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Lake Clark, AK < Back Lake Clark Lake Clark, AK 1980 Established: Size: 4,030,015 acres Visitors: 14,479 in 2018 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

White Pine County, NV < Back Great Basin White Pine County, NV 1986 Established: Size: 77,180 acres Visitors: 144,875 in 2021 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

Monroe County, FL < Back Dry Torugas Monroe County, FL 1935 Established: Size: 64,701 acres Visitors: 56,810 in 2018 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

Our family fun events bring kids and caregivers to the Homestead for good old fashioned fun. Past events have included a our fall harvest festival, traditional Easter egg roll, a Visit with St. Nicholas, Mather Games celebrating Stephen Mather's birthday, and outdoor smores. A list of all Mather Homestead family events, past and future, can be found here. FAMILY FUN! Our family fun events bring kids and caregivers to the Homestead for good old fashioned fun. Past events have included our Fall Harvest Festival, traditional Easter egg roll, a Visit with St. Nicholas, Mather Games celebrating Stephen Mather's birthday, and Family Game night (focused on the National Parks). Please check out our "Kids at Mather " page for kids only events. UPCOMING EVENTS Soldiers and Storytellers LIVE at The Homestead May 02, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Join us for an afternoon of story, song, and soldiers. CT’s first state troubadour will set the stage, the 5th Connecticut Regiment will reenact a Revolutionary War battle, and Sarah Mather will share her personal stories. Colonial treats and Revolutionary books for sale. Fun for the whole family! Details Middlesex Parish Open House Day Jun 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Celebrate America 250 with Middlesex Parish. Local historic museums and Revolutionary War sites will be open for tours and fun on Connecticut's "Open House" Day. RSVP CHECK OUT KIDS-AT-MATHER FOR KIDS-ONLY EVENTS! PAST FAMILY FUN Here's what you missed! :-) Colonial Christmas with a Visit from St. Nicholas Dec 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Family Fun presented by the Junior Board. Crafts, cookie decorating, live music and a visit from St. Nick! Plus festive bevs & sweet treats. Details Fall Harvest Festival - sponsored by BMW of Darien Oct 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Join us for pony rides, petting zoo, hay rides, face painting, pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, cider & donuts, and live bluegrass music! Tickets - members: $15 adult/$10 child, non-members: $20 adult/$15 child. Details Multiple Dates Tory Hole Community Book Discussion: Kids & Families Sep 07, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Join MH literary guru Samantha for a fun and interactive discussion of Tory Hole, written by Darien resident Louise Hall Tharp about the Revolutionary Tory raids. Great read for kids and adults alike! Book available at the Darien Library, Mather Homestead, Museum of Darien, DCA, Barrett Bookstore. Details Stephen Mather's Birthday -- fun in the National Parks! Jun 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Kids, parents and people of all ages! Join us for ICE CREAM and National Parks family fun! Upon arriving, you'll get your Mather passport book. Then, head to the various National Park stations where you'll learn about the national parks while playing games and having fun! FREE for members! Details Meet the Falcons! A Visit from Christine's Critters + My Side of the Mountain book discussion May 04, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Join us for fun and learning at the homestead featuring Christine's Critters plus resident literary guru Samantha Gault. First up, a discussion of "My Side of the Mountain" with interactive fun! Then, a one hour program by Christine Peyreigne featuring live hawks, falcons, owls and reptiles. Details Holly Jolly Christmas! 4:30 to 5:30 Dec 21, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Family Fun presented by the Junior Board. Crafts, cookie decorating, live music and a visit from St. Nick! Plus festive bevs & sweet treats. Details Holly Jolly Christmas! Dec 21, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Family Fun presented by the Junior Board. Crafts, cookie decorating, live music and a visit from St. Nick! Plus festive bevs & sweet treats. Details Fall Harvest Festival - sponsored by BMW of Darien Oct 26, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Join 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. Details Connecticut Open House - join us for a tour! Jun 08, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM The Mather Homestead will participate in Connecticut's 20th Open House Day. Come visit for a (free!) tour of our newly restored 1778 home, Darien's only Registered National Historic Landmark! Details Memorial Day Parade - March with Mather! May 27, 2024, 10:00 AM Join Mather high school interns and the teen board as they march! Dress up encouraged! Theme: Stephen Mather and the National Parks! Details A Revolutionary Day featuring Sheldon’s Horse: the Second Regiment Light Dragoons Apr 27, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sheldon's Horse, Second Continental Light Dragoons, will visit the Homestead for a day of education and fun. Drills, demonstrations, lectures, crafts and more. Fun for the whole family. Bring a carrot for the horses! Details A Revolution of Her Own! Deborah Sampson - performance for families Feb 10, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Deborah Sampson, the first woman to enlist, fight, and be honorably discharged from the American Military, captivates audiences in an hour-long program chronicling her life. Played by actress Judith Kalalora. Family event with audience participation! Details Holiday Songs, Sing-a-Long and SANTA! Dec 03, 2023, 4:30 PM Join us for song & cheer! Plus a visit from Santa! Acoustic Family-Friendly Holiday Concert & Sing-Along featuring Dan Zlotnick & Al Hemberger "The Americana Voice of Westchester [County], NY" -The Capitol Theatre Details Family bulbs & beautification! Nov 04, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Help us beautify our property by lending your green thumb! Bring your trowels, gloves and a can-do attitude! Suggested $25 to help defray costs of bulbs. Additional donations welcomed! Details Fall Harvest Festival - sponsored by BMW of Darien! Oct 21, 2023, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 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: $15 adult/$10 child, non-members: $20 adult/$15 child. Details Family Game Night ... the National Parks! Apr 21, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 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). Details A Visit with St. Nicholas! Dec 10, 2022, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Santa 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! Details Family Visit to Weir Farm Oct 30, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Field trip! We'll head over to the closest National Park to the Mather Homestead: Weir Farm National Historic Park. This event is recommended for families with kids of all ages! Details Load More

