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The Mather Homestead is bringing history to life through educational programs designed for all ages. Come for an event or tour to learn more about the rich history of the Mather family and their home. HOMESTEAD HAPPENINGS There's lots happening at the Homestead! We are bringing history to life through lectures , literary workshops , kids learning & fun , family events including historic reenactments , art-at-mather , music-at-mather , field trips and more! Mixed Media Collage Making with Lisa Thorén Mar 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM More info RSVP Records Erased - Professor Chris Brown on Antislavery and The Declaration of Independence Apr 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM More info RSVP Painting Patriotism, Healing Wounds: The Art of Col. John Trumbull with Walter W. Woodward Apr 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM More info Details Soldiers and Storytellers LIVE at The Homestead May 02, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM More info Details Field Trip to Yale University Art Gallery May 14, 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM More info RSVP Sixth Annual Garden Tea - Tickets on Sale Soon! Jun 04, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM More info Details Middlesex Parish Open House Day Jun 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM More info RSVP Book a Tour T-Th 9a to 2p More info RSVP Vinyasa Yoga with Mary Ann Wednesday/Saturday 9:30a More info RSVP Past Events

The Mather Homestead Foundation is overseen by the Board of Directors: Chair: Richard L. Chilton, Jr., Stephen Berger, Diane Boston, Meredith Edwards, Jennifer L. Foster, Carol Glassmeyer, Ania Janis, Ronald LaMorte, Maeve McGovern, Ginger Morgan, Penny Rashin, John Sini, Tammy Sload, Lauren Swenson, Tiffany Van Elslander. Other boards include: Advisory Board, Junior Board, Teen Board. MISSION MISSION The Mather Homestead Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of the Mather Homestead, established in 1778 and home to seven generations of Mather descendants, as a treasured place for historical education and enjoyment. The Foundation will raise awareness of the Homestead’s unique history, dating back to the Revolutionary War, and Stephen Tyng Mather’s legacy as an important conservationist and the founder of our modern National Parks System. The Mather Homestead Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of the Mather Homestead, established in 1778 and home to seven generations of Mather descendants, as a treasured place for historical education and enjoyment. The Foundation will raise awareness of the Homestead’s unique history, dating back to the Revolutionary War, and Stephen Tyng Mather’s legacy as an important conservationist and the founder of our modern National Parks System. MATHER HOMESTEAD FOUNDATION MISSION STATEMENT The Mather Homestead Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of the Mather Homestead, established in 1778 and home to seven generations of Mather descendants, as a treasured place for historical education and enjoyment. The Foundation will raise awareness of the Homestead’s unique history, dating back to the Revolutionary War, and Stephen Tyng Mather’s legacy as an important conservationist and the founder of our modern National Parks System.

