New York or Southwestern Connecticut, 1805-1825 Cherry; tulip poplar; 43 ¼" h. x 45" w. x 20 ⅛" d. < Back Chest of Drawers Attic Furniture and Hard Furnishings New York or Southwestern Connecticut, 1805-1825 Cherry; tulip poplar; 43 ¼" h. x 45" w. x 20 ⅛" d. A rectangular top (originally a lid) over a deep drawer above three cockbeaded and graduated drawers, original stamped oval brasses; case sides extend to form straight bracket feet flanking a deeply serpentine skirt with large ogees and central half-round drop. Condition: missing veneer on the skirt and a section of cockbeading. Finish has broken down and now is crackled; originally would likely have been painted. Previous Next

We introduced our "Music at Mather" series with the classical sounds of the Con Fuoco String Quartet. These accomplished young musicians, Ari Matsushita, Kay McIlhenny, Josh Bustamente and Ami Matsushita, performed an hour long program including: String Quartet in G Major KV 156, Mozart; String Quartet no. 11 in F Major Op. 96 "American," Dvorak; and Eine Kleine Nacht Musik in G Major KV 525, Mozart. < Back Con Fuoco String Quartet - October 4, 2020 We introduced our "Music at Mather" series with the classical sounds of the Con Fuoco String Quartet. These accomplished young musicians, Ari Matsushita, Kay McIlhenny, Josh Bustamente and Ami Matsushita, performed an hour long program including: String Quartet in G Major KV 156, Mozart; String Quartet no. 11 in F Major Op. 96 "American," Dvorak; and Eine Kleine Nacht Musik in G Major KV 525, Mozart. Previous Next

Kitchen Garden < Back Connor Blenke Kitchen Garden Previous Next

Our resident art teacher, Lisa Thoren, guided us through the process of creating a painting from scratch -- see, sketch, paint. < Back Paint & Sip with Lisa Thoren - February 3, 2022 Our resident art teacher, Lisa Thoren, guided us through the process of creating a painting from scratch -- see, sketch, paint. Previous Next

Hartford area, Connecticut, 1790-1800 Cherry, white pine; 34 ¾" h. x 42 ⅝" w. x 22" d. < Back Reverse Serpentine Chest of Four Drawers Second Floor - SW Bedroom Furniture and Hard Furnishings Hartford area, Connecticut, 1790-1800 Cherry, white pine; 34 ¾" h. x 42 ⅝" w. x 22" d. The chest of four graduated and cockbeaded drawers has reverse serpentine (or “oxbow”) shaping in front with an overhanging conforming top. The front case corners with engaged quarter columns; ogee bracket feet splay outward. The post and bail handles and oval escutcheons are original. Condition overall is good. Previous Next

We traveled to downtown NYC for a tour and lunch at Fraunces Tavern, a historical landmark and the oldest bar in the city. It was the watering hole for many of the founding fathers. George Washington gathered his troops there to thank them for their service after the British troops left America. < Back Fraunces Tavern, October 10, 2023 We traveled to downtown NYC for a tour and lunch at Fraunces Tavern, a historical landmark and the oldest bar in the city. It was the watering hole for many of the founding fathers. George Washington gathered his troops there to thank them for their service after the British troops left America. Previous Next

Brown Bag Lecture: Women in the American Revolution - putting the "her" in heroics! < Back Brown Bag Lunch: Women in the American Revolution - March 10, 2023 Brown Bag Lecture: Women in the American Revolution - putting the "her" in heroics! Previous Next

Artists drew, painted and photographed on the Mather Homestead grounds during our first "Plein air" week. < Back Plein Air Weeks 2021 Artists drew, painted and photographed on the Mather Homestead grounds during our first "Plein air" week. Previous Next

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

< Back Mens Night in the Mather Tavern Thurs., May 12, 7 pm, barn A night in the Mather Tavern will start with dining on traditional tavern food + old fashioned ales while listening to a short lecture presented by the Connecticut Historical Society, "Tavern Life in Early Connecticut." Then our tavern will feature tavern games! Think ring toss, cards, dice and more. Previous Next

2’ 4” x 3’ 2”. Late 19th/early 20th century. < Back American Hooked Rug of a Blue Jay, Wool and Cotton Second Floor - Guest Room Other Decorative Arts 2’ 4” x 3’ 2”. Late 19th/early 20th century. Polychrome design with central reserve of a blue jay, with surround of flowers and vines, blue and red border. Condition is good. Previous Next

Darien's Bicentennial Celebration included a reenactment of the 1781 Tory raid of the Mather Homestead and a skirmish between Patriots and Loyalists, plus a cannon demonstration! < Back Heritage Day - October 23, 2021 Darien's Bicentennial Celebration included a reenactment of the 1781 Tory raid of the Mather Homestead and a skirmish between Patriots and Loyalists, plus a cannon demonstration! Previous Next