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Fresno County, CA < Back Kings Canyon Fresno County, CA 1890 Established: Size: 461,901 acres Visitors: 640,986 in 2022 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

Juneau, AK < Back Glacier Bay Juneau, AK 1980 Established: Size: 3,223,384 acres Visitors: 545,758 in 2022 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

Buzzzzzz.... Peet is on the property periodically checking on his bees! We'll let you know when he comes by so he can tell you all about it! < Back Beekeeping with Peet - ongoing Buzzzzzz.... Peet is on the property periodically checking on his bees! We'll let you know when he comes by so he can tell you all about it! 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

First up, Nick will entertained and educated kids about American Folk music, playing folk songs from the 40s through the present, think Woodie Guthrie, Pete Segar, and talking about the historical influences behind these songs and how they've inspired the music that followed. Next, he performed his original music (he has penned over 60 songs and counting!) and a few cover favorites for adults and young adults. Nick calls his music “folksy with a few twists" -- think a combination of James Taylor meets Mumford & Sons. His goal, he said, is to tell a meaningful story through his music. < Back Nick Depuy - February 12, 2022 First up, Nick will entertained and educated kids about American Folk music, playing folk songs from the 40s through the present, think Woodie Guthrie, Pete Segar, and talking about the historical influences behind these songs and how they've inspired the music that followed. Next, he performed his original music (he has penned over 60 songs and counting!) and a few cover favorites for adults and young adults. Nick calls his music “folksy with a few twists" -- think a combination of James Taylor meets Mumford & Sons. His goal, he said, is to tell a meaningful story through his music. Previous Next

The Rough Rider and the Professor < Back Laurence Jurdem - January 21, 2024 The Rough Rider and the Professor Previous Next

Olympic Peninsula, WA < Back Olympic Olympic Peninsula, WA 1938 Established: Size: 922,650 acres Visitors: 2,432,972 in 2022 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

Probably Connecticut, 1750-1800. Tulip poplar; 18 ¾" h. x 6 ¼" w. x 4 ¼" d. < Back Pipe Box with One Drawer First Floor - Keeping Room Other Decorative Arts Probably Connecticut, 1750-1800. Tulip poplar; 18 ¾" h. x 6 ¼" w. x 4 ¼" d. Tall rectangular box tapers slightly from its molded base to the open top with broken-ogee cutting. A shaped tang at the top of the backboard has a hole for hanging. Lower drawer with brass pull; “DW” is scratched into the drawer bottom. This is a classic New England pipe box in old surface. Containing two reproduction white clay pipes and pipe pieces from Colonial Williamsburg and Germany; longest 16” l. Previous Next

Back by popular demand, the Con Fuoco String Quartet returned to the Homestead. These accomplished young musicians, Ari Matsushita, Kay McIlhenny, Josh Bustamente and Ami Matsushita will perform an hour long program including Mendelssohn's Quartet Op. 81, Prokofiev's String Quartet No. 2, and Vivaldi's Spring. < Back Con Fuoco String Quartet - May 23, 2021 Back by popular demand, the Con Fuoco String Quartet returned to the Homestead. These accomplished young musicians, Ari Matsushita, Kay McIlhenny, Josh Bustamente and Ami Matsushita will perform an hour long program including Mendelssohn's Quartet Op. 81, Prokofiev's String Quartet No. 2, and Vivaldi's Spring. Previous Next

New York or New England, 1835-1865. Cherry, tulip poplar; 26 ¾” h. x 16 ½” l. x 20 ½” w. < Back One drawer stand First Floor - Entrance Hall Furniture and Hard Furnishings New York or New England, 1835-1865. Cherry, tulip poplar; 26 ¾” h. x 16 ½” l. x 20 ½” w. A slightly overhanging top, over one drawer with a replaced Chippendale-style brass; standing on turned tapered legs with rings above and below, and tapered feet. Fair condition. Previous Next

Dan is an American singer songwriter. With a contemporary Americana flair, Dan’s music reflects his love of classic rock and blues. His evocative lyrics, captivating melodies, and energetic performances exude Dan’s passion for creating and sharing his music with everyone around him. < Back Dan Zlotnick - July 11, 2021 Dan is an American singer songwriter. With a contemporary Americana flair, Dan’s music reflects his love of classic rock and blues. His evocative lyrics, captivating melodies, and energetic performances exude Dan’s passion for creating and sharing his music with everyone around him. Previous Next

Our first Plein air art class with Lisa Thoren: Learn the art of landscape painting! A special lesson on how to sketch plein air with Lisa Thoren. Creating outdoors, we will discover techniques to learn perspective, composition and values. Includes wine to help your creative inspiration :-). < Back How to Paint Plein Air with Lisa Thoren - September 24, 2020 Our first Plein air art class with Lisa Thoren: Learn the art of landscape painting! A special lesson on how to sketch plein air with Lisa Thoren. Creating outdoors, we will discover techniques to learn perspective, composition and values. Includes wine to help your creative inspiration :-). Previous Next