Wilton
Connecticut
Weir Farm National Historic Site
In the summer of 1882, American Impressionist painter J. Alden Weir boarded a train from New York bound for his modest farm among rolling hills in Branchville, Connecticut. Far from the commotion of the city, Weir and his family transformed their summer retreat into a creative refuge for friends and fellow artists. After Weir, Sculptor Mahonri Young and painter Sperry Andrews followed, and continued a legacy of artistic expression at Weir Farm that still inspires today.
Recent News
Weir Farm National Historical Park Welcomes June 2025 Artist-in-Residence: Charis J. Carmichael Braun
WILTON/RIDGEFIELD, CT – Charis J. Carmichael Braun’s large paintings depict humans engaging with wild, fractured environments. She says, “With expressive brushstrokes and emotional color, I push and pull the environment to focus…
Read More »From Parks to Pavement: Haze Gallery Welcomes Xiomaro’s Bold NYC Street Photography
Haze Gallery in Berlin, Germany, has proudly announced its representation of photographer Xiomaro, an artist celebrated for his compelling visual narratives. Known for his National Park photography, which gained national attention through a PBS…
Read More »Weir Farm National Historical Park Welcomes June 2024 Artist-in-Residence: Stephen Henderson
WILTON/RIDGEFIELD - Stephen Henderson is a fine artist working with mixed media in collage, watercolors, oils and acrylics. His work as an artist has grown out of a long-standing interest in archaeology, art history and the study of cultures and…
Read More »Weir Farm National Historical Park 2023 Year in Review
Weir Farm National Historical Park 2023 Year in Review 2023 By the Numbers 36,313 Park visitors 9,701 followers on Instagram 6,259 followers on Facebook 6,066 viewed exhibits in the Visitor Center 4,958 visited the Weir & Young Studios …
Read More »Bring Your Teddy Bear to the Park Day - October 22, 2023
The Friends of Weir Farm invites kids of all ages to Bring Your Teddy Bear to the Park for a pop-in event on Sunday October 22nd from 11am to 1pm, featuring giant 5-foot-tall teddy bear, J. Alden Bear, fun bear-themed activities, crafts, and photo…
Read More »Submit Your Art to Weir Farm's Virtual Contest!
Weir Farm Virtual Art in the Park Contest Join us in celebrating creativity by submitting a work of art to Weir Farm National Historical Park’s Annual Art in the Park Contest and online exhibit. All artists and visitors, from beginner to…
Read More »Weir Farm National Historic Site News - Tourism To Weir Farm National Historical Park Contributes $2,508,000 To Local Economy
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 37,977 visitors to Weir Farm National Historical Park in 2022 spent $2,508,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 27 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the…
Read More »Weir Farm National Historical Park News - August 1, 2023
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Read More »Weir Farm National Historical Park News - July 30, 2023
Art-Nature Journaling Workshop with Leslie Carone Saturday August 5, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Register now for this this beginner-friendly, mixed-media course, you'll learn how to look closely and creatively document the natural world around you…
Read More »Weir Farm National Historical Park News - July 29, 2023
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Read More »Artmaking for Wellness - Collage Workshop with Art Therapist Aimee Jette
Artmaking for Wellness with Art in Common Saturday, August 12th, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Join us for some outdoor collage-making and to learn more about the benefits of creating art in nature. Licensed Art Therapist Aimee Jette with Art in Common will…
Read More »Weir Farm National Historical Park News - July 6, 2023
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