Mather Homestead

Our outstanding high school interns—Esther Bittker, Roman Gagliardi, Sean Dao, and Thaddeus Burley (from Darien High School, Westhill High School, and New Canaan High School)—have been bringing history to life. Here they share the story of Sarah Mather’s remarkable courage during the Tory Raid of 1781 with Fifth graders from Ox Ridge School.

This spring, we welcomed more than 150 students from Darien Public Schools for educational programs connected to the fifth-grade Revolutionary War curriculum. Today marks our final visit before the school year comes to a close. Thank you, students, for your enthusiasm, curiosity, and questions; to Michele Mengwall and Sarah Das for your thoughtful coordination of these enriching field trips; and to Cristi Mohr and Neev Sahgal for leading the way through the history of the 1778 House.

This year we also hosted students from Meadowpond Elementary School, Congregational Church School, Hindley School Girl Scouts, and local homeschool groups. If you know a school group that would enjoy exploring the Homestead and discovering local history, we’d love to hear from you! Contact us at [email protected] to learn more about educational visits and programs.

And after all, the weather was ideal. They could not have had a more perfect day for a garden-party if they had ordered it.” — Katherine Mansfield, The Garden Party (1920)

And so it was for the 2026 Garden Tea.

With sunshine overhead and history all around us, we gathered for a truly memorable day at The Mather Homestead.

A heartfelt thank you to Mother Nature for the perfect setting; Ginger Morgan for the spectacular floral arrangements; for the delightful meal; and for elevating the afternoon with her inspiring reflections on the women who make history.

To all who attended—thank you for bringing The Mather Homestead to life and helping us honor its rich heritage.

And to our generous sponsors and partners: , , , , , , , , , , , , , and .brothers - thank you for your support in making this special day possible.

To all who gave their lives in service to our country - and to all who turned out to honor them in yesterday’s Memorial Day Parade- including our friends - thank you! 🇺🇸

The Mather Homestead is proud and grateful to be part of a community with such strong volunteer spirit and to live and work among people who care deeply about giving back. Yesterday was a powerful reminder that the spirit of community is alive and well here in Darien. 🇺🇸

Looking forward to our June 4 Garden Tea! 🌸

Thank you to this year’s sponsors for your generous support of our event and everything we do here at The Homestead!

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Celebrate the Summer Solstice ✨Join us on Saturday June 13th for an elegant evening of garden cocktails, followed by a gourmet southern dinner under the stars, in support of The Mather Homestead. Get your tickets at the link in our bio. 🌸🥂

Celebrate the Summer Solstice ✨Join us on Saturday June 13th for an elegant evening of garden cocktails, followed by a gourmet southern dinner under the stars, in support of The Mather Homestead. Get your tickets at the link in our bio. 🌸🥂

Join us on Saturday June 13th for an elegant evening of garden cocktails, followed by a gourmet southern dinner under the stars, in support of The Mather Homestead. Get your tickets at the link in our bio. 🌸🥂✨

What a memorable day we shared exploring University’s extraordinary collections and exhibitions together. From the fascinating errata collection to the powerful stories behind “Unfurling the Flag” and “Keeping Alive the Remembrance” , the day was filled with history, reflection, and discovery.

We are especially grateful to Joellyn and Kevin Gray for so thoughtfully curating this experience, and for their warm hospitality at Mory’s to end such a special afternoon.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!