Age Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on May 21, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Program Description
Description
The Second Continental Congress discussed, debated and wordsmithed the Declaration of Independence not just in the formal setting of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, but equally in the rooms of the nearby City Tavern, a genteel spot for food and drink.
Join us for a unique A250 Community Conversation as we gather at tables, enjoy food and drink of the Revolutionary Era, and discuss and draft our own "modern" version of the Declaration of Independence. We’ll learn about tavern culture and its importance in hammering out the roadmap to democracy.
Our facilitator for Tabling the Declaration is Ramin Ganeshram, Executive Director of the Westport Historical Society, food journalist and author of The General’s Cook: A Novel.
A250 Community Conversations are presented in partnership with Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center. Tabling the Declaration builds on themes discussed in the A250 Community Conversations held in September and December 2025 and March 2026, but attendance at prior programs is not required to enjoy this special presentation.
This A250 Scholarly Series program is supported by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. Additional promotional support provided by Ridgefield Commemorates America at 250.
Please register below.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.