Spend the Summer at Gunston Hall!
Join us for a special edition of our annual Summer Saturdays, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Each all-day program features a civics-focused theme that connects history to today—exploring George Mason’s ideas and what it means to be American during this semi-quincentennial year.
Enjoy hands-on crafts, games, and activities for all ages, along with snacks, music, and community partners throughout the day.
Come play, learn, and celebrate with us!
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June 27
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July 11
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July 25
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August 8
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August 22
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How to: History
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Party for the Revolution
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Crafting Our Voices
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Community and Culture
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Trivia
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Summer Saturdays is included with general admission.
Saturday, July 25: Speak up, Speak out – Crafting Our Voices
Craft your way through history this summer at Gunston Hall! This Summer Saturdays program explores how people have used fiber arts and crafts to make their voices heard—from the homespun movement of the Revolution to women’s suffrage protests and coded messaging during the World Wars. Join us and our community partners to discover how people have “crafted” their voices over the past 250 years. Try wool spinning, knit or weave your own “codes,” create a button for a cause you care about, and take home a pattern to continue crafting your voice. Enjoy music and snacks while you create!