https://www.nps.gov/wefa News releases from Weir Farm National Historical Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-announces-2026-artists-in-residence.htm Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EST Weir Farm NHP Announces 2026 Artists-in-Residence https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-announces-2026-artists-in-residence.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-announces-open-call-for-2026-artist-in-residence-program.htm Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:27:00 EST Weir Farm NHP Announces Open Call for 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-announces-open-call-for-2026-artist-in-residence-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-september-2025-artist-in-residence-steven-bradbury.htm Sat, 30 Aug 2025 12:48:00 EST Weir Farm NHP Welcomes September 2025 Artist-in-Residence: Steven Bradbury https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-september-2025-artist-in-residence-steven-bradbury.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-august-2025-artist-in-residence-carol-fabricatore.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:37:00 EST Weir Farm NHP Welcomes August 2025 Artist-in-Residence: Carol Fabricatore https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-august-2025-artist-in-residence-carol-fabricatore.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/30-weir-farm-artist-collective-members-featured-in-exhibit-at-kershner-gallery.htm Sat, 19 Jul 2025 07:45:00 EST 30 Weir Farm Artist Collective Members Featured in August Exhibit at Fairfield Library’s Kershner Gallery https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/30-weir-farm-artist-collective-members-featured-in-exhibit-at-kershner-gallery.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-july-2025-artist-in-residence-beth-stinson.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2025 07:13:00 EST Weir Farm NHP Welcomes July 2025 Artist-in-Residence: Beth Stinson https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-july-2025-artist-in-residence-beth-stinson.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-june-2025-artist-in-residence-charis-j-carmichael-braun.htm Sun, 25 May 2025 11:12:00 EST Weir Farm NHP Welcomes June 2025 Artist-in-Residence: Charis J. Carmichael Braun https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-june-2025-artist-in-residence-charis-j-carmichael-braun.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-may-2025-artist-in-residence-aspasia-anos.htm Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:22:00 EST Weir Farm NHP Welcomes May 2025 Artist-in-Residence: Aspasia Anos https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-may-2025-artist-in-residence-aspasia-anos.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-announces-2025-artists-in-residence.htm Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:21:00 EST Weir Farm National Historical Park Announces 2025 Artists-in-Residence https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-announces-2025-artists-in-residence.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-now-recruiting-new-volunteers-for-2025-season.htm Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:14:00 EST Weir Farm National Historical Park Now Recruiting New Volunteers for 2025 Season https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-now-recruiting-new-volunteers-for-2025-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-2024-year-in-review.htm Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:02:00 EST Weir Farm NHP 2024 Year in Review https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-2024-year-in-review.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-announces-open-call-for-2025-artist-in-residence-program.htm Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:59:00 EST Weir Farm NHP Announces Open Call for 2025 Artist-in-Residence Program https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-announces-open-call-for-2025-artist-in-residence-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-october-2024-artist-in-residence-catherine-sollman.htm Sun, 29 Sep 2024 04:05:00 EST Weir Farm NHP Welcomes October 2024 Artist-in-Residence: Catherine Sollman https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-october-2024-artist-in-residence-catherine-sollman.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-announces-2024-art-in-the-park-contest-winners-and-online-exhibit.htm Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:36:00 EST Weir Farm National Historical Park Announces 2024 Art in the Park Contest Winners and Online Exhibit Visitors’ Choice Voting Open Through October 15th https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-announces-2024-art-in-the-park-contest-winners-and-online-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/tourism-to-weir-farm-nhp-contributes-$3-508-000-to-local-economy.htm Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:51:00 EST Tourism to Weir Farm National Historical Park contributes $3,508,000 to local economy; Report shows visitor spending supports 26 jobs in nearby communities https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/tourism-to-weir-farm-nhp-contributes-$3-508-000-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-september-2024-artist-in-residence-carla-stetson.htm Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:12:00 EST Weir Farm National Historical Park Welcomes September 2024 Artist-in-Residence: Carla Stetson https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-september-2024-artist-in-residence-carla-stetson.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/26-weir-farm-artist-collective-members-featured-in-wilton-library-s-september-art-exhibit-weir-inspired.htm Sat, 24 Aug 2024 05:45:00 EST 26 Weir Farm Artist Collective Members Featured in Wilton Library’s September Art Exhibit; Weir Inspired https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/26-weir-farm-artist-collective-members-featured-in-wilton-library-s-september-art-exhibit-weir-inspired.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-august-2024-artist-in-residence-january-yoon-cho.htm Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:55:00 EST Weir Farm National Historical Park Welcomes August 2024 Artist-in-Residence: January Yoon Cho https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-august-2024-artist-in-residence-january-yoon-cho.