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Bringing History to Life!
The Mather Homestead, Darien's only Registered National Historic Landmark, is a historic home and property on the four corners of Brookside and Stephen Mather Roads. The home was built in 1778 by Deacon Joseph Mather, son of the fiery Patriot Reverend Moses Mather, raided by Tories during the Revolutionary War, and later the home of Stephen Tyng Mather, an avid conservationist and the first Director of the National Park Service. The house was passed through six generations of Mathers until 2017, when the home was generously donated by Mather descendants to a newly created foundation to be operated as a museum dedicated to historical education. The Mather Homestead Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The Mather Homestead is rich in history and open for public education and enjoyment.
We are open for tours BY APPOINTMENT Tuesday through Thursday 11 am to 3 pm, Fridays and Saturdays 1 to 3 pm.
The Mather Homestead is Darien's only Registered National Historic Landmark
Stephen Tyng Mather (1867-1930)
First Director of the National Park Service
Owner of the Homestead 1906-1930
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thu, Dec 05MH Elizabeth W. Chilton Education CenterDec 05, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Dec 06, 2024, 9:00 AMOur 3nd annual essay contest is open to middle schoolers (grades 6 to 8). Essays due Friday, Dec. 6 by 5 pm. Winners will be announced on Friday, Dec. 15th. Click on the "RSVP" link to let us know you intend to submit and to see essay topic and how to submit (scroll down to "About the event")!
Sun, Dec 08The Mather Homestead BarnDec 08, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Wed, Dec 18DarienDec 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wed, Jan 15Mather Homestead BarnJan 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wed, Feb 26Mather Homestead barnFeb 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMFeb 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMAuthor Brian Shellum will share the fascinating life of Charles Young (1864-1922), born into slavery in Kentucky, who was the third Black graduate of the United States Military Academy, first Black U.S. national park superintendent, first Black military attaché, and first black Colonel in the Army.
Wed, Mar 19The Mather HometeadMar 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – Mar 21, 2025, 3:30 PM
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