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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

Essay question: Why are the National Parks good for people Details: Open to students in grades 6 through 8. No more than 500 words. 1 winner per grade to be chosen. ESSAY CONTEST - readers page Essay question: Why are the National Parks good for kids? Details: Open to students in grades 6 through 8 No more than 500 words 1 winner per grade to be chosen. Essays will be evaluated on the following criteria: Your essay demonstrates an appreciation for the National Parks. Your essay is well written with proper punctuation and grammar. Deadline: Submit by December 5th to MHessay@gmail.com . Winners will be announced on December 16th Prizes: Book by Jonathan Waterman: Atlas of the National Parks

Cherry, chestnut; 43 ½" h. x 44" w. x 18 ⅝" d.; New England, circa early 19th century. < Back Lidded Blanket Chest Over Two Drawers Attic Furniture and Hard Furnishings Cherry, chestnut; 43 ½" h. x 44" w. x 18 ⅝" d.; New England, circa early 19th century. Replaced lid hinges and 1890s brasses. Previous Next

< Back A Visit from St. Nicholas Sat., Dec 11, 2021, 11 am Good boys and girls enjoyed a visit with Santa and other activities such as "pin the nose on rudolph." They all left with a stocking of goodies! Previous Next

Robin Hoffman presented a lecture: American Vistas - from the Hudson River School to the National Parks < Back ArtScapes Lecture - Jan. 18, 2023 Robin Hoffman presented a lecture: American Vistas - from the Hudson River School to the National Parks Previous Next

Mary Culbertson (dates unknown). Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, dated 1834. Silk on linen; 16 ½" h. x 16 ½" w. (sight), 18 ½" x 18 ½" frame. < Back American Needlework Sampler Second Floor - Entrance Hall Other Decorative Arts Mary Culbertson (dates unknown). Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, dated 1834. Silk on linen; 16 ½" h. x 16 ½" w. (sight), 18 ½" x 18 ½" frame. The sampler displays three alphabets rendered in white (except for a “UVWZ” in blue) above a two-handled bowl with a stylized floral arrangement, flanked by two trees. A stylized floral vine borders the entire composition. Color fading. Bottom: Mary Culbertson’s work 1834 Shippensburg, September 8th 1834. Framed in modern frame. Previous Next

Covid shut down halloween in most places, but not at the Mather Homestead!! < Back Halloween - drive-thru! Covid shut down halloween in most places, but not at the Mather Homestead!! Previous Next

Recently renovated, this playhouse serves as place of fun for generations past, present, and future. < Back The Playhouse Listen to Audio Tour for this location: 00:00 / 00:43 Recently renovated, this playhouse serves as place of fun for generations past, present, and future. Image Gallery A photo of the playhouse today A photo of the playhouse in 1953 Site Description The playhouse was moved to this location In the late 1930s or early 1940s from its former location at Grace Floy’s House, built by Bertha Mather on the opposite side of Brookside Road. Jane McPherson Nickerson, the Bertha's youngest daughter, had her own small flower bed located southeast of the playhouse. There was even a grass-surfaced tennis court nearby. The Mather Homestead Foundation recently completed the historic renovation of the playhouse which was enjoyed by generations of Mathers. The playhouse can now be a place of learning and play for future generations of children. Please proceed to the Site #7: The Barn. Previous Next

The Mather Homestead is bringing history to life through educational programs designed for all ages. Come for an event or tour to learn more about the rich history of the Mather family and their home. HOMESTEAD HAPPENINGS There's lots happening at the Homestead! We are bringing history to life through lectures , literary workshops , kids learning & fun , family events including historic reenactments , art-at-mather , music-at-mather , field trips and more! Tour The Mather Homestead Today at 9a, 10a, 11a, 12p, or 1p Apr 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM More info RSVP Records Erased - Professor Chris Brown on Abolition and American Revolution Apr 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM More info RSVP Painting Patriotism, Healing Wounds: The Art of Col. John Trumbull with Walter W. Woodward Apr 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM More info Details The British are Coming! Revolutionary War Reenactment at The Mather Homestead May 02, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM More info RSVP Field Trip to Yale's Beinecke Library and University Art Gallery May 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM More info RSVP It Girl Book Group May 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM More info RSVP The Mather Homestead's 6th Annual Garden Tea Jun 04, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM More info RSVP Celebrate The Summer Solstice with The Mather Homestead Junior Board Jun 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM More info RSVP Plein Air Week September 14 through 18. Please RSVP for lunch September 16 Sep 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – Sep 18, 2026, 7:00 PM More info RSVP Middlesex Parish Open House Day Date and time is TBD More info RSVP Book a Tour T-Th 9a to 2p More info RSVP Vinyasa Yoga with Mary Ann Wednesday/Saturday 9:30a More info RSVP

Night at the Museum returned for second year with two sessions - one for younger and one for older kids! Kids enjoyed pizza, a spooky tour of the house, games (Escape the Tories!), a spooky walk around Mather Meadows, and s'mores! < Back Night at the Museum - October 27, 2023 Night at the Museum returned for second year with two sessions - one for younger and one for older kids! Kids enjoyed pizza, a spooky tour of the house, games (Escape the Tories!), a spooky walk around Mather Meadows, and s'mores! Previous Next

Probably Massachusetts, 1760-1790. Birch, maple, rush slip-seat; 31 ¼” h. x 27” w. x 25” d. < Back Corner Chair First Floor - Keeping Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings Probably Massachusetts, 1760-1790. Birch, maple, rush slip-seat; 31 ¼” h. x 27” w. x 25” d. An arm bow with shaped arms and circular handholds has a molded crestrail in back over a woven rush slip seat, two ‘owl’s eye’ splats, double ogee-shaped front seat rails; carved Spanish front foot, others baluster-turned ending in turned ball feet, joined by box stretchers; Left foot (facing chair) is a replacement, otherwise good condition. 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