Closed 9:30am – 1:30pm
George Mason's Gunston Hall will be closed to the public on Thursday the 30th from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. We will reopen at 1:30 p.m. and will be offering 2, 3, and 4 p.m. tours.
George Mason's Gunston Hall will be closed to the public on Thursday the 30th from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. We will reopen at 1:30 p.m. and will be offering 2, 3, and 4 p.m. tours.
Calling all little adventurers! Strap on your explorer boots and join us for Nature Thursdays! This program runs on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM. Your preschool-aged ecologists will join Gunston Educators for a themed storytime and a nature hike to traverse the woods and waterways on the Grounds of Gunston Hall. […]
Discover the diverse food traditions of colonial Virginia in this engaging online cooking series. Each 45-minute session explores a historic dish tied to a specific group—whether it’s the Mason family, enslaved individuals at Gunston Hall, white laborers and tenant farmers, or the Native peoples of the region. Participants will gain insight into how social class and wealth influenced access to food.
Perfect for families with kids ages 10–18 (and curious cooks of all ages), this complimentary program blends hands-on cooking with a taste of history.
🎄 Kick off the holiday season in festive style! 🎁 Join us for Gunston Hall Museum Shop’s Annual Holiday Open House on Friday, November 14 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. ✨ Enjoy 25% off your entire purchase 🍪 Holiday treats with every order 🎀 Complimentary gift wrapping 🥂 Nibble and sip while you shop […]
Experience 18th-century cooking at Gunston Hall’s hearth kitchen during this immersive one-day workshop. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., learn historic recipes and open-fire techniques, enjoy a house tour, and connect with fellow food enthusiasts. Includes all materials and lunch. $150 general / $125 members.
Lunch for Your Brain! How do George Mason’s ideas connect to our modern democracy? How have Americans used their rights to express themselves? Tune in at 12:30 p.m. for this 30-minute program on the third Wednesday of each month. You’ll have a chance to engage with topics ranging from activism and protest to the right […]
Calling all little adventurers! Strap on your explorer boots and join us for Nature Thursdays! This program runs on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM. Your preschool-aged ecologists will join Gunston Educators for a themed storytime and a nature hike to traverse the woods and waterways on the Grounds of Gunston Hall. […]
Get into the holiday spirit at Gunston Hall!
Join us Thursday, December 4, from 6–8:30 p.m. in the Ann Mason Room for a Holiday Wreath Making Workshop with Quince Blossom Ridge. Create a festive wreath using fresh greens, seasonal décor, and plenty of holiday cheer. Tickets include light refreshments plus a themed cocktail or mocktail.
🎟 Limited spots available—tickets go on sale October 1!
Celebrate the season with Gunston Hall’s festive holiday event! Explore Christmas traditions from the 1780s and 1920s with games, crafts, live music, a visit from Santa, and more. Discover how people of all backgrounds experienced the holidays in the 18th century. Tickets: $15 adults / $8 kids. Members save 50%.
Lunch for Your Brain! How do George Mason’s ideas connect to our modern democracy? How have Americans used their rights to express themselves? Tune in at 12:30 p.m. for this 30-minute program on the third Wednesday of each month. You’ll have a chance to engage with topics ranging from activism and protest to the right […]