Hi there, I'm Park Ranger Kristin Lessard coming to you
from Weir Farm National Historic Site in beautiful Connecticut.
Weir Farm is a National Park for art and has been inspiring
artists since 1882, when Julian Alden Weir, America's most
beloved Impressionist artist, made this his summer home.
Today, artists and visitors come to Weir Farm to enjoy the
stunning landscape, walk in the footsteps of American masters
and create art in the park. One thing I love about Weir Farm's
story is it still continuing today. Artists come here and
they're inspired by the same landscape, the scenery, the
light, the color, that Weir was all those years ago and you can
step into a painting.
This special place has been preserved as part of the
National Park Service and will be for future generations.
National Parks aren't just open spaces in public areas you
might think of when you hear the word National Park like
Acadia or Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon or Yosemite. They're
also historic sites and buildings like the ones here at
Weir Farm. National Parks are also places for learning and
exploring stories, which is why I'm so excited to share with
you today's Write Out writing prompt.
OK, so here's your writing prompt for today. I can't wait
to see your responses to this.
Which building or site in your neighborhood would you preserve
for the future and why?
I hope you have lots of fun exploring your creativity
through the art of writing and truly would love to see your
responses. Please send me a postcard or a letter here at
Weir Farm National Historic Site or you can share using
#writeout.