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SUMMARY:Historical Connections Between Gunston Hall and Shiloh Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on February 22nd at 1pm for our Historical Connections Between Gunston Hall and Shiloh Baptist Church free event! \nOrganized in collaboration with our Descendants Advisory Board\, individuals who have traced ancestry to the enslaved population at Gunston Hall\, the event will inform audiences on the connection between the historic site and the Baptist Church located just across the street! Formed in 1869\, founding members of the Shiloh Baptist Church worked directly with Gunston Hall for generations. The event will include viewing a video further discussing the historic connection between the sites\, a brief Q&A session\, and a special award ceremony for congregation members that have attended Shiloh Baptist Church for over fifty years! \nThis is a free event with food provided. \nThe event’s schedule length is 90-120 minutes
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/historical-connections-between-gunston-hall-and-shiloh-baptist-church/
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Cocktails by Candlelight: Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Cocktails by Candlelight is now a series! \nWe’re expanding our much-beloved program to four events throughout the year.  In the spring and fall\, join us for the event you know and love.  In the winter\, roll in for a Game Night to light up the dark and\, in the summer\, you can meander through the flowers for our Garden Party.  \nJoin us for the first event in 2026.  We’re ready to help you learn how to play 18th-century games.  Many people in the 18th century played a variety of card\, dice\, and board games.  Letters\, journals\, and even existing game pieces can tell us a lot about the games they played in George Mason’s lifetime.  A number of them are predecessors to games we still play today. \nLearn how to play games like the Game of the Goose and Whist over a glass of wine or an 18th-century treat during this exciting night out at Gunston Hall. Game masters will be on hand to offer game recommendations\, teach you how to play\, and help you have a great time. \nParticipants at this event must be 21 or older. \nRegistration\nSeries Package\nSeries packages are available for both individuals and for two people until May 1st. Click on “Series Package” above and add two tickets to your cart to get the discounted dual package price. \nThe package includes admission to:\nGame Night – February 20\nCocktails by Candlelight: Spring – May 1\nGarden Party – July 17\nCocktails by Candlelight: Fall – September 11 \nIndividual Package:\nRegular: $165 – save $35!\nMember: $135 – save $65! \nDual Package:\nRegular: $305 – save $95!\nMember $245 – save$155! \nSingle Event Tickets\nClick on “Single Event Tickets” above to purchase tickets for just the Game Night event. \nIndividual $35\nMembers $25 \nTickets will be available at the door the evening of the event if it does not sell out in advance.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/cocktails-by-candlelight-game-night/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T111500
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SUMMARY:Nature Thursdays - February
DESCRIPTION:Due to Gunston Hall’s ongoing closure due to icy conditions\, we’ve decided to postpone our Nature Thursdays program. Never fear! We have a new date for the event. Please join us on Thursday\, February 19th at 10:30 AM for our beloved monthly program for preschool aged explorers! \nCalling all little adventurers! \nStrap on your explorer boots and join us for Nature Thursdays! This program runs on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM. \nYour 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. Exploratory activities will help preschoolers gain essential skills including preschool readiness\, respect for our environment\, gross- and fine-motor refinement\, self-expression and more! \nEach monthly session will explore a different theme related to exploring the natural world around us. The program features a storytime\, followed by a guided nature hike and a related learning activity.  \nCheck out the themes for the next few months below!\n\nMarch 5 – Spring\nApril 2 – Mindfulness\nMay 7 – Growth\nJune 4 – Summer\n\nThis program runs rain or shine\, so please practice outdoor preparedness and dress for the weather! \nTickets\nAdult: $10\nSenior: $8\nChildren 6-18:  $5\nChildren 5 and under Complimentary \nAdvance registration is preferred. 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/nature-thursdays-february/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T123000
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SUMMARY:History Bites February 2026 - Rights of the Incarcerated Miniseries with Katie Crooks
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. \nFebruary History Bites:\nRights of the Incarcerated Miniseries with Katie Crooks\nFebruary 18th at 12:30 ET\n\nKatie Crooks joined the Workhouse Arts Foundation (WAF) in October 2022 as the Director of Museum and Visitor Experience. In this role\, Katie leads both the Visual Arts and Visitor Experience teams\, ensuring the Workhouse Arts Center provides a welcoming\, engaging environment where visitors can connect with art\, history\, and creativity. She also serves as a steward of the site’s rich history\, integrating its unique past into all aspects of programming and campus experiences.\nWith nearly 20 years of experience in the museum field\, both in the U.S. and abroad\, Katie brings a global perspective and deep expertise to her role. Her passion lies in connecting people to art and history\, finding ways to align visitors’ interests with the Workhouse’s offerings to create meaningful and memorable experiences.\n\n\nSubscribe and Get a Reminder\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@georgemasonsgunstonhall4314 to be notified when the program goes live. \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!
