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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
Oct 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMAll skill levels welcome! Lauren Keena will lead us as we create beautiful homemade holiday ornaments inspired by The Mather Homestead. Kits distributed October 8. Finishing workshop November 15, for which there will be an additional cost. Please RSVP for each. Refreshments included!
Oct 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMJoin us for an evening of close reading and conversation as we celebrate the life and work of Wendell Berry and the landscapes he loved. Wine and cheese will be served.
Oct 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMFun for the whole family! Join us for pony rides, hay rides, face painting, crafts, treats, live music, and yes, lots of pumpkins. This annual celebration is a beloved tradition and great way to support The Homestead! Kids under one year old free.
Oct 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMJoin us as we honor Stephen Mather's legacy and welcome former – and most recent – National Park Service Director Charles F. "Chuck" Sams. Sams will preside over the unveiling of our very own Stephen Mather plaque and share reflections on the stewardship of our nation's public lands.
Nov 12, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PMAs part of our celebration of the National Parks, we venture to an NPS site and historic home commemorating one our Nation's original great leaders, Alexander Hamilton. Join us for coffee and pastries at the Mather Barn before we drive to 414 West 141st street.
Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMJoin us for an engaging panel discussion with representatives from NPS and National Parks Conservation Association exploring the past, present, and future of our national parks—and discover how each of us can help support and strengthen these treasured places for generations to come.
Dec 02, 2026, 5:30 PMGather your friends and join us for an evening of creativity and holiday cheer! We’ll provide everything you need to craft a magazine-worthy wreath—and table reservations include champagne to toast the season. No experience necessary, but we do appreciate if you bring your own clippers!
T-Th 9a to 2pTours are available Tuesday through Thursday, 9a to 2p or by appointment. Book your tour here or email us at info@matherhomestead.org. Please note: We are unable to offer tours the week of July 6, 2026 through July 10, 2026. Enjoy the Fourth of July Holiday! Happy 250, America!
Wednesday/Saturday 9:30aJoin us Wednesdays and Saturday mornings at 9:30a!
Date and time is TBDRefresh 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.
By appointmentThis exhibit will look at Bertha Mather's legacy as preservationist of home, family and community. Opening June 2025 and open by appointment through the summer.
by 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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