Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Rediscover Weir Farm National Historic Site on National Park Weekend

Make it a National Park Weekend on  April 18 and 19, from  10:00 am to 4:00 pm with your neighbors at Weir Farm National Historic Site. Whether you’re looking for family fun, a unique glimpse into the past, or just a relaxing weekend outing, Weir Farm National Historic Site is the place to be. 


Make it a National Park Weekend on  April 18 and 19, from  10:00 am to 4:00 pm with your neighbors at Weir Farm National Historic Site. Whether you’re looking for family fun, a unique glimpse into the past, or just a relaxing weekend outing, Weir Farm National Historic Site is the place to be. 



April 18 and 19 marks the start of the park’s 2015 season, with two full days of special access to the Weir House, Weir Studio, and Young Studio, followed by regularly scheduled tours beginning in May. Each nationally acclaimed building features one-of-a-kind furniture, décor, and art from generations of influential and inspiring artists. To celebrate the park’s 25th anniversary, the visitor center will feature a new exhibition of 25 paintings by Artists-in-Residence. 

Get out of the house, stretch your legs and experience the place that prompted Connecticut residents to save Weir Farm 25 years ago. Take your time as you enjoy a stroll through the spring landscape that inspired Julian Alden Weir and other famous American artists. Help the National Park Service inspire a new generation of park enthusiasts when you earn your Junior Ranger Badge on Junior Ranger Day,  April 18!  Stay a while and plan a picnic or help yourself to free-to-use art supplies and laid back instruction from local professional artists. 

Be sure to bring you web-enabled devices and share your unique experience using #findyourpark. 

Please note, there will be no parking available at the park during National Park Weekend.  All parking will be at nearby Branchville Elementary School, 40 Florida Road in Ridgefield, CT 06877. Free park and ride service will run continuously between  10:00 am and 4:00 pm each day.   

For more information www.nps.gov/wefa  For area information www.visitfairfieldcountyct.com

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