Friends of Fairsted | Brookline, MA

Friends of Fairsted works with the National Park Service to benefit the Olmsted National Historic Site

builds awareness of the Olmsted legacy to support the Olmsted National Historic Site

provides lectures, research fellowships, and outreach in support of the park’s mission

promotes the relevance of landscape design history and its influence on present day society

assists the National Park Service with preservation of the Olmsted Archives

Friends of Fairsted works with the National Park Service to benefit the Olmsted National Historic Site

builds awareness of the Olmsted legacy to support the Olmsted National Historic Site

provides lectures, research fellowships, and outreach in support of the park’s mission

promotes the relevance of landscape design history and its influence on present day society

assists the National Park Service with preservation of the Olmsted Archives

FRIENDS OF FAIRSTED is a non-profit partner of Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, devoted to enhancing public understanding of the Olmsted legacy. Fairsted is the historic name Olmsted gave his property in Brookline. Learn more

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FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE preserves the historic design office, archives, home, and designed landscape associated with Frederick Law Olmsted and the Olmsted firm. Learn more

OLMSTED’S 200th BIRTHDAY 2022 is the bicentennial of Frederick Law Olmsted’s birth!

The National Association for Olmsted Parks is leading a consortium of national and local groups to plan celebrations to honor his legacy. Stay tuned for news regarding this important anniversary.

NEWS UPDATES
Announcing the 2022 Beveridge Fellowship & Research Grant Recipient! Learn more.

News Updates from OlmstedNOW/Olmsted 200, the Olmsted Archives and the spruce pole fence project at Fairsted. Learn more.

FY2021 Annual Report is available for viewing.

Friends of Fairsted raises funds for special programs and projects that support Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site and that raise awareness about the Olmsted firm. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation.
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