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Contact: Kristin Lessard, (203) 834-1896, x13
Learn about Weir Farm's iconic stone walls by taking a virtual tour! Join 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. The stone walls not only provide an opportunity to explore New England's geologic and cultural past, but they have also served as a source of inspiration to the artists that have lived at and visited Weir Farm for over 135 years. Join us for the Facebook Live Premiere Event on February 5th.
Exploring Stone Walls Virtual Tour LIVE Premiere
When: Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11am
Where: Weir Farm's Facebook page
The video will be also uploaded to the park website at www.nps.gov/wefa after the Facebook Premiere and will stay accessible on our Facebook page in case you miss the live event.
Make sure to tune in to learn about how the stone walls and enjoy a virtual tour with Ranger Tom!
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/WeirFarmNPS, 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: December 20, 2021