Photo courtesy of William Lee
Photo courtesy of William Lee
Tom Hanford will sing colonial tavern songs at Tavern Night on July 11 |
Commemorate Fairfield's role in the American Revolution with these inspiring events and programs!
Tavern Night at the Sun Tavern July 11 at 6pm
Escape to the 1700s for a memorable night of food, drink, colonial entertainment and revelry! Mingle with George Washington, sing 18th century songs and enjoy a special brew by SBC while we honor Fairfield Fire Dept. Chief Richard Felner. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Call 259-1598 to register today! Lead sponsor: Domus Constructors. Sponsors: The Bank of Fairfield, David Scott Parker Architects, Southport Brewing Co., and the Fairfield Sun.
EXHIBIT: "Reduced to Ashes - the 1779 Burning of Fairfield"
Opening June 21, this dramatic exhibit will explore the events leading up to the British invasion, the burning of our town, the devastating aftermath and Fairfield's transformation.
Burning of Fairfield Walking Tours
Participants will view the new exhibit and explore sites on and around the town green.
Before Attack: "We Sleep in Constant Fear" June 27,2 pm
The Burning: "The Devouring Flames" July 2, 10 am and a twilight tour on July 7, 7 pm
The Aftermath: "Rising from the Ashes" July 18, 2 pm
Each tour is $5 for members, $7 for non-members
Burning of Fairfield Harbor Cruises July 6, 7 pm, July 12, 5:30 pm
Cruise Black Rock harbor re-enacting the evening that the Crown Forces held Fairfield. Cruises leave from Captain's Cove in Bridgeport. $20 for members, $25 for non-members.
Camp: Spies R Us July 8 & 9
Ages 5-7: 10-11:30am, Per day, Members: $12, Non-Members: $15
Ages 8-1: 1:30-4:30pm, Per day, Members: $30, Non-Members: $35
Learn about the spies who worked for George Washington's Culper Spy Ring. Enjoy fun spy activities like creating a secret identity, fingerprinting and more.
LECTURE: Lighting Freedom's Flame: Connecticut and New Haven's Revolutionary War Sites July 16, 7 pm
Explore sites associated with the 1779 invasion of New Haven, listen to Timothy Dwight's account of the burning and recall the treachery of New Haven's Benedict Arnold. Learn about historic sites associated with such patriots and founding fathers Oliver Ellsworth, Governor Jonathan Trumbull, Nathan Hale, Israel Putnam and Roger Sherman. Free for members, $5 for non-members
Greenfield HIll Cemetery Tour July 19, 1-3 pm
Discover the gravesites of soldiers from the American Revolution with Rod MacKenzie, library genealogist.
$5 for members, $7 for non-members
Fall Festival September 13, 12 pm
Commemorate the 230th anniversary of the burning of Fairfield. The Town Green will be transformed into a colonial marketplace and fair. Enjoy music, children's activities and a battle reenactment.
Free Community Event
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