Architect and Master Carver
Architect: William Buckland Under the supervision of George Mason, William Buckland produced the designs for the elaborate interiors of Gunston Hall. Born in 1734 in Oxford, England, Buckland moved to […]
Tenant Farmers at Gunston Hall
Tenant farmers made up a large part of Virginia’s population during George Mason’s lifetime. Land was very expensive. While well-to-do families like the Masons owned tens of thousands of acres, […]
Indentured Servants at Gunston Hall
When English settlers arrived in the New World, they brought indentured servitude with them. Under this system, people worked for a set period of time as a payment for something. […]
Enslaved People at Gunston Hall
During the 18th century, the Masons kept hundreds of people enslaved at Gunston Hall. Some people such as Anthony and Sabrina were inherited by George. Ann likely brought several people […]