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PAST EVENTS

  • Fall Scholars Lecture featuring Edward O'Keefe
    Fall Scholars Lecture featuring Edward O'Keefe
    Thu, Sep 26
    The Mather Homestead
    Sep 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sep 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    A dazzling look at the making of one of America's most remarkable presidents, "The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt" celebrates five extraordinary yet unsung women. Funds to benefit the 1778 house restoration. Please consider becoming a patron of this event.
  • Field Trip to Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
    Field Trip to Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
    Fri, Sep 20
    Oyster Bay
    Sep 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Sep 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Visit to Sagamore Hill, the Summer White House of Teddy Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. Transportation and picnic lunch provided.
  • Field Trip to Teddy Roosevelt's Birthplace National Historic Site, NYC
    Field Trip to Teddy Roosevelt's Birthplace National Historic Site, NYC
    Thu, Sep 19
    New York
    Sep 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Sep 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Private tour of Teddy Roosevelt's Birthplace followed by lunch at Keen’s Steakhouse.
  • Literary Evening with Samantha:  Teddy Roosevelt in His Own Words
    Literary Evening with Samantha:  Teddy Roosevelt in His Own Words
    Wed, Sep 18
    Mather Homestead Barn
    Sep 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sep 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Teddy Roosevelt was many things - President, outdoorsman, and also a great storyteller and prolific writer. Samantha will lead us in a reading of some of his most impactful writings. No advanced reading required!
  • Fall Kick Off:  Ice Cream Celebration!
    Fall Kick Off:  Ice Cream Celebration!
    Sun, Sep 08
    The Mather Homestead
    Sep 08, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Sep 08, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Family fun at the Homestead! Join us for games, tours and ICE CREAM!
  • Poetry with Samantha:  Poetry in the Parks #2
    Poetry with Samantha:  Poetry in the Parks #2
    Wed, Sep 04
    Mather Homestead patio (rain go away)
    Sep 04, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Sep 04, 2024, 7:00 PM
    The National Park Service launched a project in March: "You Are Here: Poetry in Parks." This initiative will feature site-specific poetry installations in seven national parks.  We will be discussing the seven featured poems with Samantha over three sessions.
  • Mather Kids:  Writers Workshop
    Mather Kids:  Writers Workshop
    Mon, Aug 05
    The Mather Homestead
    Aug 05, 2024, 9:00 AM – Aug 09, 2024, 12:00 PM
    Aug 05, 2024, 9:00 AM – Aug 09, 2024, 12:00 PM
    Writing workshop inspired by 18th & 19th century poets, storytellers, letter writers, journalists, nature writers, and travel writers. Samantha will lead kids through the process of writing -- selecting topics, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing their original work! Reco ages 8 to 13.
  • Outdoor Photography Workshop with Katherine Calderwood
    Outdoor Photography Workshop with Katherine Calderwood
    Tue, Jul 23
    Start in the MH Barn!
    Jul 23, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Jul 23, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    The national parks are simply spectacular and you can capture the beauty even with your iPhone! Whether you're planning a trip to a stunning park or simply want to capture the beauty of Darien’s local parks and beaches, this hands-on workshop will elevate your landscape photography.
  • Book Club with Samantha:  Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Wolfe
    Book Club with Samantha:  Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Wolfe
    Wed, Jul 17
    Mather Homestead patio
    Jul 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Jul 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Join our literary guru, Samantha Gault, for a discussion of "Mrs Dalloway," one of Virginia Woolf's best known novels published in 1925. It details a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, a fictional upper-class woman in post-First World War England.
  • Music at Mather:  Griffin House -- concert is ON inside the barn!
    Music at Mather:  Griffin House -- concert is ON inside the barn!
    Sun, Jun 30
    Mather Homestead barn
    Jun 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Jun 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    We are thrilled to welcome American singer-songwriter and storyteller, Griffin House, to the Mather Homestead for a concert on the lawn! Touring and making records for over 20 years, House has a discography that includes over 13 albums. His music is described as "rootsy, atmospheric Americana".
  • Outdoor Skills 101 Workshop for Kids!
    Outdoor Skills 101 Workshop for Kids!
    Sat, Jun 29
    Mather outdoors!
    Jun 29, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Jun 29, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Outdoor expert Will Heyne will be here to teach kids the essential skills required to explore the great outdoors, including orienteering (learning to use a map and compass), building a campfire - plus the basics like what to pack and safety protocols. Be prepared to hike and explore the MH outdoors!
  • Poetry with Samantha:  Poetry in the Parks
    Poetry with Samantha:  Poetry in the Parks
    Wed, Jun 26
    Mather Homestead patio (rain go away)
    Jun 26, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Jun 26, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The National Park Service launched a project in March: "You Are Here: Poetry in Parks." This initiative will feature site-specific poetry installations in seven national parks.  We will be discussing the seven featured poems with Samantha over three sessions.
  • Summer Solstice
    Summer Solstice
    Sat, Jun 22
    The Mather Homestead
    Jun 22, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Jun 22, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
  • The Pink Rhubarb Summer Workshops for Kids - Weeks TBD
    The Pink Rhubarb Summer Workshops for Kids - Weeks TBD
    Mon, Jun 17
    The Mather Homestead
    Jun 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – Aug 01, 2024, 11:00 PM
    Jun 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – Aug 01, 2024, 11:00 PM
    The Pink Rhubarb returns to the Mather Homestead with summer workshops featuring cooking, gardening and crafts. Kids will learn essential skills in the kitchen, develop a green thumb in the garden, and explore the beautiful Mather Homestead property. Mixed ages 4 to 13. Hi
  • Plein Air painting workshop with Lisa Thorén
    Plein Air painting workshop with Lisa Thorén
    Tue, Jun 11
    Mather grounds
    Jun 11, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Jun 11, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Join us expert painters and novices alike for painting at the Mather Homestead! Lisa Thoren will help us to improve our painting from wherever we are starting. Be inspired by the beautiful Mather outdoors! Beverages and snacks to fortify you!
  • Brown Bag lecture featuring Artscapades:  American Portraiture
    Brown Bag lecture featuring Artscapades:  American Portraiture
    Tue, Jun 11
    Mather Homestead
    Jun 11, 2024, 12:30 PM
    Jun 11, 2024, 12:30 PM
    Artscapades returns to the Homestead for a lecture about American Portraiture. They will focus on well known artists such as John Singleton Copley, as well as a discussion of the portraits in the 1778 Mather home. BYO lunch, we’ll supply the dessert and drinks! Plein Air artists attend for free.
  • Plein Air at the Mather Homestead June 8 to June 15 - please RSVP for lunch on June 11th!
    Plein Air at the Mather Homestead June 8 to June 15 - please RSVP for lunch on June 11th!
    Tue, Jun 11
    Mather Homestead Barn
    Jun 11, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Jun 11, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Artists and aspiring artists are invited to enjoy the Mather Homestead property from June 8 through June 15. Come to paint, draw, photograph and be inspired!! We will have iced tea and snacks available every day. Lunch event on Wednesday, June 11th! Raindate June 12th. Please RSVP!
  • Connecticut Open House - join us for a tour!
    Connecticut Open House - join us for a tour!
    Sat, Jun 08
    The Mather Homestead
    Jun 08, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Jun 08, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    The Mather Homestead will participate in Connecticut's 20th Open House Day. Come visit for a (free!) tour of our newly restored 1778 home, Darien's only Registered National Historic Landmark!
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