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-bites-february-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:History in the Kitchen - Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:This online series illuminates what kinds of food were eaten by different people in colonial Virginia.  Every 45-minute class spotlights a dish eaten by one of the following groups: the Mason family; people enslaved at Gunston Hall; the white laborers\, shopkeepers\, and tenant farmers; and the peoples native to this land. Participants will learn how social class and wealth affected what food people had access to. \nKids and adults alike will have a great time learning history while cooking! This program is designed for families with kids 10-18\, but is open to participants of all ages. All sessions are complimentary. \nCheck out the upcoming themes below!\n\nMarch 5 – A Salad Sauce\n\n  \nRegister Here\nRegistration for this program is complimentary\, and only one registration is needed per computer. 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-in-the-kitchen-black-history-month/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T120000
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SUMMARY:Black Lives Next Door Symposium 2026 at George Mason University
DESCRIPTION:This event takes place at George Mason University – Fenwick Library\, Main Reading Room – Tuesday\, February 10\, 2026 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM EST  \nGunston Hall’s Archivist\, Jenaveve Quigley\, will be presenting work from her internship project she did in collaboration with Gunston Hall\, Shiloh Baptist Church\, and the Center for Mason Legacies at GMU. Jenaveve digitized Shiloh’s historic church materials and conducted archival research on the founding members of the church. The main thesis on the presentation will be on the expansion of the Gunston/Mason Neck historical record through digitizing objects and documents which she created through an openly accessible Omeka site. Jenaveve worked under the supervision of Dr. Oberle from GMU during her internship.  \nThe Black Lives Next Door Symposium 2026 will also feature other GMU students presenting groundbreaking local and digital scholarship projects\, hosted by the Center for Mason Legacies and Department of African and African American Studies.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/black-lives-next-door-symposium-2026-at-george-mason-university/
LOCATION:4400 University Dr\, Fairfax\, VA 22030\, 4400 University Drive\, Fairfax\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000
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CREATED:20260114T171104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T171157Z
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SUMMARY:History Bites January 2026
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  \nUpcoming Speakers:\n\nDecember 17 – Defining LGBT+ Rights in American History with Matthew Champagne\nJanuary 21 – Rights of the Incarcerated with Dr. Emily Norweg\nFebruary 18 – Rights of the Incarcerated with Katie Crooks from Workhouse Arts Center\nMarch 18 – TBA\nApril 15 – TBA\nMay 20 – TBA\n\n\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  \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! \n  \n 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-bites-january/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260117
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SUMMARY:Public Notice
DESCRIPTION:Public Notice: \nOn January 15 and 16\, 2026\, Gunston Hall’s Executive Committee will hold an in-person meeting at Gunston Hall. \nJanuary 15\, 2026 \n9:00am to 4:15pm EST \nLocation: Gunston Hall \n  \nJanuary 16\, 2026 \n9:00am to 4:30pm EST \nLocation: Gunston Hall \n  \nShould the meeting format change\, a subsequent notice will be issued and in accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-3707. Public comment will not be heard at this meeting. \n 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/public-notice-7/
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20250925T122802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T162421Z
UID:10000011-1765974600-1765976400@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:History Bites December
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 to freedom of religion and discover how the roots of our current conversations were planted 250 years ago. \nIf you have questions for our speakers\, please send them to historic@metronova2stg.wpenginepowered.com in advance of the program with the name of the speaker in the subject line of your email. \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nSeptember\nThe Building Blocks of Democracy:\nCommunity Organizing with Elyssa Federer\n\n\nOctober\nThe Building Blocks of Democracy:\nMercy Otis Warren\, George Mason\, and the Bill of Rights with Rosemarie Zagarri\n\n\nNovember\nMapping the Past\, Mapping the Present with Janine Hubai\n\n\nDecember\nDefining LGBT+ Rights in American History with Matthew Champagne\n\n\n\nGet a Reminder\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuu8GOnwy6FslLQBhSLIsw to be notified when the program goes live. \nCost\nEach session is complimentary\, and the recordings will be hosted on our YouTube page.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-bites-december/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T111500
