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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
Multiple DatesSep 15, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AMRefresh 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.
Sep 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMWe 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.
Sep 30, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PMCelebrate 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.
Multiple DatesOct 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMNight 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!!
Oct 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMThe 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.
Oct 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMOur first fall poetry evening will feature the work of Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784). Wheatley, born in West Africa, sold into slavery at the age of seven or eight, and brought to Boston, is considered the first African-American author of a published book of poetry.
Oct 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMJoin 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.
Multiple DatesNov 05, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMNeedlepoint 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!
Nov 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMJoin 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.
Dec 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMJoin 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.
Dec 20, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMFamily Fun presented by the Junior Board. Crafts, cookie decorating, live music and a visit from St. Nick! Plus festive bevs & sweet treats.
Jan 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMJoin 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.
Jan 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMJanuary is "hot tea month" and we are celebrating with a traditional tea by Carolyn's Absolutely Fabulous Events plus talk tbd.- Jan 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMJanuary is "hot tea month" and we are celebrating with a traditional tea by Carolyn's Absolutely Fabulous Events. Bring your American Girl dolls!
Mar 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMWe 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.
Sept 18, Oct 14, Nov 12Join us for three events celebrating America 250 on September 18, October 14 and November 12. Please consider supporting our educational programming by becoming a Patron of this Series. Patrons will receive a special gift and be recognized at events. Thank you!- Monday & Wednesday 9:30 amRefresh 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.
Spring, 2026We 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.
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