OLD LYME — After postponing Wee Faerie Village last year due to COVID, the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme presents FOLLY WOODS: Awesome Wee Faerie Architecture Along the Artists’ Trail on the grounds of museum’s 12-acre campus from Oct. 1 through 31.
Visitors follow a map to explore 23 miniature wonders handcrafted by artists, designers, and faerie-aficionados. This annual event with its family-friendly walking trail has come to signify an enriching outing for visitors of all ages.
In past years, the Museum has greeted between 10,000 and 17,000 visitors during this family-friendly outdoor exhibition.
This year’s Wee Faerie Village is the 12th anniversary of the Museum’s annual outdoor creative installations. The theme, FOLLY WOODS is a playful, miniaturized take on ornamental buildings popular on country estates, parks, and gardens in the 18th and 19th centuries. They are often inspired by classical architecture of ancient Greece or Rome, but can borrow elements from all over the world—for example, Egypt, India, and Japan.
Visitors of all ages will enjoy the artists’ whimsical creative skills as they learn about different architectural styles from across the world.
Special Events
As part of its Wee Faerie Village exhibition, adults and families with children can enjoy a month of faerie-themed events. These events are included in admission. Visit www.FlorenceGriswoldMuseum.org for more information.
Sunday, Oct. 31
10am to 4pm
Halloween Fun in FOLLY WOODS
Dress up as movie stars, faeries, or wizards (or anything you like!) and frolic through FOLLY WOODS. Boo-tiful fun to be had for the whole family.
Editor’s Note: For more information, visit https://florencegriswoldmuseum.org/wfv2021/