Why is Wolf Trap a national park?

In 1966, Catherine Filene Shouse donated the land, and funds to build the Filene Center, to the U.S. government. Congress designated Wolf Trap Farm as Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. It has lived up to Shouse’s vision for nearly 50 years.

What year did Wolf Trap burn down?

On the morning of April 5, 1982, Wolf Trap founder Catherine Filene Shouse received a call from President Ronald Reagan. Having learned that Wolf Trap’s Filene Center had burned to the ground overnight, he called immediately to offer support.

Why is it called Wolf Trap?

Why the name? Records from as early as 1632 show wolves were once highly prevalent in the region. Eventually the wolf population became less common, but by the 18th-century, “Wolftrap” was the official name of the area.

Who started Wolf Trap?

Catherine Filene
Born into a family whose fortune was built on a famous Boston department store, Catherine Filene (later married to Jouett Shouse) led a rich life dedicated to public service. By all accounts, she was simple and unpretentious. And yet her resume reveals one of the most accomplished and celebrated women of her time.

What is a Wolf Trap?

Wolf trap, a trap used for hunting wolves in medieval Europe.

How many does the Wolf Trap seat?

7,024Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts / Capacity

How did Wolf Trap burn down?

Shouse watched from a station wagon as flames, driven by winds of 30 miles an hour, leveled the towering structure. Among the dozens of Wolf Trap patrons who telephoned Mrs. Shouse today was Beverly Sills, director of the New York City Opera.

What is the best Wolf Trap?

The Koro and the Alaskan are the best wolf traps ever designed. If you’re serious about wolves, you can’t go wrong with either trap. There are a lot of good lynx traps on the market these days but the Victor #3 Softcatch with four coil springs has proven to be a good strong trap that works in tough conditions.

How hard is it to trap a wolf?

“Wolves are not hard to trap,” he says, “but you have to do it by their rules.” A fox or coyote trapper might catch an animal and soon have another in the same trap. Not so with wolves. “Their brain is 20 percent larger than a comparable-sized dog, and they learn very quickly,” he says.

Where are Duke traps made?

The Duke #4 4×4 is made in China now. the dozen I got this year and like them. …. BMI makes some fine conibears and really like the #2 Wolfer they had as a canine trap, but don’t think they are making them anymore.

Do I have to wear a mask at Wolf Trap?

In consideration of the CDC’s recently updated guidance, beginning April 1, masks are welcome, but not required, at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Please plan to arrive early for your performance to allow extra time for traffic, parking and health check-in prior to entering The Barns at Wolf Trap.

What is Wolf Trap National Park?

The only national park dedicated to presenting the performing arts. No matter what your age or taste in shows, you’ll find something you like onstage at Wolf Trap. From May through September, multiple amphitheaters in the park present performances such as musicals, dance, opera, jazz, and popular and country music.

When did the National Park Service start?

Some current parks were set aside for the benefit of the public or preservation before the National Park Service was created in 1916. Others were eventually transferred from another agency. This table lists the dates parks were created and when they became part of the National Park System.

What is the history of Yellowstone National Park?

By the Act of March 1, 1872, Congress established Yellowstone National Park in the Territories of Montana and Wyoming “as a public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people” and placed it “under exclusive control of the Secretary of the Interior.”

When is the best time to visit Wolf Trap Park?

No matter what your age or taste in shows, you’ll find something you like onstage at Wolf Trap. From May through September, multiple amphitheaters in the park present performances such as musicals, dance, opera, jazz, and popular and country music. A good time to explore the beauty and history of the park without the crowds is October – April.