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HOMESTEAD HAPPENINGS
Lectures ~ Book Club & Poetry ~ Family Fun ~ Kids at Mather ~ Music at Mather ~ Homesteading Workshops
Art at Mather ~ Fall Harvest Festival ~ Garden Tea ~ Barn Bash ~ Field Trips ~ Yoga
There's lots happening at the Homestead!
We are bringing history to life through ...
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Mon, Jun 17The Mather HomesteadJun 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – Aug 01, 2024, 11:00 PMJun 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – Aug 01, 2024, 11:00 PMThe Pink Rhubarb returns to the Mather Homestead with summer workshops featuring cooking, gardening and crafts. Kids will learn essential skills in the kitchen, develop a green thumb in the garden, and explore the beautiful Mather Homestead property. Mixed ages 4 to 13. Hi
- Wed, Jul 17Mather Homestead patioJul 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Tue, Jul 23Start in the MH Barn!Jul 23, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMJul 23, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMThe national parks are simply spectacular and you can capture the beauty even with your iPhone! Whether you're planning a trip to a stunning park or simply want to capture the beauty of Darien’s local parks and beaches, this hands-on workshop will elevate your landscape photography.
- Mon, Aug 05The Mather HomesteadAug 05, 2024, 9:00 AM – Aug 09, 2024, 12:00 PMAug 05, 2024, 9:00 AM – Aug 09, 2024, 12:00 PMWriting workshop inspired by 18th & 19th century poets, storytellers, letter writers, journalists, nature writers, and travel writers. Samantha will lead kids through the process of writing -- selecting topics, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing their original work! Reco ages 8 to 13.
- Sat, Oct 26The Mather HomesteadOct 26, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- by appointmentThe Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Cntrby appointmentby appointmentLearn about 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. Exhibit geared towards adults PLUS "kids corner" for kids of all ages. Open hours Thurs. 6 to 7:30, Sat. 11 to 1, Sun. 1 to 3
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