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/painting-by-weir-farm-artist-in-residence-alumni-alissa-siegal-selected-for-department-of-interior-museum-collection.htm Sun, 14 Jul 2024 06:50:00 EST Painting by Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Alumni Alissa Siegal Selected for Department of Interior Museum Collection https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/painting-by-weir-farm-artist-in-residence-alumni-alissa-siegal-selected-for-department-of-interior-museum-collection.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-announces-2024-art-in-the-park-contest.htm Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:53:00 EST Weir Farm NHP Announces 2024 Art in the Park Contest https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-announces-2024-art-in-the-park-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-july-2024-artist-in-residence-sonja-haroldson.htm Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:34:00 EST Weir Farm NHP Welcomes July 2024 Artist-in-Residence: Sonja Haroldson https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-july-2024-artist-in-residence-sonja-haroldson.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-june-2024-artist-in-residence-stephen-henderson.htm Fri, 31 May 2024 07:31:00 EST Weir Farm NHP Welcomes June 2024 Artist-in-Residence: Stephen Henderson https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-welcomes-june-2024-artist-in-residence-stephen-henderson.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-national-historical-park-welcomes-may-2024-artist-in-residence-yael-ort-dinoor.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2024 06:06:00 EST Weir Farm National Historical Park Welcomes May 2024 Artist-in-Residence: Yael Ort-Dinoor https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-national-historical-park-welcomes-may-2024-artist-in-residence-yael-ort-dinoor.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-national-historical-park-announces-2024-artists-in-residence.htm Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:08:00 EST Weir Farm National Historical Park is pleased to announce six artists selected for the 2024 Artist-in-Residence Program. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-national-historical-park-announces-2024-artists-in-residence.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-national-historical-park-receives-$410-000-in-inflation-reduction-act-funding-for-natural-resources-projects.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:30:00 EST Weir Farm National Historical Park Receives $410,000 in Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Natural Resources Projects to: Control Invasive Species in order to Prevent Catastrophic Forest Loss in Northeastern Parks, and to Implement Landscape-Scale Restoration of Eastern Grasslands to Improve Ecosystem Health. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-national-historical-park-receives-$410-000-in-inflation-reduction-act-funding-for-natural-resources-projects.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-now-recruiting-new-volunteers-for-2024-season.htm Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:21:00 EST With the 2024 season fast approaching, Weir Farm NHP is seeking friendly, reliable people interested in working with the public to provide the best possible experience to park visitors through the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/weir-farm-nhp-now-recruiting-new-volunteers-for-2024-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/01-19-2023-year-in-review.htm Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:13:00 EST The 2023 year in review statistics and highlights for Weir Farm National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/01-19-2023-year-in-review.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/11-01-2023-artist-in-residence-2024-open-call.htm Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:33:00 EST Weir Farm National Historical Park (NHP) is pleased to announce the open Call for Artists for the 2024 Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program. The Call for Artists runs from November 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/11-01-2023-artist-in-residence-2024-open-call.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/23-08-27-tourism-to-weir-farm-economic-impact.htm Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:31:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 37,977 visitors to Weir Farm National Historical Park in 2022 spent $2,508,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 27 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $3,619,000. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/23-08-27-tourism-to-weir-farm-economic-impact.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/23-06-14-girl-scout-gold-award-dragonfly-monitoring.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:36:00 EST Weir Farm Volunteer Gisella Castagna earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for conducting research alongside National Park Service scientists and educating the public about the effects of pollution on wildlife and ecosystems. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/23-06-14-girl-scout-gold-award-dragonfly-monitoring.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2023-06-01-art-in-park-contest.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2023 06:00:00 EST Weir Farm National Historical Park’s Seventh Annual Art in the Park Contest and Exhibit is officially underway! Join us in celebrating creativity at Weir Farm by participating and submitting a work of art. Any original work created at or inspired by Weir Farm in any visual art medium may be entered into the contest. Submissions will be accepted online through September 1, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2023-06-01-art-in-park-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2023-04-10-spring-update-2023.htm Mon, 10 Apr 2023 06:33:00 EST Signs of spring are emerging at Weir Farm National Historical Park, and we are gearing up for the 2023 season. Sign up for a free art class or special program today! https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2023-04-10-spring-update-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:20:00 EST Most forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2023-03-09-artist-in-residence-announcement.htm Thu, 09 Mar 2023 03:55:00 EST Weir Farm National Historical Park is pleased to announce six artists selected for the 2023 Artist-in-Residence Program. