Celebrate National Park Week in Wilton

Make it a National Park Weekend on April 18-19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with your neighbors at Weir Farm National Historic Site.

This weekend marks 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.

Take your time as you enjoy a stroll through the spring landscape that inspired Julian Alden Weir and other famous American artists.

Be sure to bring your web-enabled devices and share your unique experience using #findyourpark.

Please note, 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, CT 06877. Free park and ride service will run continuously between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm each day.

For more information, visit the Weir Farm National Historic Site online.

Image via Weir Farm

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