Weir Farm National Historic Site will be part of National Park Weekend on April 18 and 19 from 10 to 4.
“American Impressionist Julian Alden Weir not only left the world a treasure-trove of beautiful paintings, his story clues us in to the power of light and color in everyday life,” said Superintendent Linda Cook. “National Park Weekend is the first of many opportunities to Find Your Park — a national movement to connect all Americans with their public lands before the National Park Service Centennial anniversary in 2016. As the only national park dedicated to American painting, Weir Farm National Historic Site is a fabulous reminder of how varied national parks can be. We can be your first stop as you plan to get outside and see them all, in-person or online.”
April 18 and 19 mark the start of the park’s 2015 season, with two full days of special access to the Weir House, Weir Studio, and Young Studio, followed by regularly scheduled tours beginning in May. Each nationally acclaimed building features one-of-a-kind furniture, décor and art from generations of influential and inspiring artists. To celebrate the park’s 25th anniversary, the visitor center will feature a new exhibition of 25 paintings by artists-in-residence.
Folks can earn a Junior Ranger Badge on Junior Ranger Day, April 18, stay a while and plan a picnic or take advantage of free-to-use art supplies and laid-back instruction from local professional artists.
Be sure to bring your Web-enabled devices and share experiences using #findyourpark.
There will be no parking available at the park during National Park Weekend. All parking will be at nearby Branchville Elementary School, 40 Florida Road in Ridgefield. Free park-and-ride service will run continuously between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day.