Humboldt County, CA < Back Redwood Humboldt County, CA 1968 Established: Size: 139,091 acres Visitors: 458,400 in 2022 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

Winter's Past and Winter's Future < Back Thomas Wickman - January 26, 2022 Winter's Past and Winter's Future Previous Next

When you become a member of the Mather Homestead you support our mission and help to secure our future. Benefits include: Discounted/free tickets to events, Reduced rate for usage of the Homestead for private events, Free private tours. PLANNED GIVING The Mather Homestead: ~250 years of history Help us preserve the Homestead for another 250 years! There are many ways to make a planned gift to the Mather Homestead Foundation nd your financial and/or legal advisor can help you evaluate which option is right for you. 1) Make a Bequest Leave a gift of cash, securities or other assets, such as real property, by making a bequest in your will or trust. This allows you to make a generous gift that will not compromise your lifestyle. Name The Mather Homestead Foundation as a Beneficiary 2) One of the easiest ways to make a planned gift is to name the Mather Homestead Foundation as a beneficiary of your life insurance, IRA, or other retirement plan. You can allocate a specific percentage or a set amount to Horizons at NCCS. 3) Establish a Charitable Lead or Charitable Remainder Trust Create a charitable trust, naming Horizons at NCCS as a beneficiary during your life (Lead) or in the future (Remainder). Charitable trusts can provide tax advantages for capital gains, gift and estate taxes. Please contact Heather Raker at 203-202-7602 heatherraker@matherhomestead.org to discuss! The earliest photo of the homestead, circa 1800s

Brown Bag Lecture: Women in the American Revolution - putting the "her" in heroics! < Back Brown Bag Lunch: Women in the American Revolution - March 10, 2023 Brown Bag Lecture: Women in the American Revolution - putting the "her" in heroics! Previous Next

Guardian's of the Valley: John muir < Back Dean King - April 18, 2023 at the Darien Library Guardian's of the Valley: John muir Previous Next

Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK < Back Kenai Fjords Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK 1980 Established: Size: 669,984 acres Visitors: 321,596 in 2018 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

Edmonson County, KY < Back Mammoth Cave Edmonson County, KY 1941 Established: Size: 52,830 acres Visitors: 533,206 in 2018 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

Larimer County, CO < Back Rocky Mountain Larimer County, CO 1915 Established: Size: 265,461 acres Visitors: 4,300,424 in 2022 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next