Grant helps pay for tavern roofing

Keeler Tavern Museum recently received a $10,500 grant from the 1772 Foundation, partially funding the replacement of the cedar shingle roof on the Cass Gilbert wing of its main building.

While replacing the roof in September, the museum also installed foam insulation to help minimize heating and cooling costs.

The focus of the 1772 Foundation, located in Pomfret, is the preservation and enhancement of American historical entities and projects. In Connecticut, the highly competitive application process is managed through the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation.

The museum continues to welcome donations toward its ongoing restoration efforts. As people are considering year-end charitable contributions, we hope that area residents will think to write a check to Keeler Tavern Museum, said Executive Director Hildi Grob. Support of this kind demonstrates to funders like 1772 Foundation that their generosity is matched by the people living in the communities in which the foundation has invested.

Information on the museum, including rentals of its Garden House, may be found at keelertavernmuseum.org.

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Grant helps pay for tavern roofing