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Upcoming Events
Sat, Nov 01https://ctdar.org/chapters/good_wifes_riverThe DAR Good Wife's Chapter will be sponsoring their annual Fifth Grade American History Essay Contest in Darien Schools. September submission, presentation/reception for winners in February, 2026. The topic is: "Lunch with a Signer." More details below.
Multiple DatesWed, Nov 05The Mather HomesteadNeedlepoint a 1776 flag ornament for your holiday tree. We’ll kick off on Nov 5 with stitching, then return on Nov 19 to finish the ornament. Wine, cheese & sweet treats!
Wed, Nov 12The Mather HomesteadJoin Christopher Wigren of Preservation Connecticut and Chris Fagan, architect of Darien's newly restored Pond Weed House for a discussion of Connecticut's Revolutionary Era homes and the preservation efforts that have sustained them, including Bertha Mather McPherson's pioneering work in Darien.
Thu, Jan 22The Mather HomesteadJoin acclaimed author and historian Kostya Kennedy for a talk on his new book about Paul Revere—the famed man of the midnight ride. With Kennedy's signature storytelling and fresh insights, this event will reveal the real Revere: artisan, revolutionary, innovator.
Thu, Feb 26The Mather HomesteadEric Chandler returns to the Mather Homestead for a lively lifetime lecture: Slaves, Freemen & Haitians in the American Revolution - Between a Rock and a Hard Place. BYO lunch.
Thu, Mar 05The Mather HomesteadCornelia Dayton, Professor of History at the University of Connecticut and author of Women's America: Refocusing the Past will discuss the experiences of 18th and 19th century women.
Sat, May 02Museum of DarienLearn about Middlesex Parish's Colonial and Revolutionary War history through events at the Museum of Darien and the Mather Homestead. Members of the Fifth Ct Regiment, dressed in period costume, will conduct colonial cooking and artisan demonstrations at the Museum of Darien.
Sat, May 02The Mather HomesteadLearn about Middlesex Parish's Colonial and Revolutionary War history through events at the Museum of Darien and the Mather Homestead. The Mather Homestead will welcome the Fifth Connecticut Regiment for the reenactment of the 1781 raid on the Mather Homestead.
Sun, May 17Mill Hill Historic Park NorwalkHistory at Play presents "Rendezvous with Rachael Revere" - the story of Paul Revere's wife as she heroically saves her children from the reach of the British Army.
Sat, Jun 13Middlesex Parish locationsHead to local historic museums for tours and Revolutionary War sites for lemonade! All spots on the Middlesex Parish 250 driving tour will be "open" with greeters and historic information.
Thu, Jul 02The Mather HomesteadThe Mather Homestead's literary guru Samantha Gault will lead us through a reading and discussion of the Declaration of Independence
Sat, Jul 11Mill Hill Historic Park NorwalkHistory at Play presents "A Revolution of Her Own!" - the story of Deborah Sampson, the first woman to fight in and be honorably discharged from the American Military.
Opening Reception April 25, 2026Museum of DarienThe Museum of Darien presents “War Comes to Middlesex,” an exhibition that takes a fresh look at the impact of the Revolutionary War in our community. Opening in April of 2026.
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