The Mather Homestead is a historic home in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Built in 1778, the home was raided by Tories during the Revolutionary War and was later the summer home of Stephen Tyng Mather, founder of the National Parks Service. Tours by appointmentment and the Mather Homestead Foundation hosts a wide range of educational programs designed for all ages. The Mather Homestead, Darien's only Registered National Historic Landmark, was built in 1778 by Deacon Joseph Mather, son of the fiery Patriot Reverend Moses Mather, and raided by Tories during the Revolutionary War. The Homestead was later the home of Stephen Tyng Mather, an avid conservationist and the first Director of the National Park Service. Following his death, his daughter, Bertha Mather McPherson, one of Connecticut's first female architects and a visionary preservationist, preserved the home and left it as it is today. In 2017, Mather descendants generously donated the Homestead to a newly created foundation to be operated as a museum dedicated to historical education. The Mather Homestead Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Mather Homestead is Darien's only Registered National Historic Landmark Stephen Tyng Mather (1867-1930) First Director of the National Park Service Owner of the Homestead 1906-1930 MH CELEBRATES AMERICA250! The Mather Homestead will celebrate its Revolutionary War history this year as our country celebrates America 250 -- the semiquincentennial. Join us for lectures, literary discussions, homesteading workshops, a Revolutionary War Reenactment and more. The Mather Homestead Foundation is excited to work with other local organizations—including the Museum of Darien, Historic Rowayton, the Darien Library, the Rowayton Library, Lockwood Mathews Mansion, the DAR (Good Wife’s River Chapter), and the Darien Town Historian—to celebrate America’s founding and the shared Revolutionary War history of Darien and parts of Norwalk, which were once united as Middlesex Parish. Learn More VISIT THE HOMESTEAD The Mather Homestead is rich in history and open for public education and enjoyment. We are open for tours Tuesday through Thursday 9 am to 2 pm, Fridays and Saturdays by appointment. Email us at info@matherhomestead.org to inquire about and schedule a tour. UPCOMING EVENTS Mixed Media Collage Making with Lisa Thorén Thu, Mar 26 More info RSVP Records Erased - Professor Chris Brown on Antislavery and The Declaration of Independence Thu, Apr 23 More info RSVP Painting Patriotism, Healing Wounds: The Art of Col. John Trumbull with Walter W. Woodward Tue, Apr 28 More info Details Soldiers and Storytellers LIVE at The Homestead Sat, May 02 More info Details Field Trip to Yale University Art Gallery Thu, May 14 More info RSVP Sixth Annual Garden Tea - Tickets on Sale Soon! Thu, Jun 04 More info Details Middlesex Parish Open House Day Sat, Jun 13 More info RSVP Book a Tour T-Th 9a to 2p More info RSVP Vinyasa Yoga with Mary Ann Wednesday/Saturday 9:30a More info RSVP BECOME A MEMBER When you become a member of the Mather Homestead you support our mission and help to secure our future. Mission Statement: The Mather Homestead Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of the Mather Homestead, built in 1778 and enjoyed by seven generations of Mather descendants, as a treasured place for public education and enjoyment. The Foundation is committed to raising awareness of the Homestead’s unique history, dating back to the Revolutionary War, and Stephen Tyng Mather’s legacy as an important conservationist and the founder of our modern National Parks System. Membership Benefits include: Invitations to free member-only events, d iscounts on Mather Homestead events, f ree tours for you, family and friends, 10% off in our (new!) gift shop, m embership to NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum Association), offering free entry to over 1,400 museums*. $150 Family Membership $100 Individual Membership Become a Member THANK YOU! The Mather Homestead Foundation is thankful to the generosity of the Mather-McPherson family, Richard L. Chilton, Jr., the Darien Foundation, Fox Hill Builders, and our many other supporters . Give

The Mather Homestead Foundation is overseen by the Board of Directors: Chair: Richard L. Chilton, Jr., Stephen Berger, Diane Boston, Meredith Edwards, Jennifer L. Foster, Carol Glassmeyer, Ania Janis, Ronald LaMorte, Maeve McGovern, Ginger Morgan, Penny Rashin, John Sini, Tammy Sload, Lauren Swenson, Tiffany Van Elslander. Other boards include: Advisory Board, Junior Board, Teen Board. MATHER HOMESTEAD FOUNDATION STAFF Heather Raker Samantha Gault Kelly Dupont Cristi Mohr Samantha Gault Executive Director samanthagault@matherhomestead.org Cristi Mohr Assistant Director cristimohr@matherhomestead.org Kelly Dupont Events & Operations kdupont@matherhomestead.org Gulay Philip Accounting bookkeeper@matherhomestead.org General questions: info@matherhomestead.org , 203-202-7602

The Mather Homestead was built in 1778 and has been impeccably preserved over three centuries. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. TIMELINE 1778 Homestead built by Deacon Joseph Mather, son of Reverend Moses Mather, and his wife Sarah on 100 acres. 1781 Homestead raided by the Tories and valuables stolen from the well but not found inside the house (come for a tour to discover the secret hiding spot). 1906 - 1930 Homestead owned by Stephen Tyng Mather, first Director of the National Park Service. 1930 - 1993 Homestead restored, maintained and cared for by Bertha Mather McPherson, Stephen Mather’s daughter, one of the first female architects in Connecticut and a founding member of the Darien Historical Society. 1964 Homestead designated a National Historic Landmark. 1966 Homestead listed on National Register of Historic Places. 2016 Homestead designated a Protected Town Landmark by Town of Darien. 2017 The Mather-McPherson family donated the Homestead to a newly created Foundation to be operated as a museum for public education. 2020 Opened the Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Center. 2021 The McPherson family donated an additional acre of land to the Foundation. The Homestead becomes one of nine markers on Darien’s historical Heritage Trail. 2025 Completed phase one of 1778 House Restoration Project based upon recommendations from 2022 Condition Assessment. 2026 Will compete phase two of 1778 House Restoration Project thanks to the generosity of the Darien Foundation

