Poetry Reading with Mark Doty & Trace Peterson

Event:

Date:

July 21st, 2025.

Time:

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Location:

Keeler Tavern Museum, 152 Main St., Ridgefield, CT

Contact:

Barb Jennes - barbjennes@gmail.com

Website:

https://keelertavernmuseum.org/events/527/poetry-in-the-garden-mark-doty-and-trace-peterson/

On July 21, "Poetry in the Garden: Voices from Marginalized America" is proud to host two poets whose work explores the marginalization, expression, and resilience of LGBTQ+ Americans: Mark Doty—a National Book Award winner—and award-winning poet Trace Peterson. The winners of a poetry contest co-sponsored by Ridgefield PRIDE will also be presented. A Q&A session and book signing will follow.

FREE! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the readings, held in KTM&HC’s beautiful walled garden. In the event of inclement weather, the reading will move inside the Garden House. Ample parking on-site.

Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center, 152 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877

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