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CREATED:20251202T214905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T220253Z
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SUMMARY:History in the Kitchen-German Puffs
DESCRIPTION:This online series illuminates what kinds of food were eaten by different people in colonial Virginia.  Every 45-minute class spotlights a dish eaten by one of the following groups: the Mason family; people enslaved at Gunston Hall; the white laborers\, shopkeepers\, and tenant farmers; and the peoples native to this land. Participants will learn how social class and wealth affected what food people had access to. \nKids and adults alike will have a great time learning history while cooking! This program is designed for families with kids 10-18\, but is open to participants of all ages. All sessions are complimentary. \n  \n\n\n\nDecember 13\nJanuary 10\nFebruary 14\nMarch 14\n\n\nGerman Puffs\nEggs in Croquets\nBlack History Month\nA Salad Sauce\n\n\n\n  \nRegister: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/gunston-hall-13517286261 \nRegistration for this program is complimentary\, and only one registration is needed per computer. 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-in-the-kitchen-german-puffs/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251209
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SUMMARY:George Mason's 300th Birthday Event at George Mason University
DESCRIPTION:Note this is an invite only event. \nIf you wish to learn more about the event\, please contact: \nSandra Vieira at Sandra.Vieira@gunstonhall.org \nThe Un-Forgotten Founder: A Celebration of George Mason’s Legacy on the Occasion of his 300th Birthday \nMonday\, December 8\, 2025 \nScalia Law School\, Arlington\, Virginia \n  \n 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/george-masons-300th-birthday-event-at-george-mason-university/
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20250916T210621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T215809Z
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SUMMARY:Christmastide at Gunston Hall
DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays from Gunston Hall! Join us for a special visit to Christmases of yore. Peek into holiday celebrations at Gunston Hall in the 1920s and the 1780s with games\, live music\, crafts\, a visit from Santa and more! Investigate what Christmas meant for all the different people–enslaved\, indentured\, wealthy\, and poor–at 18th-century Gunston Hall. Snacks are available for purchase. \nTickets\nAdults: $15\nKids: $8\nMembers receive a 50% discount.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/christmastide-at-gunston-hall/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20250929T120736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T202312Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out! To be added to a wait list if a cancellation occurs\, please email Nicole Ryan at nicole.ryan@gunstonhall.org. \n\n🎄✨ Join our Holiday Wreath Making Workshop in partnership with Quince Blossom Ridge at Gunston Hall and create your own festive masterpiece! 🌿🎀\n\n🗓 Date: Thursday\, December 4\n⏰ Time: 6 – 8:30 p.m.\n📍 Location: The Ann Mason Room at Gunston Hall\n\nWhether you’re a crafting pro or just looking for a fun way to celebrate the season\, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels. Plus\, enjoy the charm and history of our stunning venue while you design your wreath using fresh greens\, seasonal decorations\, and a dash of holiday magic!\n\n\nWe will show you how to create your own wreath and fill/decorate it with a mix of locally grown greens and foliage along with dried flowers and grasses from QBR. We will also walk you through how to make stunning\, showy bows to use throughout the holiday season. \n\n\nTickets include light refreshments and a holiday themed 18th century cocktail and mocktail.\n\n🎟 Limited spots available so get your tickets early at: https://ghwreath2025.eventbrite.com
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/holiday-wreath-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T111500
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20250925T124748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T124748Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime: Nature Thursdays - Winter
