Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm is a nature reserve located in Hingham, Massachusetts. The property is owned by The Trustees of Reservations. It is located adjacent to the Trustees-owned Whitney and Thayer Woods reservation, and the town-owned Turkey Hill property,[1] which the Trustees manage.

History

Weir River Farm was the former home of painter Polly Thayer Starr, who gave it to The Trustees of Reservations in 1999.[2][3]

From June 12, 2021, through June 1, 2022, the farm is the site of a special exhibit entitled "Polly Thayer Starr: Spirit of Discovery".[4] The exhibit is intended to "provide visitors of all ages the opportunity to use imagination and observation to explore nature and celebrate the artist’s remarkable 75-year artistic legacy."

References

  1. ^ "Turkey Hill". Cohasset Conservation Trust. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Weir River Farm". The Trustees of Reservations. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  3. ^ McInerney, Jennifer. "The Enduring Legacy of Polly Thayer Starr". South Shore. No. 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  4. ^ "Polly Thayer Starr: Spirit of Discovery". Trustees of Reservations. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
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