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
UPCOMING EVENTS
Aug 31, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMDarien, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAJoin us for a discussion of Louise Hall Tharp's 1940 book set during the Revolutionary War. Recommended for ages 9 to 12. Pizza will be served! FREE
Sep 11, 3:00 PMElizabeth W. Chilton Education Center, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAMather-don't-miss event featuring award-winning author and documentary filmmaker best known for his collaborations with documentary maker Ken Burns. $55/$45 members
Oct 01, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PMThe Mather Homestead lawn, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAJoin us for our third annual Barnraiser 3.0. Dinner and drinks under the stars picnic style. Plus we are thrilled to welcome Griffin House to the Mather stage! If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation to fund our restoration projects by clicking on “RSVP” - thank you!
Oct 08, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMMH Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Center, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USALearn the art of hand-sewn improvisational patchwork quilting. No experience required! By the end of the workshop, you'll create one or more unique patchwork blocks to use for a pillow, a small wall-hanging, or a small quilt.
Oct 09, 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. $25/$15 members
Oct 22, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMThe Mather Homestead, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAAfter a two year covid hiatus, the Fall Harvest Festival is back and even better! Stay tuned for more details
Oct 28, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMDarien, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAAfter the sun sets and the lights dim, tour the Homestead by candlelight - spooky basement and attic included! Then test your knowledge by playing "Escape the Tories". If you are lucky enough to escape, enjoy pizza and s'mores. Recommended for ages 8 to 12.
Oct 30, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMWeir Farm National Historic Park, Wilton, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton, CT 06897, USAField trip! We'll head over to the closest National Park to the Mather Homestead: Weir Farm National Historic Park.
Nov 10, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMMH Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Center, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USALearn about (and taste!) American cheeses & wine from the experts at Plum Plums. $85/$75 members
Nov 30, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMMH Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Center, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USACreate your very own holiday wreath or centerpiece. We provide all the materials -- plus a holiday cocktail or two for inspiration. Bring clippers please! $95/85 members- Nov 30, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMMH Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Center, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USACreate your very own holiday wreath or centerpiece. We provide all the materials -- plus a holiday cocktail or two for inspiration. Bring clippers please! $95/$85 members
Dec 10, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMMH Barn, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USASt. Nicholas returns for a visit with good girls and boys in the Mather Homestead barn. Crafts,
Feb 10, 2023, 7:00 PMMH Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Center, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USATavern Food + Tavern Drink + Tavern History + Tavern Games = Tavern Fun $95/$85 members
Ongoing all summer!The Mather Homestead, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAJoin us for a tour of the historic Mather Homestead on Darien's beautiful "four corners." Learn about how people lived in 1778, the raiding of the home by Tories during the Revolutionary War, and the life and legacy of Stephen Mather, the first Director of the National Park Service.
OngoingMather Barn, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAVinyasa style yoga in the barn.