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The Mather Homestead property originally consisted of 100 acres in 1778, which is what it took for a family to sustain itself. By 1906, when Stephen Tyng Mather acquired the property, it consisted of 22 acres. Stephen Mather hired Walter Burley Griffin, a renowned architect and landscape architect to create the sunken garden at the Homestead. < Back Mather Garden The Mather Homestead property originally consisted of 100 acres in 1778, which is what it took for a family to sustain itself. By 1906, when Stephen Tyng Mather acquired the property, it consisted of 22 acres. Stephen Mather hired Walter Burley Griffin, a renowned architect and landscape architect to create the sunken garden at the Homestead. Previous Next

Tucson, AZ < Back Saguaro Tucson, AZ 1994 Established: Size: 91,716 acres Visitors: 908,194 in 2022 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

New England; first half 19th century. Maple; 43” h. x 40 ½” w. x 80” l. < Back Single Bedstead with “Cannonball” Finials Second Floor - NE Bedroom and Hallway Furniture and Hard Furnishings New England; first half 19th century. Maple; 43” h. x 40 ½” w. x 80” l. A solid curved headboard and four posts of equal size; quadruple ring and vase turnings with 3” ball finials, and medial turned post at the foot. Condition is good. Previous Next

Tavern Food + Tavern Drink + Tavern History + Tavern Games = Tavern Fun! < Back An Evening at the Mather Tavern - Feb 16, 2023 Tavern Food + Tavern Drink + Tavern History + Tavern Games = Tavern Fun! Previous Next

Including: Courting Mirror with fitted box [n.n.]; 17 ½" h. x 12 ¼" w. Walnut and European pine, mirrored and painted glass; 1775-1825. Looking Glass [n.n.]; 28" h. x 14 ⅝" w. Walnut and European pine, and mirrored glass; 1760-1800. < Back Two Northern European Looking Glasses First Floor - Entrance Hall Furniture and Hard Furnishings Including: Courting Mirror with fitted box [n.n.]; 17 ½" h. x 12 ¼" w. Walnut and European pine, mirrored and painted glass; 1775-1825. Looking Glass [n.n.]; 28" h. x 14 ⅝" w. Walnut and European pine, and mirrored glass; 1760-1800. Courting Mirror: With a deeply molded walnut frame, outset corners and central pediment with églomisé floral spray panel against a white ground. Looking Glass: Featuring a walnut-veneered scalloped crest and base; glass bordered by ogee-molded crossbanding. The crest has a slot for a finial or cartouche, now missing. Previous Next

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 HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TEEN BOARD 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. MORE MH Teen Board 2022-23 SPRING INTERN PROGRAM High School seniors participating in Darien High School and New Canaan High School's intern programs are invited to apply for our internship. MORE MH Interns 2023

Cuyahoga County, OH < Back Cuyahoga Valley Cuyahoga County, OH 2000 Established: Size: 32,783 acres Visitors: 2,913,312 in 2022 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

Probably England, 1780-1810. Mahogany, mirrored glass; pine; 31 ½" h. x 18" w. < Back Looking Glass Second Floor - SW Bedroom Other Decorative Arts Probably England, 1780-1810. Mahogany, mirrored glass; pine; 31 ½" h. x 18" w. An ornately scalloped mahogany-veneered crest with gilded phoenix bird in the pierced center; and ornately scalloped base. Molded cross-banding surrounds the glass. Backboards are replaced. Previous Next

< Back Scholars Lecture featuring Thomas Wickman: "Winter's Past and Winter's Future" Weds., Jan 26, 7 pm, Barn, $25/15 members As winter weather in the twenty-first century Northeast becomes milder, this lecture asks what we can learn from the more frigid winters of the Little Ice Age (c. 1300-1850). What good came from a stable snowpack or frozen rivers—and for whom? Indigenous communities made preparations to live well in winter, crafting footwear, storing food, telling stories about winters past, and making winter a season of abundance. New England settlers were slow adapt to the new climate, and colonists imposed new kinds of winter suffering on Native people. This lecture suggests that a “vernal bias” in the historiography of early North America has obscured rich and contested winter histories. Studying winter ecology and reckoning with winter events should help people redefine settler colonialism, recognize Indigenous continuance, and imagine possible responses to anthropogenic climate change. Tom Wickman is the author of Snowshoe Country: An Environmental and Cultural History of Winter in the Early American Northeast. He received his PhD from Harvard University and is associate professor of History and American Studies at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. 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

< Back Field Trip to the Keeler Tavern Museum, Ridgefield Date TBD If you find the Mather Homestead to be fun and interesting, I bet you'll love the Keeler Tavern Museum! Let's take a visit together! 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