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Docent Donn Smith has been busy poking around the attic of the Mather Homestead and he's found treasures abound! Check out his blogs which document his findings including artifacts from 250 years of American life - a bible from 1743, a girl's dress from the 1860's, Stephen Mather's camera, a love letter written by Stephen Mather to his wife ❤️ and more. Oh the stories they tell!
- Nov 9, 2023
- 1 min
The Games People Played…A look at a few pastimes from past times.
- Oct 9, 2023
- 2 min
The Sermon and the Steamboat ... thoughts from Deacon Mather and a tragedy on the Sound
- Oct 8, 2023
- 2 min
One more look at the Will of Phebe Mather … two bequests of interest - and intrigue!
- Sep 27, 2023
- 1 min
The Last Will and Testament of Sarah Scott Mather. Remembering a mother who remembered her daughters
- Sep 21, 2023
- 1 min
Bats in the attic! (No, not that kind.)
- May 21, 2023
- 2 min
Bertha Mather McPherson, Architect, Darien CT. Appreciating a designing and pioneering woman.
- May 7, 2023
- 2 min
"You will please to send me some money…” The Margaret Williamson Henderson Letters
- Apr 6, 2023
- 1 min
“Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” Stephen Mather, two cousins, and 98 acres.
- Apr 6, 2023
- 1 min
The sword in the attic…and a boy’s curiosity. What a search revealed—and a question unanswered.
- Mar 17, 2023
- 1 min
A revealing look at the Will of Timothy Mather (1681-1755)
- Feb 20, 2023
- 2 min
The Many Deeds of Deacon Joseph Mather: The Growth of the Homestead from 1783 to 1827
- Feb 9, 2023
- 1 min
Tea for two, or nine, or maybe once for twelve.The tea set and silver of Rana Mather.
- Feb 9, 2023
- 1 min
The well…the Tories…and Jesse Raymond’s £10 State Notes.
- Feb 9, 2023
- 1 min
Here’s my card…a treasury of Stephen Mather’s business and calling cards.
- Feb 9, 2023
- 2 min
“You say tomato, I say…”The dedication of Stephen Mather High School, Chicago, Illinois
- Feb 9, 2023
- 1 min
“My darling wife…”A Letter from Stephen Mather to Jeanie Floy Mather
- Feb 8, 2023
- 1 min
More than words alone…Treasures from the golden age of illustration.
- Feb 8, 2023
- 3 min
Where there’s a will…The contested estate of Stephen Mather’s maternal grandfather
- Feb 8, 2023
- 1 min
The price of success…The two wills of Stephen Tyng Mather’s mother-in-law.