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SUMMARY:The Inaugural George Mason Institute Speaker Series Program: Dr. John C. Rand
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason Institute at George Mason’s Gunston Hall Presents a Program featuring Guest Speaker Dr. John C. Rand\, Attorney\, Author\, & Historian on Wednesday\, October 7.  \nThe new George Mason Institute at Gunston Hall\, the 18th-century estate of Founding Father George Mason\, will present a program for Mason Memorial Day\, October 7\, on the 228th anniversary of his death. The commemorative event\, in this 250th celebration of George Mason’s authorship of the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the Declaration of Independence will commemorate all the people who lived\, worked\, died\, and are buried at Gunston Hall.  \nThe event will begin with a memorial benediction from the Reverend Daniel Cenci\, Priest-in-Charge\, Pohick Episcopal Church. Pohick Episcopal Church is the historic church where both George Mason and George Washington worshiped and served as members of the vestry. It is known as “the Mother Church of Northern Virginia\,” because it was the first permanent church in the colony to be established north of the Occoquan River\, sometime prior to 1724. Recently\, a memorial marker to George Mason was dedicated to George Mason in the church cemetery for his association with the parish.  \nThe guest lecture will be given by Dr. John C. Rand. Dr. Rand is a practicing attorney and historian that lives in Mason Neck\, near Gunston Hall. He will speak on his new book is George Mason and the Tenth Amendment which explores the factors motivating Mason’s interest in rights for the emerging republic and\, through this lens\, examines the history and significance of the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution up through the modern era\, including the judicial decisions around it over more than 200 years. Dr. Rand will have books available for purchase and signing.  \nDoors will open for seating at 4:00 PM.  \nLight refreshments will be provided for guests.  \nThe program is free for the public.  \nDonations to Gunston Hall can be made by going to this link: Donations – George Mason’s Gunston Hall or by scanning the QR code here:  \n \n 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/the-inaugural-george-mason-institute-speaker-series-program-dr-john-c-rand/
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SUMMARY:Cider and Civics Cookout
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Fall and the end of National Voter Education Week with Gunston Hall! \nGunston Hall will be holding a FREE fall festival on Saturday\, October 10 from 11am-3pm. Enjoy free food and crafts\, speak with community partners about the importance of civic engagement\, and harvest produce for donation to our local food pantry. \nMake the most out of your fall and make a difference in your community this October. We hope to see you then!
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/celebrate-fall-and-the-end-of-national-voter-education-week-with-gunston-hall/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Adult Hearth Cooking Workshop - October
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the hearth kitchen at Gunston Hall for the ultimate slow food experience as you learn to employ 18th-century cooking techniques and recipes to create period dishes. Use your hearth skills to prepare complex recipes while cooking over an open flame\, take a tour of the house and meet other food enthusiasts.  \nThe workshop is a one-day session from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration includes all materials and lunch. Participants must wear close-toed shoes.  Please also plan to wear clothing made from natural fibers\, as you will be around open flame. These include cotton\, linen\, and wool. Stay away from garments containing polyester\, nylon\, acrylic\, or Lycra.  \nRegistration\nIndividual: $150\nMember: $125
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/adult-hearth-cooking-workshop-october/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:We the Tots Storytime - October Indigenous History
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to read\, learn\, and stand up! \nCalling all our fledgling scholars to join us for We the Tots Storytime! This program runs on the third Tuesday  of every month at 10:30 AM.\n\nPreschool aged learners are invited to join Gunston Hall Educators for a themed storytime. Our crafts and activities will help our young citizens gain essential skills including preschool readiness\, gross- and fine-motor refinement\, self-expression and more!\n\nEach monthly session will explore a different a theme that will help our fledgling scholars learn citizenship skills and about being part of a group. The program features a storytime\, followed by a craft to bring home\, related learning game or activity\, and an abbreviated tour of the mansion or grounds that focuses in on the theme of the day. Older siblings are also invited to join!\n\nCheck out the themes for the next few months below!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober \n\n\nIndigenous History \n\n\n\n\nNovember \n\n\nPast and Future \n\n\n\n\nDecember \n\n\nCommunity \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance registration is preferred at: Buy October Tickets\nAdult: $10\nSenior: $8\nChildren 6-18:  $5\nChildren 5 and under: Complimentary  \nMembers receive complimentary admission. 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/storytime-saturdays-october-indigenous-history/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
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SUMMARY:History Bites - Discovering History miniseries with Francesco De Salvatore
DESCRIPTION:Lunch for Your Brain! \nHow 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 to healthcare\, and discover how the roots of our current conversations were planted 250 years ago. If you have questions for our speakers\, please send them to historic@gunstonhall.org in advance of the program with the name of the speaker in the subject line of your email.\n \n\nOctober 21 – Discovering History miniseries with Francesco De Salvatore (they/them) at the Alexandria Oral History Center\nNovember 18 – Discovering History miniseries with Dr. Gabrielle Tayac (she/her) history professor at George Mason University.\nDecember 16 – Bill of Rights Day\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is not required for this virtual program.  If you’d like to get a reminder for the event\, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you never miss an episode! \nSubscribe and Get a Reminder\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@georgemasonsgunstonhall4314 to be notified when the program goes live. \n 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-bites-descendance-and-legacy/
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SUMMARY:Volunteering Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you a prospective volunteer or looking to find out more about what kinds of volunteer opportunities are available when you’re part of Gunston Hall’s volunteer team? We’ve put together this info session for you! \nThis free-to-attend\, informal information session will give you an idea of the kinds of activities volunteers at Gunston Hall do\, how volunteering at Gunston Hall supports the local community\, and why volunteering here could be a great fit for you. Bring any questions you may have. \nThis info session will be held in person at the Gunston Hall Visitor Center – please check in at the front desk when you arrive and you’ll be directed to the session. \nFor any questions\, contact Erin Turbeville\, Volunteer Coordinator\, at: Erin.Turbeville@gunstonhall.org or 703.550.9220
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/volunteering-info-session-2/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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