The Mather Homestead's mission is to educate all ages about American history, including Colonial/Revolutionary War times and Stephen Tyng Mather, the first Director of the National Park Service. PROGRAMMING The Mather Homestead's mission is to educate all ages about American history, including Colonial/Revolutionary War times and Stephen Tyng Mather, the first Director of the National Park Service. Come for a tour or join us for one of our many programs below. Tours Tours of the Mather Homestead start at the well where we learn stories of the Revolutionary War and peek at the beautiful property and gardens. Inside the house, we learn about the lives of the Mathers from Deacon Joseph and Sarah Mather who built the house in 1778, to Stephen Tyng Mather, first Director of the National Park Service, to Bertha Mather McPherson and her family. We welcome groups for "tour and tea" -- bring your garden club, DAR, book club or any group! SCHEDULE Lecture Series Our lecture series is intended to engage on a range of topics related to history and the national parks. Some of our lectures are traditional lecture format, while others involve a bit of hands on learning and fun (e.g., honey tasting, Mather Tavern). We welcome renowned scholars, authors and reenactors for learning and fun. MORE Book & Poetry Discussions MH book and poetry discussions are led by dynamic and seasoned educator Samantha Gault who brings American literature to life! Our lively discussions cover historical fiction and non-fiction and poetry and include discussions for both adults and kids. Please remember to buy your books local from our friends at Barrett Bookstore or Elm Street Books! MORE Homesteading Workshops Homesteading is a term for a "lifestyle of self-sufficiency" which describes the life of the Mather family back in 1778 when Deacon Joseph and Sarah Mather built the home on 100 acres of farmland. Our workshops have included bread making, sewing, embroidery, flower arranging, quilting, knitting and gardening. MORE Kids Programs We offer many opportunities for learning and fun for kids. Join us for one of our planned events or reach out to us to schedule your own visit for one of our customized experiences. MORE 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). MORE Reenactments The Mather Homestead 's beautiful property and barn have been home to reenactments by the Connecticut Fifth Regiment, The Second Regiment Light Dragoons, and History at Play actress Judith Kalaora who played the role of Deborah Sampson, the first woman to fight in the Revolutionary War. Stay tuned for more! Scouts The Mather Homestead is a unique combination of rich history spanning centuries and beautiful open property. We are proud to promote our mission of education by offering various programs for our local Scouts. MORE Field Trips We love hitting the road to take groups to other places of interest for learning and fun. Past field trips have included Teddy Roosevelt's Birthplace NYC (National Historic Site), Sagamore Hill (TR's Summer White House, National Historic Site), Weir Farm (Connecticut's only National Park), Setauket, Long Island (home of the Culper Spy Ring), the Metropolitan Museum of Art (tour of the American wing with Elizabeth Kornhauser), Fraunces Tavern, and historic Pub Crawl NYC. MORE Art-at-Mather The beautiful Mather Homestead property provides the perfect backdrop for creative inspiration. We invite artists - painters, photographers, sculptors, etc. to create on property during our June Plein Air Week. We also offer occasional art classes on property - check the calendar! MORE Music-at-Mather We welcome select musicians to the Homestead for concerts. Past performers have included the Con Fuoco String Quartet, On the Trail Bluegrass Band, Jazz singer Lissy Newman, Singer/Songwriters Griffin House, Dan Zlotnick, Acabella, and more. MORE Stephen Mather and the National Parks Exhibit Stephen Tyng Mather (1867-1930) summered at the Homestead throughout his life and was its sole owner from 1906 to 1930. He considered it his "true home." After a successful career in the Borax industry which made him a millionaire, he devoted himself to the National Parks, lobbying for the creation of the National Park Service and becoming its first director. The Stephen Mather exhibit examines his life and legacy and is open by appointment. CONTACT TO VIEW Yoga Vinyasa style yoga in the barn with Mary Ann Freeman. MORE

