HOMESTEAD HAPPENINGS

Join MH literary guru Samantha for a fun and interactive discussion of Tory Hole, written by Darien resident Louise Hall Tharp about the Revolutionary Tory raids. Great read for kids and adults alike! Book available at the Darien Library, Mather Homestead, Museum of Darien, DCA, Barrett Bookstore.

Refresh your mind and energy with this revitalizing practice to uplift and restore your entire system. Enjoy a well-paced flow that will offer you just the right amount of challenge while encouraging strength, resistance, and flexibility while reducing tension in the hips, back and shoulders.

Join MH literary guru Samantha for a fun and interactive discussion of Tory Hole, written by Darien resident Louise Hall Tharp about the Revolutionary Tory raids. Book available at the Darien Library, Mather Homestead, Museum of Darien, DCA, Barrett Bookstore.

We kick off our America250 series with acclaimed historian and two-time Pulitzer winner professor Alan Taylor. He will explore one young soldier's Revolutionary War journey as documented in his memoir - a vivid first-hand account balancing grim hardships with humor and humanity.

Celebrate America 250 with a day of art, history and conversation! Join us in NYC for a private tour of The Met’s American Wing, highlighting art from the American Revolution, followed by lunch on the Upper East Side. Transportation from MH departs promptly at 9:30 AM and returns at ~3:00 PM.

Night at the Museum returns for the fourth year! Can you escape the tories to find the secret treasure? 5 to 6:30 pm, ages 5 to 9; 7:30 to 9 pm ages 10 to 13. Limited to 25 kids per session. Headlamps provided for outdoor spooky fun!!

The Mather Homestead in partnership with CT Public will host an exclusive preview of Ken Burns’ long awaited documentary series followed by a panel discussion with expert historians, Thomas Balcerski and Frederike Baer, moderated by Lucy Nalpathanchil of CT Public.

Join us for pony rides, petting zoo, hay rides, face painting, pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, cider & donuts, live music plus a visit from George Washington and his horse! Tickets - members: $15 adult/$10 child, non-members: $20 adult/$15 child.

Needlepoint a 1776 flag ornament for your holiday tree. We’ll kick off on Nov 5 with stitching, then return on Nov 19 to finish the ornament. Wine, cheese & sweet treats!

Join Christopher Wigren of Preservation Connecticut and Chris Fagan, architect of Darien's newly restored Pond Weed House for a discussion of Connecticut's Revolutionary Era homes and the preservation efforts that have sustained them, including Bertha Mather McPherson's pioneering work in Darien.

Join MH Literary Guru Samantha Gault as we explore the many portrayals of George Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware on December 25, 1776 -- from art, to poetry and more.

Family Fun presented by the Junior Board. Crafts, cookie decorating, live music and a visit from St. Nick! Plus festive bevs & sweet treats.

Join acclaimed author and historian Kostya Kennedy for a talk on his new book about Paul Revere—the famed man of the midnight ride. With Kennedy's signature storytelling and fresh insights, this event will reveal the real Revere: artisan, revolutionary, innovator.

We celebrate Women's History Month by welcoming Cornelia Dayton, Professor of History at the University of Connecticut and author of Women's America: Refocusing the Past.

Refresh your mind and energy with this revitalizing practice to uplift and restore your entire system. Enjoy a well-paced flow that will offer you just the right amount of challenge while encouraging strength, resistance, and flexibility while reducing tension in the hips, back and shoulders.

We will welcome the 5th Connecticut Regiment for a Revolutionary War Reenactment. Earlier in the day, the Museum of Darien will host the 5th Regiment for Fifth Ct Regiment for colonial cooking and artisan demonstrations.