Weir Farm National Historical Park
Weir Farm National Historical Park, National Historical Park in Ridgefield and Wilton, Connecticut
The 60-acre park includes 16 historic buildings, walking trails, and natural landscapes that influenced American Impressionist paintings throughout multiple generations.
J. Alden Weir obtained the 153-acre farm in 1882 through an exchange with Erwin Davis, trading it for ten dollars and one painting.
The park maintains an artist-in-residence program that has hosted more than 150 artists, continuing the tradition of creative expression in this location.
Visitors can explore the restored artist studios and main house, which opened to the public in 2014, through ranger-led tours throughout the year.
This location stands as one of only two National Park Service sites specifically dedicated to visual arts in the United States.
Location: Ridgefield
Location: Wilton
Inception: 1990
Website: https://nps.gov/wefa
GPS coordinates: 41.25810,-73.45470
Latest update: March 13, 2025 13:59
Connecticut combines different landscapes from the coast to the mountains with a range of historic sites. The region includes state parks with waterfalls like Kent Falls and Wadsworth Falls, extensive forested areas, and conservation lands. Visitors can hike through White Memorial Conservation Centre, climb the tower at Haystack Mountain, or explore the Thimble Islands off the coast of Branford. Historic sites include Gillette Castle in East Haddam, which sits above the Connecticut River, and the Glass House in New Canaan, a significant example of modern architecture. Weir Farm in Wilton documents the life of American artists, while Fort Trumbull in New London preserves the region's military history. Saville Dam in Barkhamsted shows early engineering achievements in water management. Coastal areas provide access to beaches like Walnut Beach in Milford and Greenwich Point Park. Inland lie several state parks with trails and lakes, including Burr Pond, Candlewood Lake, and Black Rock State Park. Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill preserves tracks from prehistoric times, while Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford presents plant collections.
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