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Contact: Kristin Lessard, (203) 834-1896, x13
Explore the wildly artistic Weir and Young Studios by taking a virtual tour! Weir Farm NHS Park Rangers and Volunteers have created mini-tours of the historic art studios so 'visitors' from around the world can enjoy them from home and learn about the artistic legacy of Weir Farm. Join us for two Facebook Live Premiere Events of these virtual tours and be among the first to enjoy the studios from home!
Young Studio Virtual Tour LIVE Premiere
When: Thursday, September 24th at 11am
Where: Weir Farm's Facebook page
Weir Studio Virtual Tour LIVE Premiere
When: Thursday, October 1st at 11am
Where: Weir Farm's Facebook page
Both videos will be uploaded to the park website at www.nps.gov/wefa after the Facebook Live Event and will also stay on our Facebook page in case you miss the premiere.
Make sure to tune in to see where Weir Farm artists created their masterpieces, take a look at some favorite pieces and to learn about the rich history of both these spaces!
About Weir Farm National Historic Site: 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/WeirFarmNHS, 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 419 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