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Contact: Kristin Lessard, (203) 834-1896, x13
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.
The 68-acre Weir Farm National Historical Park preserves the home, studios and grounds of the late 19th-century American artist Julian Alden Weir. The land was integral to his artistic vision and to the growth of the American Impressionism national style of painting. Visitors can enjoy trails, woodlands and fields and quickly discover why this inspiring landscape has attracted artists to the property for more than 130 years.
"Weir Farm conveys overlapping stories in art, architecture, landscape, and conservation. This new designation more clearly communicates the depth and variety of the stories told and the cultural, natural and recreational opportunities available," said Linda Cook, Superintendent of Weir Farm National Historical Park.
“The Weir Farm Art Alliance congratulates Weir Farm on this distinction, a fitting tribute to J. Alden Weir and the landscape that inspired him and the many notable artists who have lived and worked on this land," said Paul Halsey, Vice President of the Weir Farm Art Alliance.
“Updating the name to a national historical park recognizes the park’s special place in art and conservation on a national scale,” said Liz Castagna, Vice President of the Friends of Weir Farm.
About Friends of Weir Farm: Friends of Weir Farm, an all-volunteer not-for-profit, works to engage the community in a deeper appreciation of Weir Farm, raises funds to enhance the visitor experience, and fosters the next generation of park stewards. They advocate for Weir Farm NHP, and as an official partner of this national park, support meaningful projects and programs that promote the natural, recreational and cultural resources that make it unique. Friends of Weir Farm NHS is a registered 501(c)(3) under the I.R.S. Tax Code and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Visit www.friendsofweirfarm.org to learn more!
About the Weir Farm Art Alliance: Weir Farm Art Alliance is a private non-profit organization that works in partnership with the National Park Service to manage Weir Farm National Historical Park's Artist-in-Residence program. Additionally, Weir Farm Art Alliance helps reunite original works of art with the park and owns the adjoining Weir Preserve. Learn more at www.weirfarmartalliance.org. You can also visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/weirfarmartalliance and on Instagram @WeirFarmArtAlliance.
About Weir Farm National Historical Park: Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of a world-class artist. Set against a rural Connecticut landscape that has been painted by thousands of artists from 1882 to the present, Weir Farm is a national legacy of American Impressionism, the creative spirit, and historic preservation. Explore this National Park for Art and experience what Weir described as "The Great Good Place." Learn more at www.nps.gov/wefa and visit us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WeirFarmNHS, YouTube www.youtube.com/WeirFarmNHS, and Instagram @WeirFarmNHS.
About the National Park Service: More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 423 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at www.nps.gov, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice, Twitter www.twitter.com/natlparkservice, and YouTube www.youtube.com/nationalparkservice.
Last updated: February 4, 2021