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The Mattatuck Museum inspires creativity and learning through art and history, fostering community connections and cultural appreciation in Waterbury, Connecticut. We engage visitors with diverse exhibitions and educational programs that celebrate our heritage.

Join Us for the 4th Annual MattaTrek!Venture forth with Museum Director Bob Burns for our annual weekend of hiking, community, and support for the arts. Whether you are looking for an ultra-endurance challenge or a fun morning out with the kids, we have the perfect trail for you.&nbsp;Friday, August 21: The MattaTrek 20(26.2) MarathonThe Challenge: A grueling and gorgeous 26.2-mile marathon hike along the scenic Shenipsit Trail, a historic route stretching through central Connecticut to the Massachusetts border.The Route: Kick off at 8:00 AM at the Toll Gate Road Trailhead in Meshomasic State Forest, trekking north to a triumphant finish among the stunning vistas of Shenipsit State Forest.&nbsp;Saturday, August 22: Family-Friendly 5K WalkThe Challenge: A lively, accessible 5K hike perfect for all ages and fitness levels.The Schedule: Registration and MattaTrek T-shirt pickup begins at 8:30 AM; the walk kicks off at 9:00 AM.

MattaTrek 2026

&iexcl;&Uacute;nete a nosotros para el 4to Desaf&iacute;o Anual MattaTrek!&nbsp;Ad&eacute;ntrate con el Director del Museo Mattatuck, Bob Burns, mientras nos aventuramos por el pintoresco sendero Shenipsit, una ruta de senderismo de 50 millas que se extiende por el centro de Connecticut al este del r&iacute;o. El MattaTrek de este a&ntilde;o incluye una caminata destacada de 26 millas el viernes 21 de agosto, seguida de una caminata de 5K apta para familias el s&aacute;bado 22 de agosto. Las secciones y ubicaciones exactas del sendero se anunciar&aacute;n pronto.&nbsp;Convi&eacute;rtete en un Senderista PatrocinadoDesaf&iacute;ate a ti mismo, recauda fondos y apoya al Museo Mattatuck al convertirte en un senderista patrocinado. Los participantes ser&aacute;n destacados en nuestro sitio web con un enlace de recaudaci&oacute;n de fondos personalizado para compartir con amigos y familiares.Apoya a un Senderista PatrocinadoAnime a nuestros participantes de MattaTrek haciendo una promesa en apoyo de su viaje y ayudando a avanzar en la misi&oacute;n del Museo.Camina con Nosotros&iquest;Quieres participar sin afrontar 26 millas? &Uacute;nete a nosotros para el 5K familiar el s&aacute;bado por la ma&ntilde;ana.Convi&eacute;rtete en un Patrocinador CorporativoLas oportunidades de patrocinio corporativo est&aacute;n disponibles para las empresas que buscan apoyar las artes, la cultura, la educaci&oacute;n y la participaci&oacute;n comunitaria a trav&eacute;s del Museo Mattatuck. En el Museo Mattatuck, cada acto de generosidad ayuda a fortalecer nuestra misi&oacute;n de inspirar creatividad, aprendizaje y conexi&oacute;n en toda nuestra comunidad. Ya sea que dones, hikes, patrocines o compartas nuestra campa&ntilde;a, tu apoyo genera un impacto duradero.C&oacute;mo puedes ayudar:Donate para apoyar el Desaf&iacute;o MattaTrekComparte la campa&ntilde;a con amigos, familiares y colegasConvi&eacute;rtete en un Senderista PatrocinadoApoya a un Senderista Patrocinado&Uacute;nete al 5K FamiliarConvi&eacute;rtete en un Patrocinador Corporativo Gracias por apoyar al Museo Mattatuck. Tu apoyo es invaluable.

¡Únete a nosotros para el 4to Desafío Anual MattaTrek! Adéntrate con el Director del Museo Mattatuck, Bob Burns, mientras nos aventuramos por el pintoresco sendero Shenipsit, una ruta de senderismo de 50 millas que se extiende por el centro de Connecticut al este del río. El MattaTrek de este año incluye una caminata destacada de 26 millas el viernes 21 de agosto, seguida de una caminata de 5K apta para familias el sábado 22 de agosto. Las secciones y ubicaciones exactas del sendero se anunciarán pronto. Conviértete en un Senderista PatrocinadoDesafíate a ti mismo, recauda fondos y apoya al Museo Mattatuck al convertirte en un senderista patrocinado. Los participantes serán destacados en nuestro sitio web con un enlace de recaudación de fondos personalizado para compartir con amigos y familiares.Apoya a un Senderista PatrocinadoAnime a nuestros participantes de MattaTrek haciendo una promesa en apoyo de su viaje y ayudando a avanzar en la misión del Museo.Camina con Nosotros¿Quieres participar sin afrontar 26 millas? Únete a nosotros para el 5K familiar el sábado por la mañana.Conviértete en un Patrocinador CorporativoLas oportunidades de patrocinio corporativo están disponibles para las empresas que buscan apoyar las artes, la cultura, la educación y la participación comunitaria a través del Museo Mattatuck.En el Museo Mattatuck, cada acto de generosidad ayuda a fortalecer nuestra misión de inspirar creatividad, aprendizaje y conexión en toda nuestra comunidad. Ya sea que dones, hikes, patrocines o compartas nuestra campaña, tu apoyo genera un impacto duradero.Cómo puedes ayudar:Donate para apoyar el Desafío MattaTrekComparte la campaña con amigos, familiares y colegasConviértete en un Senderista PatrocinadoApoya a un Senderista PatrocinadoÚnete al 5K FamiliarConviértete en un Patrocinador CorporativoGracias por apoyar al Museo Mattatuck. Tu apoyo es invaluable.