The Mather Homestead Foundation is overseen by the Board of Directors: Chair: Richard L. Chilton, Jr., Stephen Berger, Diane Boston, Meredith Edwards, Jennifer L. Foster, Carol Glassmeyer, Ania Janis, Ronald LaMorte, Maeve McGovern, Ginger Morgan, Penny Rashin, John Sini, Tammy Sload, Lauren Swenson, Tiffany Van Elslander. Other boards include: Advisory Board, Junior Board, Teen Board. MATHER HOMESTEAD IN THE NEWS! Darien Living - Jan 9, 2026 - Mather Homestead's New Executive Director, Samantha Lane Gault Bedford New Canaan Magazine - July 3, 2024 - Bringing History to Life at the Mather Homestead - July 3, 2024.- Out & About: Mather Homestead Garden Tea Luncheon Darien Magazine - Spring/Summer 2024 - House Tour - The Mather Homestead: Bringing History to Life Now We're Talking Darien Podcast - September 3, 2021 - Jennifer Foster & Heather Raker Darien Times - August 13, 2020 - The Mather Homestead Completes Work on Education Center - May 10, 2017 - The Mather Homestead Becomes Darien Museum The Norwalk Hour - December 1, 2016 - Darien’s historic Stephen Mather homestead now town museum Darien Times - July, 2011 - The History Behind the Mather Homestead in Darien The New York Times - February 21, 1964 - Mather Homestead In Darien Becomes National Landmark

The Mather Homestead Foundation is overseen by the Board of Directors: Chair: Richard L. Chilton, Jr., Stephen Berger, Diane Boston, Meredith Edwards, Jennifer L. Foster, Carol Glassmeyer, Ania Janis, Ronald LaMorte, Maeve McGovern, Ginger Morgan, Penny Rashin, John Sini, Tammy Sload, Lauren Swenson, Tiffany Van Elslander. Other boards include: Advisory Board, Junior Board, Teen Board. MATHER HOMESTEAD FOUNDATION BOARDS Thank you to our dedicated board members! THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Richard L. Chilton, Jr. Matthew Dougherty Jennifer L. Foster Joellyn Gray Ania Janis Ronald LaMorte Ginger Morgan Sarah Nickerson Penny Rashin John Sini Chelsea Staniar Tammy Sload Kelly Stewart Tiffany Van Elslander Alison Von Klemperer JUNIOR BOARD The purpose of the Mather Homestead Foundation (MHF) Junior Board is to involve MHF supporters who may not have the time to serve on the Board of Directors, but are interested in being involved. Junior Board members will provide guidance to the Mather Homestead Foundation Board, plan an annual fundraising event, and also serve as ambassadors for MHF in the community. Chairs: Laura Nolen, Stephanie Tucker Taylor Carlson, Jessica Carreiro, Diana Demirjian, Ashley Diamond, Carolyn Elmi, Amanda Forth, Danielle Gaglio, Kate Holderness, Dana Koebbe, Sarah McMackin, Jessica Merrill, Alison Muench, Mariana Rosario, Ali Sommer Junior Board members at June, 2025 Summer Soiree ADVISORY BOARD Thank you to the following people for your service to the Mather Homestead Board of Directors and thank you for your continued engagement as Advisory Board member: Stephen Berger Margot Congdon Meredith Edwards Andrea Huntington Kevin Peraino Tracey Riccardi Kevin Treesh Carolyn Woodberry TEEN BOARD CLICK HERE for more information and application The Mather Homestead Teen Board offers high school students with an interest in history an opportunity to both contribute to and learn from the Mather Homestead, including its rich collection of original documents and antiques. 2025-2026 Chairs: Bella Fiordalis, Ava Mohr, Neev Sahgal Lachlain Blair Consuelo Bowman Eliza DeChristopher James DiBiaso Jackie Gordon Jake Kelley Alex Kettell Quincy Kettell Jack Lang Luke Mihopoulos Sean Mihopoulos Holden Mohr Sabrina Mohr Trevor Nelson Luke Riley Nishka Sahgal Olivia Stricker Finn Wild 2024-25 Teen Board

A list of all events at the Mather Homestead can be found here! MH Calendar of Events Calendar of upcoming events below We also offer tours Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9a to 2p and Yoga every Wednesday and Saturday at 9:30 am March 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 9:00 AM Tour The Mather Homestead T/W/Th 9a (1) 4 9:00 AM Tour The Mather Homestead T/W/Th 9a (1) 5 9:00 AM Tour The Mather Homestead T/W/Th 9a (1) +1 more 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 7:00 PM Mixed Media Collage Making with Lisa Thorén 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

