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

BEVERIDGE RESEARCH GRANT supports research in the Olmsted Archives at Frederick Law Olmsted Historic Site.

The 2026 Call for Entries is now OPEN. Proposals are due April 1, 2026. Click to view.

View past Beveridge Research Grant Recipients. Learn more.

NEWS UPDATES
FY2024–FY2025 Annual Report is available. Click to view.

PUBLIC PROGRAM
Please check back for Spring updates.

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.
Thank you.