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PAST EVENTS

  • Book Club with Samantha: "James" by Percival Everett
    Book Club with Samantha: "James" by Percival Everett
    Book Club with Samantha: "James" by Percival Everett
    Wed, Jan 22
    Mather Homestead Barn
    Jan 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Jan 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Samantha will lead us through a discussion of a "brilliant, action-packed reimagining of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."
  • Holly Jolly Christmas!
    Holly Jolly Christmas!
    Holly Jolly Christmas!
    Sat, Dec 21
    Darien
    Dec 21, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Dec 21, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Family Fun presented by the Junior Board. Crafts, cookie decorating, live music and a visit from St. Nick! Plus festive bevs & sweet treats.
  • Poetry with Samantha: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
    Poetry with Samantha: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
    Poetry with Samantha: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
    Wed, Dec 18
    Darien
    Dec 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dec 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    We will celebrate the season with a reading and discussion of the classic 1823 poem which may ... or may not have been written by Clement Clarke Moore.
  • Winter Solstice Yoga with Mary Ann
    Winter Solstice Yoga with Mary Ann
    Winter Solstice Yoga with Mary Ann
    Sun, Dec 15
    Mather Barn
    Dec 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Dec 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Candlelight, vinyasa style yoga in the Barn with Mary Ann.
  • Merry Mather: Holiday Song & Cheer
    Merry Mather: Holiday Song & Cheer
    Merry Mather: Holiday Song & Cheer
    Sun, Dec 08
    The Mather Homestead Barn
    Dec 08, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    Dec 08, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    With gratitude for our generous donors and members, we invite you for traditional holiday music and cheer featuring the Darien High School Soundwaves a cappella group. Wine & Wassail, hors d'oeuvres & sweet treats!
  • Middle School Essay Contest!
    Middle School Essay Contest!
    Middle School Essay Contest!
    Fri, Dec 06
    www.matherhomestead.org/essay-contest
    Dec 06, 2024, 9:00 AM
    Dec 06, 2024, 9:00 AM
    Our 3nd annual essay contest is open to middle schoolers (grades 6 to 8). Essays due Friday, Dec. 6 by 5 pm. Winners will be announced on Friday, Dec. 15th. Click on the "RSVP" link to let us know you intend to submit and to see essay topic and how to submit (scroll down to "About the event")!
  • Homesteading 101 Workshop: Holiday Greenery
    Homesteading 101 Workshop: Holiday Greenery
    Homesteading 101 Workshop: Holiday Greenery
    Thu, Dec 05
    MH Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Center
    Dec 05, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dec 05, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Create your holiday wreath! We provide all the materials -- plus a holiday cocktail or two for inspiration. Bring clippers please! $95/$85 members
  • Art-at-Mather: “Can You Imagine?” Open Hours
    Art-at-Mather: “Can You Imagine?” Open Hours
    Art-at-Mather: “Can You Imagine?” Open Hours
    Thu, Nov 21
    The Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Ctr
    Nov 21, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Nov 21, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    The Concepts Art Group's show is inspired by the Poetry in the Parks initiative of the National Park Service: “You are Here: Poetry in the Parks.” Artists include Donna Collins, Carol Conze, Cate Leach, Pam Lindberg, Karen Neems, Lisa Thoren, Meg Tweedy. Open at published times or by appointment.
  • Art-at-Mather: “Can You Imagine?” Open Hours
    Art-at-Mather: “Can You Imagine?” Open Hours
    Art-at-Mather: “Can You Imagine?” Open Hours
    Wed, Nov 20
    The Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Ctr
    Nov 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Nov 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    The Concepts Art Group's show is inspired by the Poetry in the Parks initiative of the National Park Service: “You are Here: Poetry in the Parks.” Artists include Donna Collins, Carol Conze, Cate Leach, Pam Lindberg, Karen Neems, Lisa Thoren, Meg Tweedy. Open at published times or by appointment.
