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Gunston Hall Explore the ideas and legacy of George Mason, Founding Father and author of the 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights at his 18th-century home.

🍎🔥 A little taste of what's cooking at Gunston Hall this Saturday!We're looking forward to our upcoming Hearth Cooking W...
10/15/2026

🍎🔥 A little taste of what's cooking at Gunston Hall this Saturday!

We're looking forward to our upcoming Hearth Cooking Workshop, and while space is extremely limited, you're in luck! We still have a couple of spots left!

To tempt your taste buds, here's a sneak peek at a few dishes we'll be preparing over the open hearth:

🍐 Stewed Pears – Slices of pear gently poached in a lemon-scented w**e sauce. The perfect sweet treat for a cool fall day!

🥧 An Apple Pie with Potatoes – Potatoes in a sweet apple pie? It might sound unusual to modern tastes, but the flavors and textures come together beautifully!

Curious about what else is on the menu? You'll have to join us on Saturday to find out!

🎟️ Only a couple of spots remain, and registration closes Friday evening! Don't miss your chance to experience 18th-century cooking firsthand.

👉 Reserve your spot now on our website or give us a call at 703-550-9220!

🎙️ ONE WEEK until History Bites!We're kicking off something NEW! Join us Wednesday, October 21, at 12:30 p.m. as we laun...
10/14/2026

🎙️ ONE WEEK until History Bites!

We're kicking off something NEW! Join us Wednesday, October 21, at 12:30 p.m. as we launch Discovering History, a brand-new History Bites miniseries!

In celebration of Family History Month, we're welcoming Francesco De Salvatore, Director of the Alexandria Oral History Center, to explore the importance of preserving and sharing the stories that shape our communities.

A public historian, memory worker, and archivist, Francesco brings experience from the National Public Housing Museum, StoryCorps, and other organizations dedicated to preserving history and amplifying community voices.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 12:30 p.m.
📺 Live on YouTube or watch anytime afterward!

Tune in and discover the power of storytelling:
https://tinyurl.com/3td5k8cj

📚🌽 ONE WEEK until We the Tots Storytime at Gunston Hall!Join us on Tuesday, October 19, at 10:30 a.m. for the next insta...
10/13/2026

📚🌽 ONE WEEK until We the Tots Storytime at Gunston Hall!

Join us on Tuesday, October 19, at 10:30 a.m. for the next installment of our themed storytime series designed especially for preschoolers!

October’s theme is Indigenous History. We’ll be reading We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane Lessac.

After storytime, our fledgling scholars will practice fine and gross motor skills through hands-on activities, including corn cob painting and a game of marbles. We’ll then head outdoors for a shortened tour of the grounds to learn about the Native Americans of Virginia and their history!

🌦️ This program runs rain or shine, so please dress for the weather!

🎟️ Register in advance and join us for a morning of stories, discovery, and hands-on fun!
https://tinyurl.com/4dnkzhjs

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day we recognize the Doeg People - also known as the Dogue, Taux, Tauxenent, or Moyumpse. Gener...
10/12/2026

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day we recognize the Doeg People - also known as the Dogue, Taux, Tauxenent, or Moyumpse.

Generations before European colonists came to Virginia, the Doeg people lived on the peninsula now called Mason Neck in Fairfax County. Europeans initially called the spit of land Doeg’s Island or Doeg’s Neck. This group of native people also moved fluidly across the surrounding bodies of water into other parts of Fairfax County, Prince William County, and Maryland.

The Doeg spoke a dialect of Algonquin and lived along the Potomac and Occoquan Rivers with villages throughout the area, the largest known as Tauxenent (Taw-sheh-nont) along the Occoquan. Their language is still found today in the roots of many place names including Occoquan, Quantico, Pohick, and more. They hunted, fished, grew native crops like maize, squash, and beans, and traded with other local tribes.

As European colonists arrived in Virginia, diseases, violent clashes, and forced displacement took a heavy toll on the Doeg population. During Bacon’s Rebellion, many were forced to move from their homes and cross the river, where the remnants of the tribe were likely taken in by the Piscataway. The formal tribe ceased to exist by 1747, 8 years before the construction began on Gunston Hall.

While the Doeg do not exist as a political entity today, their descendants live on through the Piscataway People and other Native American nations, and we remember them through their history, the names of places, and the evidence that they left behind through archaeology. We honor them by preserving and sharing their history and by supporting the Native American community today.

🔥🍳 ONE WEEK TO GO! Ready to turn up the heat and cook like it's the 18th century?Step into Gunston Hall's hearth kitchen...
10/10/2026

🔥🍳 ONE WEEK TO GO! Ready to turn up the heat and cook like it's the 18th century?

Step into Gunston Hall's hearth kitchen for a hands-on cooking adventure! Trade modern appliances for an open flame as you learn traditional cooking techniques, prepare authentic period recipes, and discover what it took to put a meal on the table 250 years ago.