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYour 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. Exploratory activities will help preschoolers gain essential skills including preschool readiness\, respect for our environment\, gross- and fine-motor refinement\, self expression and more! \nEach monthly session will explore a different a theme related to exploring the natural world around us. The program features a storytime\, followed by a guided nature hike and a related learning activity. Check out the themes for the next few months below! \nThis program runs rain or shine\, so please practice outdoor preparedness and dress for the weather! \n  \n\n\n\nJuly\n\nWater \n\n\n\nAugust\n\nHarvest \n\n\n\nSeptember\n\nFall \n\n\n\nOctober\n\nHibernation \n\n\n\nNovember\n\nTrees \n\n\n\nDecember\n\nWinter \n\n\n\n\n  \nGet tickets!\nAdvance registration is preferred. \nAdult: $10\nSenior: $8\nChildren 6-18:  $5\nChildren 5 and under: Complimentary \nMembers receive complimentary admission.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/storytime-nature-thursdays-winter/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20251126T125958Z
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SUMMARY:Public Notice
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC NOTICE \nOn December 3\, 2025 at 2:45pm ET\, Gunston Hall’s Search Committee will hold an in-person meeting regarding the recruitment of our next Executive Director. \nDecember 3\, 2025 \n2:45pm ET \nLocation: Gunston Hall \nShould the meeting format change\, a subsequent notice will be issued and in accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-3707. Public comment will not be heard at this meeting.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/public-notice-4/
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20250925T122718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T170411Z
UID:10000010-1763555400-1763557200@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:History Bites November
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 to freedom of religion and discover how the roots of our current conversations were planted 250 years ago. \nIf you have questions for our speakers\, please send them to historic@metronova2stg.wpenginepowered.com in advance of the program with the name of the speaker in the subject line of your email. \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nSeptember\nThe Building Blocks of Democracy:\nCommunity Organizing with Elyssa Federer\n\n\nOctober\nThe Building Blocks of Democracy:\nMercy Otis Warren\, George Mason\, and the Bill of Rights with Rosemarie Zagarri\n\n\nNovember\nMapping the Past\, Mapping the Present with Janine Hubai\n\n\nDecember\nDefining LGBT+ Rights in American History with Matthew Champagne\n\n\n\nGet a Reminder\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuu8GOnwy6FslLQBhSLIsw to be notified when the program goes live. \nCost\nEach session is complimentary\, and the recordings will be hosted on our YouTube page.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-bites-november/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20251106T212740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T212740Z
UID:10000024-1763467200-1763470800@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Lunch at the Library: Uncovering a George Mason and George Washington Letter
DESCRIPTION:This event is located at: George Washington Presidential Library \n\n\nJoin us for lunch and a compelling discussion with Dr. Kate Steir and Zoie Horecny\, as they share insights into an unpublished 1768 letter from George Mason to George Washington. The previously unknown letter was discovered earlier this year and features a reply in Washington’s hand dated 1789. \n\nThis historic piece of correspondence\, which will be on display during the event\, sheds unexpected light on the private dealings and quiet tensions of these neighbors\, while adding a new dimension to the complex personal and political relationship that existed between these two Founding Fathers. The Washington Library will also display documents from its collection which illustrate this historic relationship.\n\nThis event is part of the Washington Library’s Lunch at the Library series. Lunch will be provided.\n\nTickets: $40\nLink to Purchase Tickets: https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/lunch-library-uncovering-george-mason-and-george-washington-letter
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/lunch-at-the-library-uncovering-a-george-mason-and-george-washington-letter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20250916T210128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T210322Z
UID:10000005-1763200800-1763222400@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Adult Hearth Cooking Workshop
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/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20251017T181454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T181454Z
