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Including: 1) Intricate pattern of interlocking striped straps/ squares; 4’ 4” x 5’ 4”. 2) Polychrome pattern of blue squares, green leaves, pink and white stars; 2’ 10” x 4’ 6”. 3) Polychrome pattern with octagons, pink, crème, and grey. < Back Three American Hooked Rugs with Geometric Patterns Second Floor - SE Bedroom Other Decorative Arts Including: 1) Intricate pattern of interlocking striped straps/ squares; 4’ 4” x 5’ 4”. 2) Polychrome pattern of blue squares, green leaves, pink and white stars; 2’ 10” x 4’ 6”. 3) Polychrome pattern with octagons, pink, crème, and grey. 1) Condition is good. 2) Condition is good. 3) Condition is poor, faded and worn. All rugs handmade; wool and cotton; all dating to the late 19th/early 20th century. By family record, three rugs described above were purchased in 1931. 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

Massachusetts, 1755-1785. Maple, including striped maple; 27 ½” h. x 24” w. < Back Corner Chair First Floor - Keeping Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings Massachusetts, 1755-1785. Maple, including striped maple; 27 ½” h. x 24” w. Armrail over two pierced splats of striped maple; a carved cabriole front leg with pad foot; three columnar-turned legs ending in button feet, turned cross-stretchers. Condition is good Previous Next

Cherry; 1780-1800. Connecticut or Southern Massachusetts; 37 ¾” h. x 21” w. x 17 ¾” d. < Back Carved Ribbon-Back Armchair Second Floor - NW Sitting Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings Cherry; 1780-1800. Connecticut or Southern Massachusetts; 37 ¾” h. x 21” w. x 17 ¾” d. A curved and pierced crest rail over three conforming pierced slats or ribbons, curved arms, upholstered square seat, H-stretcher with recessed front stretcher, four straight tapered legs, molded at front. Condition: A well rendered example of this form however all four legs have been ended-out, a condition issue apparently known when the chair was purchased in 1964; otherwise in good refinished condition. Bertha McPherson stitched seat needlework. Previous Next

The most notable member of the Mather family, Stephen Tyng Mather, founded the National Park Service and served as its first director.

Southern New England, ca. 1700 and later. Cherry; 21" h. x 18" w. x 11 ½" d. < Back American Joint Stool First Floor - Keeping Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings Southern New England, ca. 1700 and later. Cherry; 21" h. x 18" w. x 11 ½" d. The rectangular joined (or ‘joint’) stool has four turned legs and box stretchers. Stool has had restorations or replacements on some rails and stretchers. This stool is a rare American survivor of an early form. Previous Next

We welcome the help of volunteers who can help with the following: Tours, Fall & Spring Clean Ups, Gardening, Research, Scholar Lectures, THE MATHER HOMESTEAD FOUNDATION The Mather Homestead is overseen by the Mather Homestead Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization which was created in 2016 to operate the Mather Homestead as a museum dedicated to historical education. The Mather Homestead, Darien's only Registered National Historic Landmark, is a historic home and property on the four corners of Brookside and Stephen Mather Roads. The home was built in 1778 by Deacon Joseph Mather, raided by Tories during the Revolutionary War, and later the home of Stephen Tyng Mather, an avid conservationist and the first Director of the National Park Service. The Homestead is now open for tours and a wide variety of events intended to bring history to life! More about the Mather Homestead More about the Mather Family Learn More - Donn's Blog,

Beverley Shores, IN < Back Indiana Dunes Beverley Shores, IN 2019 Established: Size: 15,349 acres Visitors: 2,834,180 in 2022 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Cherry; 28 ¾” h. x 21” l. x 16” (top). < Back Tilt-Top Stand Second Floor - Guest Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Cherry; 28 ¾” h. x 21” l. x 16” (top). A rectangular top with slightly bowed or curved sides and serpentine-notched corners. A brass catch attaches top to a turned pedestal with a wide-bodied baluster above reel-and-ball turnings; on three ogee legs. Previous Next

Hanging bracket over scalloped top ‘tulip’ with circular glass window, and diamond-shaped stem; 8” h. (including hanging bracket) x 4” w; circa 1800, Pennsylvania. < Back Carved and Painted Tulip-Form Watch Hutch with Elgin Pocket Watch Second Floor - SW Bedroom Other Decorative Arts Hanging bracket over scalloped top ‘tulip’ with circular glass window, and diamond-shaped stem; 8” h. (including hanging bracket) x 4” w; circa 1800, Pennsylvania. Watch box appears to be in original condition; red-painted surface has darkened to brown and is blistered and peeling; resinous pine. Pocket watch: Containing an Elgin pocket watch with a silvered case, white dial; circa last quarter 19th century (working condition of watch unknown). Previous Next

Our first exhibit in the Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Center explores the life and legacy of Stephen Tyng Mather (1867-1930), the first Director of the National Park Service and the owner of the Homestead from 1906 to 1930. Stephen Mather's legacy is memorialized on over 70 plaques in parks and other places across the U.S., including the Mather Homestead. Stephen Mather Videos from Harpers Ferry In 2025, the Mather Homestead Foundation acquired Stephen Mather's personal videos from Harpers Ferry, the archival arm of the NPS. Take a look below!

The Mather family ancestry traces back to 17th century England