  • Artscapades presents: The Beauty of our National Parks in the 19th Century
    Artscapades presents: The Beauty of our National Parks in the 19th Century
    Artscapades presents: The Beauty of our National Parks in the 19th Century
    Tue, Nov 19
    Mather Homestead Barn
    Nov 19, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Nov 19, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Art – in particular, landscape art and photography – was crucial to the establishment of the National Park Service. ArtScapades' Robin Hoffman will discuss the work of Albert Bierstadt, George Caitlin, and Sanford Gifford which captured the grandeur and beauty of the West and need for preservation.
  • Concepts Art Show: Can You Imagine? Opening reception
    Concepts Art Show: Can You Imagine? Opening reception
    Concepts Art Show: Can You Imagine? Opening reception
    Fri, Nov 15
    Mather Homestead
    Nov 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Nov 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Local artists from the Concepts Group will showcase their work which is inspired by the National Park Service's "You Are Here: Poetry in Parks" initiative. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, November 15! Painting by Cate Leach.
  • Poetry with Samantha: Poetry in the Parks #3
    Poetry with Samantha: Poetry in the Parks #3
    Poetry with Samantha: Poetry in the Parks #3
    Wed, Nov 13
    Mather Homestead patio (rain go away)
    Nov 13, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Nov 13, 2024, 7:00 PM
    The National Park Service launched a project in March: "You Are Here: Poetry in Parks." This initiative will feature site-specific poetry installations in seven national parks.  During our last session #3, we will discuss poets Lucille Clifton and June Jordan.
  • Fall Harvest Festival - sponsored by BMW of Darien
    Fall Harvest Festival - sponsored by BMW of Darien
    Fall Harvest Festival - sponsored by BMW of Darien
    Sat, Oct 26
    The Mather Homestead
    Oct 26, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Oct 26, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Join us for pony rides, petting zoo, hay rides, face painting, pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, cider & donuts, live music plus a visit from George Washington and his horse! Tickets - members: $15 adult/$10 child, non-members: $20 adult/$15 child.
  • Lecture featuring Jonathan Waterman (back by popular demand!): Into the Thaw
    Lecture featuring Jonathan Waterman (back by popular demand!): Into the Thaw
    Lecture featuring Jonathan Waterman (back by popular demand!): Into the Thaw
    Thu, Oct 24
    The Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Cente
    Oct 24, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Oct 24, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Jon Waterman, photographer, filmmaker, adventurer, and author of the bestselling Atlas of the National Park, returns for a discussion of his latest book, "Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate Crisis," a first-hand account of the Arctic crisis.
  • Field Trip to the New York Historical Society
    Field Trip to the New York Historical Society
    Field Trip to the New York Historical Society
    Wed, Oct 23
    New York
    Oct 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
    Oct 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
    Field trip to the New York Historical Society, New York's first museum which covers 400 years of history through groundbreaking exhibitions, outstanding collections, immersive films, and more. Customized docent-led tour with optional lunch at the Yale Club NYC.
  • Night at the Museum... the National Parks!
    Night at the Museum... the National Parks!
    Night at the Museum... the National Parks!
    Fri, Oct 18
    Darien
    Oct 18, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Oct 18, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Night at the Museum returns for the third year! This year we’ll have two groups. 5 to 6:30 pm, ages 5 to 9; 7:30 to 9 pm ages 10 to 13. Limited to 25 kids per session.
  • Book Club with Samantha: Frozen River
    Book Club with Samantha: Frozen River
    Book Club with Samantha: Frozen River
    Wed, Oct 09
    Darien
    Oct 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Oct 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Darien Library's "Novel Tea" event on October 16 will welcome author Ariel Lawhon for a discussion of her book Frozen River. The Library has kindly invited the Mather Homestead to host a book discussion given the relevance of our home to the time period -- late 18th century.
  • Fall Scholars Lecture featuring Edward O'Keefe
    Fall Scholars Lecture featuring Edward O'Keefe
    Fall Scholars Lecture featuring Edward O'Keefe
    Thu, Sep 26
    The Mather Homestead
    Sep 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sep 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    A dazzling look at the making of one of America's most remarkable presidents, "The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt" celebrates five extraordinary yet unsung women. Funds to benefit the 1778 house restoration. Please consider becoming a patron of this event.
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