Weir Farm is my local National Historic Park. It’s wonderful to have one nearby to visit to find some peace and sense of calm, while hiking around the Preserve, or learning about the Weirs and their Youngs and their family.
Sincerely,
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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Greetings from Weir Farm National Historical Park
Weir Farm National Historic Site CT – 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…
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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…
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