The Mather Homestead is bringing history to life through educational programs designed for all ages. Come for an event or tour to learn more about the rich history of the Mather family and their home. HOMESTEAD HAPPENINGS There's lots happening at the Homestead! We are bringing history to life through lectures , literary workshops , kids learning & fun , family events including historic reenactments , art-at-mather , music-at-mather , field trips and more! Mixed Media Collage Making with Lisa Thorén Mar 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM More info RSVP Records Erased - Professor Chris Brown on Antislavery and The Declaration of Independence Apr 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM More info RSVP Painting Patriotism, Healing Wounds: The Art of Col. John Trumbull with Walter W. Woodward Apr 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM More info Details Soldiers and Storytellers LIVE at The Homestead May 02, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM More info Details Field Trip to Yale University Art Gallery May 14, 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM More info RSVP Sixth Annual Garden Tea - Tickets on Sale Soon! Jun 04, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM More info Details Middlesex Parish Open House Day Jun 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM More info RSVP Book a Tour T-Th 9a to 2p More info RSVP Vinyasa Yoga with Mary Ann Wednesday/Saturday 9:30a More info RSVP Past Events

Back in the 18th century, some things were the same (three meals a day, sleeping and playing), but some things were VERY different! The family operated a farm and everyone had to help. They got up really early in the morning to do chores - like milking the cows and collecting the eggs. If kids were lucky, they went to school. They had toys, but definitely no video games - have you seen jumping jacks? the ball and cup? and marbles? Let's learn about the MATher Homestead! Why is this house so special? The Mather Homestead is a REALLY old home right here in Darien, Connecticut, where it borders New Canaan and Norwalk. It was built in 1778, back in the 18th century - that's OVER 200 YEARS AGO! The Mather Homestead today! The Mather Homestead 200 years ago... Spooky! The Mather Homestead today! 1/2 Click the arrows to go back in time! The house has lots of cool stuff inside that people used back then. Can you believe THIS is a toaster??? = Where we are on a map: The green line on the map is Stephen Mather Road, named after our main man himself! Norwalk Darien New Canaan Who is this Stephen Mather guy?? Stephen Tyng Mather was the grandson of Deacon Joseph Mather (who built the house.) He is very important in our country’s history because he created the N ational Parks System we have toda y. A National Park is land that is protected by our government so that is can be preserved and well maintained. You may have visited a national park before! Have you bee n to the Grand Canyon? That's a famous one! There are now 63 national parks but when Stephen Mather became head of the national parks th ere was just 14 . By the time he retired as Director of the National Park Service he had doubled the number! Because he did so much to conserve park s in our co untry, you'll see a plaque like this one in most national parks. The Mather Homestead is so important because Stephen Mather lived in many plac es around the country but always considered this house his true hom e ! Stephen Mather and his wife Jane enjoying time out in front of The Homestead! The Revolutionary war The house was built in the beginning of that Revolutionary War, when the American colonies were fighting to be independent from Britain. The Loyalists were the people who agreed with England, that the American Colonies should stay part of England. But the Patriots believed that America should become its own independent country. Watch this video from Schoolhouse Rock! Would you be a loyalist or a patriot? In the area of the Mather Homestead, more people were Patriots. But across the Long Island Sound in Long Island, more people were Loyalists. So the Loyalists would row across the sound and raid houses along the shore. The Mather Raid! The Loyalists came to the Mather Homestead looking for valuables. But the valuables had been hidden!!! Where would you have hidden valuables? Under the bed? In the ground? The Mather family hid silver and other valuables like clothes in the water well (they were found!) and one other place somewhere in this dining room where they were not found! Check out the dining room and take a guess where the valuables were hidden. Answer below. And can you believe that before the soldiers left, they made Mrs. Mather cook them dinner!! But, good news, they didn't hurt anyone. The Secret Hiding Place ... what did kids do back then? Back in the 1700s, when the homestead was built, the family operated a farm and everyone had to help. They got up really early in the morning to do chores - like milking the cows and collecting the eggs. If kids w ere lucky, they went to school. They had toys, but definitely no video games! have you seen jumping jacks? the ball and cup? and marbles? Click here to see lots of games that you can try! This game is called "rolling the hoop." It's a race to see who can get their hoop to the finish line first. The Secret Hiding Place ... The silver was hidden in the tall pie ce of wooden furniture which has been in the home since it was built. It is called a "high boy." The silver was hidden with leather straps that attached it to the inside top of the cabinet. You can still see the straps today! Boys and girls were treated really differently. Girls learned to do things like sewing, cooking and serving -- even making candles and soap! And boys were usually learning a "trade," which means a job. And their parents were very strict. You'd better pay attention to the rules or else! They did have treats, but no potato chips or pizza. Some of the treats were candied orange peel and marzipan. Believe it or not they were yummy! Mather Homestead ACTIVITY BOOK and ANSWER

