Southern New England; 1725-1775, Maple, ash, rush seat < Back Four-Slat Armchair First Floor - Keeping Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings Southern New England; 1725-1775, Maple, ash, rush seat With four arched and bowed slats in the back, the lowest of which missing the upper, bowed half; baluster turnings on the rear posts and turned finials; front posts, ending in ball feet. Legs are joined by ash double side and maple front stretchers and a single ash rear stretcher; rush seat; originally painted. Refinished in a clear coating. Condition is good given age and use. Previous Next

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A Journey through the National Parks < Back Jonathan Waterman - November 16, 2022 A Journey through the National Parks Previous Next

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93 mi W of Los Angeles, CA < Back Channel Islands 93 mi W of Los Angeles, CA 1980 Established: Size: 249,561 acres Visitors: 323,245 in 2022 Summary Channel Islands National Park, located off the coast of Southern California, comprises five rugged and ecologically diverse islands: Santa Cruz, Anacapa, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara. These islands are home to unique flora and fauna, including endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. The park offers opportunities for hiking, camping, snorkeling, and wildlife viewing, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in pristine coastal environments and explore ancient Chumash cultural sites. With its stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and cultural significance, Channel Islands National Park provides a remarkable escape into nature's beauty and history just a short distance from the bustling mainland. Wildlife Channel Islands National Park boasts a diverse array of wildlife, both on land and in the surrounding waters. Visitors can encounter a variety of species, including the endemic island foxes, Channel Islands spotted skunks, and island deer mice. Marine life is abundant, with the opportunity to spot dolphins, seals, sea lions, and even the occasional whale. The park is also a haven for birdwatchers, with numerous seabirds such as brown pelicans, western gulls, and the iconic California brown pelicans soaring overhead. With its rich biodiversity and unique habitats, Channel Islands National Park offers an unforgettable wildlife experience for nature enthusiasts. Sounds of the Park Things to Do Visitors to Channel Islands National Park can enjoy hiking, camping, picnicking, boating, snorkeling, surfing, whale watching, and more. Be sure to check the park website in advance to be aware of any closures that might occur. When to Visit Channel Islands National Park has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and mild to warm, dry summers. Temperatures are consistently around the 65 degrees Fahrenheit range year round. The dry season, from April to October, is an ideal time to visit, especially towards the beginning and the end when crowds are lower. Ties to Stephen Mather The National Park Service considered establishing a national park in the Channel Islands as early as the 1920s, but Stephen Mather, who was director of the National Park Service at the time, thought a state park would be more fitting. Channel Islands National Monument was established in 1938, and it was redesignated as a national park in 1980. Fun Fact All eight of the Channel Islands became a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1976. Previous Next

< Back History of American Music from Colonial Times to the present - presented by The Stamford Symphony. 3 part series Sundays at 4 pm in April, May, June We welcome the Stamford Symphony to the Mather Homestead for a three part lecture series: "The History of American Music from Colonial Times to the Present." Previous Next

England; mahogany and veneer; 25 ½” h. x 11 ½” w., first quarter 19th century. < Back Small Chippendale Looking Glass with Applied Prince of Wales Crest Second Floor - Guest Room Other Decorative Arts England; mahogany and veneer; 25 ½” h. x 11 ½” w., first quarter 19th century. Rectangular with a scalloped and scrolled edge; molded inner edge, with Prince of Wales appliqué at center of crest. Condition is good. Previous Next

Back by popular demand .. our second June 2021 painting class! < Back How to Paint Plein Air with Lisa Thoren - June 28, 2021 Back by popular demand .. our second June 2021 painting class! Previous Next

Southern New England, 1810-1825. Tulip poplar, oak, maple. 35" h. x 39" w. x 14 ½" d. < Back Windsor Settee First Floor - Keeping Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings Southern New England, 1810-1825. Tulip poplar, oak, maple. 35" h. x 39" w. x 14 ½" d. The two-person settee has an eleven-spindle back between bamboo-turned posts and a three-step oak crest rail. Carved arms with bamboo-turned arm supports and single spindles set into the shield-shaped tulip poplar seat; standing on six bamboo-turned legs and box stretchers. Settee would originally have been painted, though now stripped with a clear coat. The handholds, tapered rather than rounded, are unusual and suggest that the arms may be replacements. Previous Next

Year two of Plein air art classes 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 - June 10, 2021 Year two of Plein air art classes 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

Docent Donn Smith has been busy in the attic and has many stories to tell about the Homestead and its inhabitants

Our fourth annual Fall Harvest Festival was a smashing success. Nearly 600 people enjoyed hay rides, a petting zoo, face painting, apple bobbing, crafts, games and music by On the Trail. We were lucky to have a beautiful day for fall fun! Photos by Katharine Calderwood. < Back Harvest Festival - October 22, 2022 Our fourth annual Fall Harvest Festival was a smashing success. Nearly 600 people enjoyed hay rides, a petting zoo, face painting, apple bobbing, crafts, games and music by On the Trail. We were lucky to have a beautiful day for fall fun! Photos by Katharine Calderwood. Previous Next