🥘 Prepare historic dishes over an open fire
🔥 Learn 18th-century hearth cooking techniques
🏛️ Explore Gunston Hall's historic house
🍽️ Enjoy the delicious results of your hard work!

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
🎟️ Registration includes all materials and lunch!

Space is limited, so grab your spot and get ready to stir up a little history!

Register today at the link below!
🎟️ https://tinyurl.com/murh4s63

🍎🍂 JUST ONE DAY TO GO! Get ready for a Saturday of c***r, community, and civic spirit at Gunston Hall!Join us TOMORROW f...
10/09/2026

🍎🍂 JUST ONE DAY TO GO! Get ready for a Saturday of c***r, community, and civic spirit at Gunston Hall!

Join us TOMORROW for Civics & C***r, a FREE festival where you can connect with your community, get involved, and make a difference—all while enjoying food, crafts, and hands-on fun!

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
🎟️ FREE admission!

🍔 Enjoy a community cookout
🍁 Soak up the autumn atmosphere at Gunston Hall
🤝 Meet local community partners
🗳️ Celebrate National Voter Education Week and register to vote onsite
🥕 Help harvest fresh produce for a local food pantry
🎨 Enjoy crafts and activities for all ages!

Civic engagement starts with community! Bring your friends and family, discover ways to get involved, and be part of something meaningful.

👉 We'll see you tomorrow! Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3uu6fkm5

🎙️ TWO WEEKS until a brand-new History Bites miniseries begins!Join us Wednesday, October 21, at 12:30 p.m. as we launch...
10/08/2026

🎙️ TWO WEEKS until a brand-new History Bites miniseries begins!

Join us Wednesday, October 21, at 12:30 p.m. as we launch Discovering History, a new miniseries exploring the many ways we uncover, preserve, and share the past.

In celebration of Family History Month, our first episode welcomes Francesco De Salvatore of the Alexandria Oral History Center for a conversation about the power of oral history and preserving the stories that shape our families and communities.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 12:30 p.m.
💻 Watch live or later on the Gunston Hall YouTube channel

Mark your calendar and tune in for the start of Discovering History!

📚🌽 Get ready to read, learn, and stand up at We the Tots Storytime!Bring your fledgling scholars to Gunston Hall on Tues...
10/07/2026

📚🌽 Get ready to read, learn, and stand up at We the Tots Storytime!

Bring your fledgling scholars to Gunston Hall on Tuesday, October 19 at 10:30 a.m. for a morning of stories, crafts, games, and history designed especially for our youngest learners!

This month’s theme is Indigenous History. We’ll read We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane Lessac. After storytime, we will:

🎨 Paint with corn cobs
🔵 Play a game of marbles
🌳 Explore the grounds on a shortened tour while learning about the Native Americans of Virginia and their history

Along the way, we’ll practice fine and gross motor skills, learn through play, and discover new ways to explore the people and stories of the past.

🌦️ Rain or shine—please dress for the weather!

👉 Advance registration is encouraged. Sign up and join us!
🎟️ https://tinyurl.com/4dnkzhjs

📣 TOMORROW at Gunston Hall!Join us for the Inaugural George Mason Institute Speaker Series!📅 Wednesday, October 7⏰ 4–6:3...
10/07/2026

📣 TOMORROW at Gunston Hall!

Join us for the Inaugural George Mason Institute Speaker Series!

📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 4–6:30 p.m.
📍 George Mason’s Gunston Hall
🎟️ FREE and open to the public
🥂 Light refreshments provided

Held on Mason Memorial Day, the program will commemorate the 228th anniversary of George Mason’s death and honor all those who lived, worked, died, and are buried at Gunston Hall.

The afternoon will include a memorial benediction followed by Dr. John C. Rand discussing his new book, George Mason and the Tenth Amendment.

Be part of this special milestone as we launch the George Mason Institute Speaker Series at Gunston Hall!

Learn more:
https://tinyurl.com/mvummxsh

📣 Just a few days away!Join us Wednesday, October 7, from 4–6:30 p.m. for the Inaugural George Mason Institute Speaker S...
10/05/2026

📣 Just a few days away!

Join us Wednesday, October 7, from 4–6:30 p.m. for the Inaugural George Mason Institute Speaker Series at Gunston Hall.

Held on Mason Memorial Day, the program will commemorate the 228th anniversary of George Mason’s death and honor all those who lived, worked, died, and are buried at Gunston Hall.

The afternoon will include a memorial benediction followed by Dr. John C. Rand discussing his new book, George Mason and the Tenth Amendment.

🎟️ FREE and open to the public
🥂 Light refreshments provided

Be part of this special milestone and join us as we launch the George Mason Institute Speaker Series at Gunston Hall!

Learn more at: https://tinyurl.com/mvummxsh

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10709 Gunston Road
Lorton, VA
22079

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

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+17035509220

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