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Weir Farm National Historic Site
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A school group at Weir Farm National Historic Site
A school group at Weir Farm National Historic Site.
 

Have you ever wished that you could walk right into a painting? At Weir Farm National Historic Site, you can.  At the farm, artwork becomes an interactive experience. By melding art, history, and nature, Weir Farm National Historic Site enables students to step back into a landscape that inspired three generations of artists and inspired countless works of art. You and your students can become part of this artistic tradition by learning, exploring, and creating in a place where the “landscape and air are full of promise.”

Whether you are teaching art, history, or searching for an educational opportunity in the local community, a visit to Weir Farm National Historic Site can enrich your curriculum by providing students with a unique plein air experience in Connecticut’s only national park. Begin your planning above, where you can learn how to Plan a Field Trip, download Curriculum Materials, and access primary, secondary, and visual resources for your classes.

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Did You Know?
Painter Julian Alden Weir wanted to build a rural retreat in the Keene Valley area of the Adirondacks, but decided instead that his farm in Branchville, Connecticut, now preserved as Weir Farm National Historic Site, would make a more suitable home for his family.

Last Updated: May 17, 2009 at 09:29 EST