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FIELD TRIPS
Mather hits the road to learn about other places of interest!
Past field trips have included:
- Weir Farm, Connecticut's only National Park
- Setauket, Long Island, home of the Culper Spy Ring
- Tour of the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with Elizabeth Kornhauser, the Alice Pratt Brown Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture
- Tour and lunch at Fraunces Tavern, New York
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wed, Oct 09DarienOct 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMThe Darien Library's "Novel Tea" event on October 16 will welcome author Ariel Lawhon for a discussion of her book Frozen River. The Library has kindly invited the Mather Homestead to host a book discussion given the relevance of our home to the time period -- late 18th century.
Fri, Oct 18DarienOct 18, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMNight at the Museum returns for the third year! This year we’ll have two groups. 5 to 6:30 pm, ages 5 to 9; 7:30 to 9 pm ages 10 to 13. Limited to 25 kids per session.
Wed, Oct 23New YorkOct 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PMField trip to the New York Historical Society, New York's first museum which covers 400 years of history through groundbreaking exhibitions, outstanding collections, immersive films, and more. Customized docent-led tour with optional lunch at the Yale Club NYC.
Thu, Oct 24The Elizabeth W. Chilton Education CenteOct 24, 2024, 7:00 PMJon Waterman, photographer, filmmaker, adventurer, and author of the bestselling Atlas of the National Park, returns for a discussion of his latest book, "Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate Crisis," a first-hand account of the Arctic crisis.
Sat, Oct 26The Mather HomesteadOct 26, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMThe Fall Harvest Festival is in its sixth year! Join us for hay rides, face painting, pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, cider & donuts, live music & a special visit from George Washington! Tickets - members: $15 adult/$10 child, non-members: $20 adult/$15 child.
Wed, Nov 13Mather Homestead patio (rain go away)Nov 13, 2024, 7:00 PMThe 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. During our last session #3, we will discuss poets Lucille Clifton and June Jordan.
Fri, Nov 15DarienNov 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMLocal artists from the Concepts Art Group will showcase their work which is inspired by the National Park Service's "Poetry in the Parks" initiative. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, November 15! Painting by Cate Leach.
Tue, Nov 19Mather Homestead BarnNov 19, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMArt – in particular, landscape art and photography – was crucial to the establishment of the National Park Service. ArtScapades' Robin Hoffman will discuss the work of Albert Bierstadt, George Caitlin, and Sanford Gifford which captured the grandeur and beauty of the West and need for preservation.
Thu, Nov 21Mather Homestead BarnNov 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMLisa Thoren will guide us as we use the poems that inspired the Concepts Art Show on the Mather Homestead barn walls to inspire our own paintings. Whether you are a beginning painter or more advanced, Lisa will help to move your painting skills along. Wine & hors d'oeuvres served for inspiration.
Thu, Dec 05MH Elizabeth W. Chilton Education CenterDec 05, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PMCreate your holiday wreath! We provide all the materials -- plus a holiday cocktail or two for inspiration. Bring clippers please! $95/$85 members
Mon., Weds. 9:30 amMather BarnMon., Weds. 9:30 amVinyasa style yoga in the barn. No class Pres. Day Week Feb 19 & 21.
by appointmentThe Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Cntrby appointmentLearn about the life and legacy of Stephen Tyng Mather (1867-1930), the first Director of the National Park Service and the owner of the Homestead from 1906 to 1930. Exhibit geared towards adults PLUS "kids corner" for kids of all ages. Open hours Thurs. 6 to 7:30, Sat. 11 to 1, Sun. 1 to 3
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