UID:10000019-1763118000-1763139600@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Museum Shop Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:🎄 Kick off the holiday season in festive style! 🎁 \nJoin us for Gunston Hall Museum Shop’s Annual Holiday Open House on Friday\, November 14 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. \n✨ Enjoy 25% off your entire purchase\n🍪 Holiday treats with every order\n🎀 Complimentary gift wrapping\n🥂 Nibble and sip while you shop \nFind unique gifts\, shop local\, soak in the holiday spirit\, and make your season bright! \n📍 10709 Gunston Road | Mason Neck\, VA 22079 \nFor questions about the event\, contact Nicole Ryan at nicole.ryan@gunstonhall.org or at (703)550-9220.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/museum-shop-holiday-open-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20251106T205145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T205145Z
UID:10000023-1762768800-1762788600@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Public Notice
DESCRIPTION:On November 10\, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\, Gunston Hall’s Search Committee will hold meetings regarding the recruitment of our next Executive Director. \nNovember 10\, 2025 \n10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET \nZoom link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82093417276?pwd=XZtXLQB2X2Qkmo7lhMwLEF69hfzg4w.1 \nMeeting ID: 820 9341 7276 \nPasscode: 741119 \nShould the meeting format change\, a subsequent notice will be issued and in accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-3707. Public comment will not be heard at this meeting. \n  \n 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/public-notice-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T111500
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20250916T205521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T171015Z
UID:10000004-1762597800-1762600500@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:History in the Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:This online series illuminates what kinds of food were eaten by different people in colonial Virginia.  Every 45-minute class spotlights a dish eaten by one of the following groups: the Mason family; people enslaved at Gunston Hall; the white laborers\, shopkeepers\, and tenant farmers; and the peoples native to this land. Participants will learn how social class and wealth affected what food people had access to. \nKids and adults alike will have a great time learning history while cooking! This program is designed for families with kids 10-18\, but is open to participants of all ages. All sessions are complimentary. \n\n\n\n November\n December\nJanuary \nFebruary \nMarch \n\n\nCarrot Puffs\nGerman Puffs\nEggs in Croquets\nAfrican American History Month\nA Salad Sauce\n\n\n\nRegister\nClick on the title of the recipe you’d like to cook along with us to visit the registration page.  All links coming soon!
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-in-the-kitchen/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T111500
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20250925T124638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T124638Z
UID:10000012-1762425000-1762427700@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Storytime: Nature Thursdays - Trees
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYour 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. Exploratory activities will help preschoolers gain essential skills including preschool readiness\, respect for our environment\, gross- and fine-motor refinement\, self expression and more! \nEach monthly session will explore a different a theme related to exploring the natural world around us. The program features a storytime\, followed by a guided nature hike and a related learning activity. Check out the themes for the next few months below! \nThis program runs rain or shine\, so please practice outdoor preparedness and dress for the weather! \n  \n\n\n\nJuly\n\nWater \n\n\n\nAugust\n\nHarvest \n\n\n\nSeptember\n\nFall \n\n\n\nOctober\n\nHibernation \n\n\n\nNovember\n\nTrees \n\n\n\nDecember\n\nWinter \n\n\n\n\n  \nGet tickets!\nAdvance registration is preferred. \nAdult: $10\nSenior: $8\nChildren 6-18:  $5\nChildren 5 and under: Complimentary \nMembers receive complimentary admission.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/storytime-nature-thursdays-trees/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20250925T114106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T162356Z
UID:10000008-1761816600-1761831000@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Closed 9:30am - 1:30pm
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/gunston-hall-closed-at-noon/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20251023T162618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T162935Z
UID:10000021-1761397200-1761400800@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:No 1 p.m. Tour
DESCRIPTION:George Mason’s Gunston Hall will not be offering a 1 p.m. public tour on Saturday October 25. Tours will be available at 10 and 11 a.m. as well as 2\, 3\, and 4 p.m. Also note the Riverside Garden will be closed to the public for a private event from 12:30 – 5 p.m. 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/no-1-p-m-tour/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20251023T162835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T162835Z
