Greetings from Weir Farm National Historical Park

J. Alden Weir (1852-1919), noted American impressionist painter, purchased this farm on Nob Hill in Branchville CT in 1882, for $10 and a painting! It is the only National Park Unit dedicated to American painting. The Visitor Center, homes, studios and farm buildings are open May through October. BUT the grounds and trails are open year-round. This is the trail to Weir Pond on a beautiful Fall day. Weir painted natural landscapes; he also “created” landscapes that would then appear in his paintings. After winning a $2,500 prize for his painting The Truants in 1896, he used the money to purchase ten acres and constructed what today is called Weir Pond. A loop trail takes you across a meadow, through woods and around the pond. Additional walking/hiking is available in the Weir Preserve southwest of the farm.

Sincerely,
Tom

Weir Farm National Historical Park

This historic site preserves the country home of impressionist painter J. Alden Weir, as well as other artists who resided at the property, including Mahonri Young and Sperry Andrews.

State(s): Connecticut

Established: 1990

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