in Connecticut!
Ridgefield’s New Cultural District Designation Features Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center Written by Katie Burton
The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) has designated Ridgefield the first-ever Cultural District in the state, and Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center (KTM&HC) is proud to help anchor the southern edge of the district from its prominent location on Main Street.
The COA defines Cultural Districts as walkable areas of a city or town that feature numerous cultural facilities, activities and/or assets. These vibrant areas draw visitors from other towns and states and serve as a hub for residents to congregate and interact. “As a history museum, KTM&HC is uniquely positioned as an economic driver for Ridgefield, inviting visitors to learn more about the local, state, regional, and national history our site speaks to,” said Board President Rhonda Hill. “The breadth and depth of our history, as well as our ability to connect the past to the cont
CT s first cultural district approved for Ridgefield
Alyssa Seidman
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The Connecticut Office of the Arts announced Wednesday that it has approved Ridgefield’s bid to become the first municipality in the state to have a designated “cultural district.”Hearst Connecticut Media file photo
RIDGEFIELD The Connecticut Office of the Arts announced Wednesday that it has approved the town’s bid to become the first municipality in the state to have a designated “cultural district.”
The news follows nearly two years of meetings, public hearings and presentations to gain the designation, all of which were slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: 1:45 PM EDT April 28, 2021
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. A part of the town of Ridgefield has been designated as a Cultural District - the first of its kind in Connecticut.
In October 2019, a law originally proposed by then-State Rep. John Frey became effective, allowing the State to designate a specific area of a city or town as a “Cultural District”.
The Cultural District designation recognizes that Ridgefield has an artistic and economic center of cultural activities that makes its community stand out.
Credit: Ridgefield ECDC
“The people of Ridgefield have long appreciated the abundance of arts and culture in town, stated Rudy Marconi, First Selectman of the Town of Ridgefield. We are thrilled that the state also recognizes all that Ridgefield has to offer, by giving us the first Cultural District designation.