UID:10000022-1761395400-1761411600@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Riverside Garden Closed to the Public
DESCRIPTION:Gunston Hall’s Riverside Garden will be closed to the public for a private event from 12:30 – 5 p.m. Gunston Hall will also not be offering a public 1 p.m. tour. 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/riverside-garden-closed-to-the-public/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20251018T003120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T003120Z
UID:10000020-1760878800-1760882400@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Public Notice: Gunston Hall
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC NOTICE \nOn October 19\, 2025 at 1:00pm ET\, Gunston Hall’s Search Committee will hold an in-person meeting in Charleston SC regarding the recruitment of our next \nExecutive Director. \nOctober 19\, 2025 \n1:00pm ET \nLocation: \nHotel Bennett – Lobby \n404 King Street \nCharleston SC 29403 \nShould the meeting format change\, a subsequent notice will be issued in accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-3707. Public comment will not be heard at this meeting. \n 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/public-notice-gunston-hall/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20250925T122617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T170440Z
UID:10000009-1760531400-1760533200@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:History Bites October
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 to freedom of religion and discover how the roots of our current conversations were planted 250 years ago. \nIf you have questions for our speakers\, please send them to historic@metronova2stg.wpenginepowered.com in advance of the program with the name of the speaker in the subject line of your email. \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nSeptember\nThe Building Blocks of Democracy:\nCommunity Organizing with Elyssa Federer\n\n\nOctober\nThe Building Blocks of Democracy:\nMercy Otis Warren\, George Mason\, and the Bill of Rights with Rosemarie Zagarri\n\n\nNovember\nMapping the Past\, Mapping the Present with Janine Hubai\n\n\nDecember\nDefining LGBT+ Rights in American History with Matthew Champagne\n\n\n\nGet a Reminder\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuu8GOnwy6FslLQBhSLIsw to be notified when the program goes live. \nCost\nEach session is complimentary\, and the recordings will be hosted on our YouTube page.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-bites/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20251009T201222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T201222Z
UID:10000017-1760367600-1760371200@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Public Notice
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC NOTICE \nOn October 13\, 2025 at 3:00pm ET\, Gunston Hall’s Leadership Team of the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall\, Inc. will meet for the transaction of all such business as may properly come before the meeting. \nOctober 13\, 2025 at 3:00pm ET \nZoom link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89357837991 \nShould the meeting format change\, a subsequent notice will be issued and in accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-3707. Public comment will not be heard at this meeting.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/public-notice-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20251006T172428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172428Z
UID:10000016-1760115600-1760119200@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Public Notice
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC NOTICE \nOn October 10\, 2025 at 5:00pm ET\, Gunston Hall’s Search Committee will hold an all-virtual meeting regarding the recruitment of our next Executive Director. \nOctober 10\, 2025 \n5:00pm ET \nZoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83373046119?pwd=nNbGab76To6GLOWqJaR05g3f5s9OL5.1 \nShould the meeting format change\, a subsequent notice will be issued and in accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-3707. Public comment will not be heard at this meeting. \nPublic Notice 10.6.25
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/public-notice/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260418T003635
CREATED:20250929T163340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T163340Z
UID:10000015-1759536000-1759708799@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:The annual meeting of the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall\, Inc. will take place on October 4-5.   If you are interested in learning more about this meeting\, please contact us at historic@gunstonhall.org for additional information.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/annual-meeting-of-the-board-of-regents-of-gunston-hall-inc/
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