The Mather family dates back to 1635 when Reverend Richard Mather sailed from England on the ship James as part of the “Great Migration." Four generations later, Reverend Moses Mather became the first minister at the Middlesex Parish, now the First Congregational Church of Darien. His son Joseph Mather built the Mather Homestead in 1778 on 100 acres of farmland. Six generations of Mathers lived in the home, most notably Stephen Tyng Mather, the first Director of the National Park Service. THE MATHER FAMILY The Mather family has a long history in the United States, dating back to 1635 when Reverend Richard Mather and his family sailed from England to Boston on the ship James as part of the “Great Migration” escaping religious persecution. Four generations later, Reverend Moses Mather moved to Darien, then part of Stamford, to become the first minister at the Middlesex Parish, now the First Congregational Church of Darien. His son, Deacon Joseph Mather built the Mather Homestead in 1778 on 100 acres of farmland inherited by his mother, Hannah Bell. Six generations of Mathers proceeded to live in the home, most notably Stephen Tyng Mather, the first Director of the National Park Service. His daughter, Bertha Mather McPherson, one of the first female architects in Connecticut, raised her three children in the home and they donated the home and property to the newly created Mather Homestead Foundation in 2017. The Early Puritan Mathers 17th century Rev. Richard Mather and his family left England in 1635 on the Ship James as part of the Great Migration facing religious persecution. MORE Revolutionary Mathers 18th century Reverend Moses Mather was the first Minister of the First Congregational Church of Darien and a fiery Patriot. His son, Deacon Joseph Mather, built the Mather Homestead in 1778 during the Revolutionary War. MORE Stephen Tyng Mather (1867-1930) Stephen Tyng Mather, the great-grandson of Deacon Joseph Mather, summered at the Mather Homestead during his childhood while he grew up in California, and became its sole owner in 1906. He became the first Director of the National Park Service and is considered the father of our modern national park system. MORE Bertha Mather McPherson (1906-1993) Bertha Mather McPherson was the only child of Stephen and Jane Mather. She was one of the first female architects in Connecticut and a founding member of the Darien Historical Society. She lived in the home from 1906 until 1993 when she passed. She filled the home with a collection of period antiques and tended the gardens while raising her three children. MORE Mather Family Tree Mather photos through the years IMG_3717.HEIC The Mather Homestead circa 1879 - when Rana and Phebe Mather (two unmarried daughters of Joseph and Sarah) lived in the Homestead. In photo Rana, Phebe and Elizabeth Mather Lockwood who also lived in the house after she was widowed. Rana Mather (1784 – 1880) Phebe Mather (1798 – 1886) Joseph Wakeman Mather (1820 – 1905) and Bertha Jemima Walker Mather (1844 – 1899) Joseph Wakeman Mather in front of the barn that burned. Joseph Wakeman Mather Joseph Wakeman Mather Stephen Tyng Mather (1867 – 1930) and Joseph Wakeman Mather (1869 – 1888) Jane Thacker Floy Mather (1868 - 1944) Stephen (with cane) and Jane Mather in front of the Homestead circa 1929. Dog Kippy. Stephen Tyng Mather in the parks. Bertha Mather McPherson (1906 - 1993) Stephen and Bertha in the parks Bertha Mather with friends in pony cart circa 1910 Prepared by Docent Donn Smith Children and grandchildren of Rev. Moses Mather (1719-1806) Children and grandchildren of Deacon Joseph Mather (1753-1840) Children and grandchildren of Joseph Mather (1789-1864) Children a grandchildren of Joseph Wakeman Mather (1820-1905) Mather Family Genealogy