MattaTrek 2026.2: El Maratón

Join Us for the 4th Annual MattaTrek!Venture forth with Museum Director Bob Burns for our annual weekend of hiking, community, and support for the arts. Whether you are looking for an ultra-endurance challenge or a fun morning out with the kids, we have the perfect trail for you.&nbsp;Friday, August 21: The MattaTrek 20(26.2) MarathonThe Challenge: A grueling and gorgeous 26.2-mile marathon hike along the scenic Shenipsit Trail, a historic route stretching through central Connecticut to the Massachusetts border.The Route: Kick off at 8:00 AM at the Toll Gate Road Trailhead in Meshomasic State Forest, trekking north to a triumphant finish among the stunning vistas of Shenipsit State Forest.&nbsp;Saturday, August 22: Family-Friendly 5K WalkThe Challenge: A lively, accessible 5K hike perfect for all ages and fitness levels.The Schedule: Registration and MattaTrek T-shirt pickup begins at 8:30 AM; the walk kicks off at 9:00 AM. The MattaTrek is rain or shine! Hikers do so at their own risk and pace.&nbsp; How You Can Get InvolvedEvery step you take helps support the Mattatuck Museum! All proceeds directly fund our vibrant educational programming, family events, and world-class exhibitions.&nbsp;Become a Sponsored Hiker or WalkerChallenge yourself and raise money for a great cause! Participants will get their own personalized fundraising page on our donation platform to easily share with friends and family.&nbsp;Support a Hiker or WalkerNot hitting the trails this year? You can still cheer on our MattaTrek participants by making a financial pledge to support their journey and advance the Museum&rsquo;s mission.&nbsp;Become a Corporate SponsorShowcase your business&rsquo;s commitment to arts, culture, education, and community engagement. We value our corporate partners and offer several impactful sponsorship levels to fit your goals.&nbsp;At the Mattatuck Museum, every act of generosity helps strengthen our mission to inspire creativity, learning, and connection throughout our community. All proceeds for this event support our exciting educational and family programming and exhibitions that make the Mattatuck Museum a vibrant cultural destination for our region. We value our partnerships with you and hope you will consider sponsoring the MattaTrek at one of the indicated levels. Thank you for supporting the Mattatuck Museum. Your commitment to our mission is invaluable.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1784127590/wysiwyg/jcclfpqjvsqggupfgpqh.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

Join Us for the 4th Annual MattaTrek!Venture forth with Museum Director Bob Burns for our annual weekend of hiking, community, and support for the arts. Whether you are looking for an ultra-endurance challenge or a fun morning out with the kids, we have the perfect trail for you. Friday, August 21: The MattaTrek 20(26.2) MarathonThe Challenge: A grueling and gorgeous 26.2-mile marathon hike along the scenic Shenipsit Trail, a historic route stretching through central Connecticut to the Massachusetts border.The Route: Kick off at 8:00 AM at the Toll Gate Road Trailhead in Meshomasic State Forest, trekking north to a triumphant finish among the stunning vistas of Shenipsit State Forest. Saturday, August 22: Family-Friendly 5K WalkThe Challenge: A lively, accessible 5K hike perfect for all ages and fitness levels.The Schedule: Registration and MattaTrek T-shirt pickup begins at 8:30 AM; the walk kicks off at 9:00 AM.The MattaTrek is rain or shine! Hikers do so at their own risk and pace. How You Can Get InvolvedEvery step you take helps support the Mattatuck Museum! All proceeds directly fund our vibrant educational programming, family events, and world-class exhibitions. Become a Sponsored Hiker or WalkerChallenge yourself and raise money for a great cause! Participants will get their own personalized fundraising page on our donation platform to easily share with friends and family. Support a Hiker or WalkerNot hitting the trails this year? You can still cheer on our MattaTrek participants by making a financial pledge to support their journey and advance the Museum’s mission. Become a Corporate SponsorShowcase your business’s commitment to arts, culture, education, and community engagement. We value our corporate partners and offer several impactful sponsorship levels to fit your goals. At the Mattatuck Museum, every act of generosity helps strengthen our mission to inspire creativity, learning, and connection throughout our community. All proceeds for this event support our exciting educational and family programming and exhibitions that make the Mattatuck Museum a vibrant cultural destination for our region. We value our partnerships with you and hope you will consider sponsoring the MattaTrek at one of the indicated levels.Thank you for supporting the Mattatuck Museum. Your commitment to our mission is invaluable.

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