NEW EXHIBIT

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will open a new exhibition titled Revolutionary Roots: Generations of Change, on June 11, 2026, 2-4 p.m. followed by a reception from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Revolutionary Roots is curated by Museum Consultant Stacey Danielson with the assistance of LMMM Volunteer and Curatorial Researcher Midge Lopat and will run through October 3, 2026.

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“The exhibition will examine the American Revolution through the 18th-century history of the Lockwood and Mathews families as new research reveals untold stories of their Patriot ancestors who fought for America’s independence,” said Ms. Danielson.

Featured figures will include Norwalk’s Captain Eliphalet Lockwood, whose home was destroyed by the British while he served in the Connecticut Militia; and Lieutenant Colonel Sampson Mathews, who served in the Virigina Militia and was a vital member of the Committee of Safety. Through period costumes, artifacts, and didactic panels, this exhibit will illustrate their poignant experiences during the Revolutionary War.

Ms. Danielson is a longtime independent museum professional who received her BS in business administration from Ohio University and holds a certificate in Historic Interiors and Decorative Arts from New York School of Interior Design. She has assisted many institutions with curatorial and exhibition work including the statewide Museum Makeover program conducted by Conservation ConneCTion and Connecticut League of Museums to enhance the visitor experience at cultural heritage organizations throughout the state.

LMMM’s 2026 programs are made possible in part by LMMM’s 2026 Season Distinguished Benefactors: The City of Norwalk, The Maurice Goodman Foundation, Inc., and Lockwood-Mathews Foundation, Inc.; LMMM’s Leadership Patrons: Dr. Michele and Attorney Miklos Koleszar; and The Sealark Foundation.