Self-Guided Tour

The Mather Homestead was built in 1778 during the Revolutionary War. It became a Registered National Historic Landmark in 1963 and was included on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.

The well served as the source of water for the house—as well as a crucial hiding place during Tory raids.

Designed by famed architect Walter Burleigh Griffin, this garden has evolved under the care of multiple generations of Mathers.

Built in 1927, the cottage built here was replaced by a guest house in 1936, which still stands today.

This field is the site of what was once a 100 acre self-sustaining farm managed by the Mather family which provided everything the family needed centuries ago.

Recently renovated, this playhouse serves as place of fun for generations past, present, and future.

The history of Mather barns goes back well over 100 years. The most recent iteration, the Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Center, was built in 2020.

The root cellar was an essential component of a colonial farm in Connecticut.

The grandson of Joseph Mather, Stephen was the first director of the National Park Service, and more than doubled the park system's land area.

Thank you for visiting the Mather Homestead!