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2023-03-09-artist-in-residence-announcement.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2023-01-31-year-in-review.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:10:00 EST Weir Farm National Historical Park's Year in Review highlights the park's special events, updates, and visitor services from 2022. Throughout the year, park employees, partners, and volunteers supported national initiatives and created new opportunities to foster visitor engagement and enjoyment. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2023-01-31-year-in-review.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2022-03-vipw.htm Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:08:00 EST On March 21st, 2022, Weir Farm National Historical Park will be premiering the new How to be an Impressionist Painter Virtual Workshop. This five-part virtual series will feature Master Impressionist Dmitri Wright and will highlight the science and poetry of Impressionist landscape painting. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2022-03-vipw.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2021-02-02-masks.htm Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:22:00 EST To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park Service (NPS) facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, Weir Farm National Historical Park is requiring face masks. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2021-02-02-masks.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2021-1-29-stone-wall-tour.htm Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:00 EST Follow Ranger Tom on a stroll through the fields of Weir Farm to examine the three different types of stone walls on the property and learn about their rich history. Join us for the Facebook Live Premiere Event on February 5th at 11am. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2021-1-29-stone-wall-tour.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2021-1-22-redesignation.htm Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:59:00 EST Recent legislation redesignated Weir Farm from a National Historic Site to a National Historical Park. The bill was sponsored by U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Representative Jim Himes and signed into law by President Donald J. Trump. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2021-1-22-redesignation.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2020-12-14-weir-pond-tour-htm.htm Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:55:00 EST Explore the wonders of the historic Weir Pond by taking a virtual tour! Follow Ranger Amanda on a ramble to the pond and discover natural features, hidden treasures, and the history of this beautiful place. You never know what you might find along the way! Join us for the Facebook Live Premiere Event on December 17th at 11am.  https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2020-12-14-weir-pond-tour-htm.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2020-09-18-virtual-studio-tours.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:10:00 EST Explore the wildly artistic Weir and Young Studios by taking a virtual tour! Join us for two Facebook Live Premiere Events of these virtual tours and be among the first to enjoy the studios from home! https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2020-09-18-virtual-studio-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2020-09-09-increasing-access.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:40:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Weir Farm National Historic Site (NHS) is increasing access and services starting on September 8, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/2020-09-09-increasing-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/increase-access-june.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:58:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Weir Farm National Historic Site (NHS) is increasing recreational access on June 10, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/increase-access-june.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/centennial-successes.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2017 08:59:00 EST As the National Park Service embarks on its second century of service, Weir Farm National Historic Site is celebrating the significant accomplishments of its centennial celebration and engagement with the Find Your Park / Encuentra Tu Parque initiative, and is planning ahead for visitors in 2017. Check out some highlights from 2016! https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/centennial-successes.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/senior-interagency-passes.htm Fri, 01 Jul 2016 04:45:00 EST Weir Farm National Historic Site to Discontinue Sales of Senior Interagency Passes https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/senior-interagency-passes.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/ekip.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2015 05:38:00 EST Weir Farm National Historic Site invites all 4th grade students to visit the park as part of the White House’s new Every Kid in a Park program. Starting September 1, 4th grade students can go to www.everykidinapark.gov to complete an activity and obtain a voucher for a free annual entry pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/ekip.htm https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/grand-opening.htm Sun, 04 May 2014 07:48:00 EST The wildly artistic Weir House, Weir Studio, and Young Studio are opening for the first time ever! Join us for the Grand Opening Weekend, Saturday May 24 and Sunday May 25 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/wefa/learn/news/grand-opening.htm