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
Dec 10, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMMH Barn, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USASanta returns to the Homestead for a visit with good girls and boys! Fun at the Homestead includes a visit with Santa, crafts, stocking stuffers and other fun holiday activities. Ho Ho Ho!
Dec 11, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMMather Homestead Barn, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USASlow flow class to calm your holiday spirits.
Dec 22, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMMH Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Center, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAAfternoon of fun at the Homestead for grades K to 2! Decorate cookies for Santa and make bags of nibbles for the reindeer. Sing and dance with Ray. And finally read "Calvin the Christmas Tree" with local author Stephen Bowling. Includes a copy of his book! Recommended for K to 2nd grade.
Jan 18, 2023, 7:00 PMThe Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Cente, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAArt has been part of the history of national parks since the 1870s when Hudson River School painters captured majestic Western landscapes. Through their awe-inspiring works, the public came to see these special places for the first time, spurring them to preserve these lands for future generations.
Feb 01, 2023, 6:30 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. Wine & cheese will be served!
Feb 16, 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
Time is TBDMH Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Center, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAReading & writing but no 'rethmetic Come cozy up with us for an evening of reading and writing, wine and fun! Together we will read a few poems, reflect on what they inspire, and put pencil to paper to see where our thoughts may lead. Adults and high schoolers welcomed!
Mon., Weds., Sat. 9:30 amMather Barn, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAVinyasa style yoga in the barn.
Open Hours or schedule your own timeThe Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Cntr, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USALearn 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