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Self-Guided Tour 1778 Homestead The Mather Homestead was built in 1778 during the Revolutionary War. It became a Registered National Historic Landmark in 1963 and was included on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. Read More Listen to Audio 00:00 / 02:14 The Well The well served as the source of water for the house—as well as a crucial hiding place during Tory raids. Read More Listen to Audio 00:00 / 00:37 The Garden Designed by famed architect Walter Burleigh Griffin, this garden has evolved under the care of multiple generations of Mathers. Read More Listen to Audio 00:00 / 00:54 The Cottage Built in 1927, the cottage built here was replaced by a guest house in 1936, which still stands today. Read More Listen to Audio 00:00 / 00:31 The Field This field is the site of what was once a 100 acre self-sustaining farm managed by the Mather family which provided everything the family needed centuries ago. Read More Listen to Audio 00:00 / 00:54 The Playhouse Recently renovated, this playhouse serves as place of fun for generations past, present, and future. Read More Listen to Audio 00:00 / 00:43 The Barn The history of Mather barns goes back well over 100 years. The most recent iteration, the Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Center, was built in 2020. Read More Listen to Audio 00:00 / 01:26 The Root Cellar The root cellar was an essential component of a colonial farm in Connecticut. Read More Listen to Audio 00:00 / 01:08 Stephen Mather The grandson of Joseph Mather, Stephen was the first director of the National Park Service, and more than doubled the park system's land area. Read More Listen to Audio 00:00 / 02:40 The End Thank you for visiting the Mather Homestead! Read More Listen to Audio 00:00 / 00:32

Eagle Scout Projects Abhilash Polaki Nature Trail, Bench & Sign Read More Connor Blenke Kitchen Garden Read More Dennis Glassmeyer Outdoor Classroom & Seating Read More Owen Miller Woodshed Read More

63 National Parks Acadia 50 mi SE of Bangor, ME Read More American Samoa 2,600 mi SW of Honolulu, HI Read More Arches 230 mi S of Salt Lake City, UT Read More Badlands 75 mi SE of Rapid City, SD Read More Big Bend 235 mi S of Midland, TX Read More Biscayne 10 mi S of Miami, FL Read More Black Canyon of the Gunnison 12 mi E of Montrose, CO Read More Bryce Canyon 268 mi S of Salt Lake City, UT Read More Canyonlands 244 mi SE of Salt Lake City, UT Read More Capitol Reef 220 mi S of Salt Lake City, UT Read More Carlsbad Caverns 145 mi NE of El Paso, TX Read More Channel Islands 93 mi W of Los Angeles, CA Read More

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Otero County, NM < Back White Sands Otero County, NM 2019 Established: Size: 145,762 acres Visitors: 705,127 in 2022 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

England or Northern Europe, 1760-1800. Walnut veneer, pine, mirrored glass; 23 ½" h. x 12" w. < Back Looking Glass Second Floor - SE Bedroom Other Decorative Arts England or Northern Europe, 1760-1800. Walnut veneer, pine, mirrored glass; 23 ½" h. x 12" w. Rectangular with a scalloped and scrolled, veneered crest; ogee-molded cross-banding surrounds the glass. Condition is good with restorations to the crest and backboard. Previous Next

Con Fuoco returned for a Spring concert featuring Haydn and Mendlessohn < Back Con Fuoco String Quartet - June 19, 2022 Con Fuoco returned for a Spring concert featuring Haydn and Mendlessohn Previous Next

Eastern Massachusetts, 1730-1760 Walnut; 40 ¼" h. x 21 ¼" w. x 20 ¾" d. < Back Two Similar (Queen Anne) Side Chairs First Floor - Parlor Furniture and Hard Furnishings Eastern Massachusetts, 1730-1760 Walnut; 40 ¼" h. x 21 ¼" w. x 20 ¾" d. Each with a shaped, solid splat below a yoked crest rail over rear stiles with flat faces and rounded backs. Front seat rails are undercut with central half round flanked by ogee curves. Side seat rails undercut and join carved cabriole legs ending in pad feet. Rear legs are chamfered between seat rails; turned side stretchers, medial and rear stretchers similarly turned with swelled middles. Needlework on slip seats is 20th century; upholstery not removed for examination of slip seats. The chairs differ most in the undercut shaping the side rails and in the side curvature of the rear stiles. Condition of both is good. Previous Next

< Back Garden Tea Thurs., May 26, 12 pm, garden Our second annual Garden Tea will include tea (or wine) in the garden, followed by "tea-style lunch" and a speaker. More details to come soon! Previous Next

Recently renovated, this playhouse serves as place of fun for generations past, present, and future. < Back The Playhouse Listen to Audio Tour for this location: 00:00 / 00:43 Recently renovated, this playhouse serves as place of fun for generations past, present, and future. Image Gallery A photo of the playhouse today A photo of the playhouse in 1953 Site Description The playhouse was moved to this location In the late 1930s or early 1940s from its former location at Grace Floy’s House, built by Bertha Mather on the opposite side of Brookside Road. Jane McPherson Nickerson, the Bertha's youngest daughter, had her own small flower bed located southeast of the playhouse. There was even a grass-surfaced tennis court nearby. The Mather Homestead Foundation recently completed the historic renovation of the playhouse which was enjoyed by generations of Mathers. The playhouse can now be a place of learning and play for future generations of children. Please proceed to the Site #7: The Barn. Previous Next

The Power of Scenery, online discussion - April 14, 2021 < Back Dennis Drabelle - April 14, 2022 The Power of Scenery, online discussion - April 14, 2021 Previous Next

244 mi SE of Salt Lake City, UT < Back Canyonlands 244 mi SE of Salt Lake City, UT 1964 Established: Size: 337,598 acres Visitors: 733,996 in 2019 Summary Canyonlands National Park, situated in southeastern Utah, is a mesmerizing expanse of rugged landscape sculpted by the forces of erosion over millions of years. Spanning over 337,000 acres, the park is divided into four distinct districts, each offering its own unique blend of towering sandstone cliffs, deep canyons, winding rivers, and expansive plateaus. From the iconic vistas of Island in the Sky to the labyrinthine canyons of the Needles District and the remote wilderness of the Maze, Canyonlands captivates visitors with its unparalleled beauty and opportunities for outdoor adventure, including hiking, backpacking, off-road exploring, and stargazing under some of the darkest skies in the United States. Wildlife Canyonlands National Park, situated in southeastern Utah, is a mesmerizing expanse of rugged landscape sculpted by the forces of erosion over millions of years. Spanning over 337,000 acres, the park is divided into four distinct districts, each offering its own unique blend of towering sandstone cliffs, deep canyons, winding rivers, and expansive plateaus. From the iconic vistas of Island in the Sky to the labyrinthine canyons of the Needles District and the remote wilderness of the Maze, Canyonlands captivates visitors with its unparalleled beauty and opportunities for outdoor adventure, including hiking, backpacking, off-road exploring, and stargazing under some of the darkest skies in the United States. Sounds of the Park Things to Do Visitors to Canyonlands National Park can enjoy hiking, backpacking, auto touring, horseback riding, stargazing, and more. Note that many park services are reduced in winter, and roads may be closed due to snow and ice. When to Visit Canyonlands National Park has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold, moderately snowy winters. Precipitation is rare year-round. The transitional seasons of spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) have the most pleasant weather for visiting, though crowds are highest during this time. As a result, it is recommended to visit during the week rather than during the weekend. Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Famous outlaw Butch Cassidy had a hideout in what is now Canyonlands National Park called Robbers Roost. Previous Next