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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
Apr 05, 7:00 PMDarien, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USACreate the perfect Easter, Passover or Spring centerpiece while having fun with friends. Includes instruction, nibbles & bubbly beverages.
Apr 18, 7:00 PMThe Darien Library, 1441 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAThe 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.
Apr 19, 7:00 PMThe Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Cente, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAWe 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.
Apr 21, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMDarien, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAJoin 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).
Apr 26, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMMH Main House, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAWe 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!!
May 13, 3:30 PM – May 14, 5:00 PMMH Barn, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAJoin 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.
May 17, 7:00 PMMather Homestead, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAConnecticut 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.
May 21, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMMH Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Center, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USALearn 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
May 29, 10:00 AMDarien, Darien, CT, USAJoin Mather high school interns and the teen board as they march! Dress up encouraged! Theme: Stephen Mather and the National Parks!
Jun 01, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PMDarien, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAStay tuned for more information about our third annual Garden Tea event!
Jun 06, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMMather Homestead Property, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAArtists 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!
Jun 15, 6:00 PMMather Homestead garden, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAWe'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."
Jun 24, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PMSetauket- East Setauket, 93 N Country Rd, Setauket- East Setauket, NY 11733, USAWe 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+.
Jun 26, 9:00 AM – Jul 28, 1:00 PMThe Mather Homestead, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAThe 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.
Sep 23, 6:00 PM – Sep 24, 9:30 PMThe Mather Homestead, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAOur fourth annual fall fundraising event will include live music + BBQ + FUN! Stay tuned for more information.
Oct 21, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMThe Mather Homestead, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAThe 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.
Oct 27, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMDarien, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USANight at the Museum returns! Recommended for ages 8 to 13. Limited to 25 kids.
Nov 01, 9:00 AM – Dec 04, 9:00 PMwww.matherhomestead.org/essay-contestOur 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
Do you have an idea for us? REACH OUT!
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