Weir Farm National Park Tour (Free) September 29, 2018

Join us for a FREE field day at Weir Farm National Historic Site, the only national park dedicated to American Painting from 1:15 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 29th.   This event is limited to 25 people and will include two parts:

1) An one hour tour of the Weir House, Weir Studio, and Young Studio.

2) Following the tour, there will be approximately an hour for free exploration and you can choose what activities you'd like to do to enjoy the park. There is something for everyone at Weir Farm National Historic Site:

  • You can sketch and paint outdoors with the park's free-to-use supplies,
  • Hike and explore the park's stunning gardens and trails
  • Explore to becoming a Junior Park Ranger
  • View the original arts created by three generations of artists, and more.

Weir Farm is a National Park for the Arts - Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fields, and waterways, you’ll soon see why Weir described his home as the "Great Good Place." Weir’s farm is a national legacy to American Impressionism, the creative spirit, and historic preservation. Learn more at www.nps.gov/wefa.  

Registration for this event is required.  All participants will meet at a carpool lot, G&B Cultural Center, 49 New Street, Wilton CT 06897, which is approximately 7 minutes from the park, as there is limited parking at Weir Farm.  Please plan to arrive at the parking area at 1:15 pm so we can get to the park by 1:30pm for our scheduled tour.  If you plan to bring snacks please note the park is pack-in, pack-out.

WHEN
September 29, 2018 at 1:15pm - 4pm
WHERE

Weir Farm National Park

G&B Cultural Center 49 New Street
Park at G&B Cultural Center for carpool before heading out to Weir Farm (735 Nod Hill Road, Wilton)
Wilton, CT 06897
United States
CONTACT

Alan Sheiner, DDS

(914) 274-7024

Will you come?