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HAPPENINGS AT THE HOMESTEAD

The Mather Homestead's events are designed to fulfill our mission of preserving the Homestead and property as a treasured place for public education and enjoyment.  JOIN US!

UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Homesteading 101 Workshop:  Spring Flower Arranging
    Apr 05, 7:00 PM
    Darien, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
    Create the perfect Easter, Passover or Spring centerpiece while having fun with friends. Includes instruction, nibbles & bubbly beverages.
  • Lecture in partnership with the Darien Library:  Dean King, author of Guardians of the Valley
    Apr 18, 7:00 PM
    The Darien Library, 1441 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
    The Darien Library and the Mather Homestead bring you author Dean King who will discuss his work "Guardians of the Valley" which tells the dramatic and uplifting story of legendary outdoorsman and conservationist John Muir’s journey to become the man who saved Yosemite.
  • Art-at-Mather Lecture:  American Impressionists
    Apr 19, 7:00 PM
    The Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Cente, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
    We welcome back ArtScapes  for a lecture about the American Impressionists who followed the Hudson River School painters discussed at our last lecture. Artists featured will include J. Alden Weir whose local home is a National Historic Site and Connecticut’s only national park.
  • Family Game Night ... the National Parks!
    Apr 21, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Darien, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
    Join us for family fun at the Homestead. Games geared towards ages 8 to 13 (+ parents) include national parks bingo & trivia and MORE national parks fun ... and finally "Ghosts at the Homestead (a.k.a., the graveyard) to end the night! PIZZA and beverages (kid and adult options).
  • MH "Poem in Your Pocket" evening
    Apr 26, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    MH Main House, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
    We will celebrate National Poetry Month with a "Poem in Your Pocket" event. This means ... bring a poem to share (please send copy in advance to info@matherhomestead.org) or you can pull from our pocket and read some of our choices!!
  • MH Book Club for Kids:  Mystery in Great Sand Dunes National Park
    May 13, 3:30 PM – May 14, 5:00 PM
    MH Barn, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
    Join Samantha Gault for a discussion of the 2nd book in Aaron Johnson's National Park Mystery Series: "Mystery in Great Sand Dun National Park." Please buy local! Barrett has copies. Audio version available if your family would like to listen together! Reco for ages 8 to 12.
  • Lecture: Connecticut’s Historic Gardens
    May 17, 7:00 PM
    Mather Homestead, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
    Connecticut is home to many beautiful and unique gardens. Sixteen historic sites dotted throughout the state, with historically significant gardens have joined to form Connecticut’s Historic Gardens. Join us to learn about the history and beauty of these fifteen distinctive historic sites.
  • Become a Stephen Mather Junior Ranger!
    May 21, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    MH Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Center, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
    Learn about our National Parks System, consisting of 63 National Parks, and Stephen Tyng Mather, the first director of the National Park Service. Each participant will receive a Stephen Mather badge. Recommended for 3rd to 6th grade. $10 members/$20 non members
  • Memorial Day Parade
    May 29, 10:00 AM
    Darien, Darien, CT, USA
    Join Mather high school interns and the teen board as they march! Dress up encouraged! Theme: Stephen Mather and the National Parks!
  • 2023 Garden Tea
    Jun 01, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Darien, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
    Stay tuned for more information about our third annual Garden Tea event!
  • Plein Air at the Mather Homestead May 27 to June 11 - please RSVP for lunch on June 6th!
    Jun 06, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Mather Homestead Property, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
    Artists and aspiring artists are invited to enjoy the Mather Homestead property from May 27th through June 11th. Come to paint, draw, photograph and be inspired!! We will have iced tea and snacks available every day. Special lunch event on Wednesday, June 6th! Raindate June 8th. Please RSVP!
  • Roses, Rosé and Revolutionaries in the Garden!
    Jun 15, 6:00 PM
    Mather Homestead garden, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
    We're introducing Revolutionaries to our annual Rosé and Roses event when we honor our volunteers! After chit chat, rosé and nibbles on the terrace, we'll head to the garden for a talk featuring Maggie Kahn, author of "Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America's Revolutions."
  • Spies, Lies and Disguises!  Field Trip to Historic Setauket, Long Island
    Jun 24, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    Setauket- East Setauket, 93 N Country Rd, Setauket- East Setauket, NY 11733, USA
    We will travel across the Long Island Sound to Historic Setauket where we will tour Washington's Culper Spy Ring. Margo Arceri will guide us through the actual trails where the British and Patriots once roamed during the Revolutionary War. Get ready for an outdoor adventure! Ages 14+.
  • The Pink Rhubarb Summer Workshops for Kids - Weeks of June 26, July 10, 17, 24
    Jun 26, 9:00 AM – Jul 28, 1:00 PM
    The Mather Homestead, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
    The Pink Rhubarb returns to the Mather Homestead with summer workshops for kids in cooking, gardening and craft. Your children will relax, learn, and explore both in the kitchen and the garden.
  • Homestead Hoedown
    Sep 23, 6:00 PM – Sep 24, 9:30 PM
    The Mather Homestead, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
    Our fourth annual fall fundraising event will include live music + BBQ + FUN! Stay tuned for more information.
  • Fall Harvest Festival
    Oct 21, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    The Mather Homestead, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
    The Fall Harvest Festival is in its fifth year! Join us for hay rides, petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, cider & donuts, live music & more! Geared towards ages 3 to 12, but all are welcome! Tickets - members: $10 adult/$5 child, non-members: $20 adult/$10 child.
  • Night at the Museum!
    Oct 27, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Darien, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
    Night at the Museum returns! Recommended for ages 8 to 13. Limited to 25 kids.
  • Middle School Essay Contest!
    Nov 01, 9:00 AM – Dec 04, 9:00 PM
    www.matherhomestead.org/essay-contest
    Our second annual essay contest is open to middle schoolers (grades 6 to 8). We will launch the contest on November 1st with essays due Monday, December 4th by 9 pm. Winners will be announced on Friday, December 15th. Stay tuned for essay topic! Please "RSVP" to let us know you intend to submit!
MORE ABOUT HAPPENINGS AT THE HOMESTEAD

The Mather Homestead's events are designed to fulfill our mission of preserving the Homestead and property as a treasured place for public education and enjoyment.  JOIN US!

Our "happenings" include events for kids and adults:

Education:  lectures, book club, poetry, tours

Culture:  Art-at-Mather painting classes and Plein air weeks, Music-at-Mather Concerts

Homesteading 101 Workshops: flower arranging, embroidery, knitting, and more

Family Fun:  Fall Harvest Festival, A Visit from St. Nicholas, Mather Games

Enjoyment: Fall Barnraiser, Rosé and Roses in the Garden, Newcomers event

Mindfulness:  Yoga


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