Troubadours, Soldiers, and Storytellers Live at The Homestead
Sat, May 02
|The Mather Homestead
Join us for an afternoon of story, song, and soldiers. CT’s first state troubadour will set the stage, the 5th Connecticut Regiment will reenact a Revolutionary War battle, and Sarah Mather will share her personal stories. Colonial treats and Revolutionary books for sale. You don’t want to miss it!
Time & Location
May 02, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Mather Homestead, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
About the event
Image is from 2021 Heritage Day celebration at the Mather Homestead. We look forward to welcoming the 5th Regiment back!
The 5th CT Regiment has been around since the 1970s's as a reenacting unit. During that time they have developed several alternate impressions to choose from after new members become proficient with Line Infantry. The first is Light Infantry, these were the special forces of the day. The strongest, tallest, quickest men were selected for this unit and were the elite. We also portray the feared British Marines with their Madder Red Coats and shining buckles and accoutrements, its fun to also experience the war from their view point. Militia from just before the war to just after the beginning of the war most colonies only had Militia's with powder horns and fowlers you too can take on the British Army. Camp follower's were the wives and children of soldiers…