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SUMMARY:Nature Thursdays - October Sky
DESCRIPTION:Calling 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.\n\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!\n\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!\n\nThis program runs rain or shine\, so please practice outdoor preparedness and dress for the weather!\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober \n\n\nSky \n\n\n\n\nNovember \n\n\nTrees \n\n\n\n\nDecember \n\n\nWinter \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\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/nature-thursdays-october-sky/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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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/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:In Person
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T113000
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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
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T130000
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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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T111500
DTSTAMP:20260611T135513Z
CREATED:20260611T135513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T135513Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Thursdays - November Trees
DESCRIPTION:Calling 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.\n\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!\n\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!\n\nThis program runs rain or shine\, so please practice outdoor preparedness and dress for the weather!\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember \n\n\nTrees \n\n\n\n\nDecember \n\n\nWinter \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\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/nature-thursdays-november-trees/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T111500
DTSTAMP:20260702T170559Z
CREATED:20260702T170458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170559Z
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SUMMARY:History in the Kitchen - November
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\nNovember 18\nDecember 12\nJanuary 9\nFebruary 13\nMarch 13\n\nRegistration – Register Here\nRegistration for this program is complimentary\, and only one registration is needed per computer. Details for registration for each event will be posted in early Fall 2026.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-in-the-kitchen-november/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260722T141158Z
CREATED:20260611T141537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T141158Z
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SUMMARY:We the Tots Storytime - November Past and Future
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\nNovember \n\n\nPast and Future \n\n\n\n\nDecember \n\n\nCommunity \n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance registration is preferred at: Buy November 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-november-past-and-future/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260915T204023Z
CREATED:20260622T133839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T204023Z
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SUMMARY:History Bites - Discovering History miniseries with Dr. Gabrielle Tayac
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\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-november-descendance-and-legacy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T111500
DTSTAMP:20260611T135729Z
CREATED:20260611T135637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T135729Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Thursdays - December Winter
DESCRIPTION:Calling 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.\n\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!\n\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!\n\nThis program runs rain or shine\, so please practice outdoor preparedness and dress for the weather!\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember \n\n\nWinter \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\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/nature-thursdays-december-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:20261203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260930T204917Z
CREATED:20260702T190602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T204917Z
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SUMMARY:Christmastide at Gunston Hall: Wreath Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Back by Popular Demand: Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop!\nJoin us at Gunston Hall in partnership with Quince Blossom Ridge for a festive\, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own beautiful holiday wreath. \nOur expert instructors will guide you through the process of creating and decorating your wreath using a mix of locally grown fresh greens and foliage\, along with dried flowers and grasses from Quince Blossom Ridge. You’ll also learn how to make stunning\, showy bows that can be used throughout the holiday season. \nNo experience is necessary—all materials and instruction are provided. Come get creative\, enjoy the historic surroundings of Gunston Hall\, and leave with a one-of-a-kind wreath for your home! \nTickets include all wreath-making materials\, light refreshments\, and a holiday-themed 18th-century cocktail or mocktail. \nSpace is limited\, and this popular workshop is expected to fill quickly. Reserve your spot today! \nEventbrite Tickets
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/christmastide-at-gunston-hall-wreath-making-workshop-december-8/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T195150Z
CREATED:20261015T195150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T195150Z
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SUMMARY:Christmastide at Gunston Hall: Storytime with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Come spend Christmastide with us at Gunston Hall! \nThis year we have a special holiday event just for our youngest guests. Join us for a Christmastide\nstorytime program – festive tales\, delicious treats\, crafts\, and\, of course\, the jolly old elf himself! \nPop in for any part of the program to join in the seasonal merriment\, whether that’s one hour or all\nday. Each hour\, we’ll have a classic Christmas story for all to enjoy. Between stories\, you and your\nlittle ones can enjoy hot cocoa\, warm cider\, and delicious holiday snacks\, decorate a Christmas tree\,\nor try one of our crafts that you can take home. Plus\, Santa Claus will be joining us to take pictures\,\nlisten to Christmas wishes\, and even tell some stories of his own. \nWe hope that you’ll join us for the holiday cheer! \nStories will be read at the following times: \n10:30AM\n11:30AM\n1:30PM\n2:30PM \nTickets are available online and at the door. \nChildren 0-5: $15\nChildren 6-18: $5\nAdults/Seniors: $5 \nRegister for Storytime and Santa
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/storytime-with-santa/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T111500
DTSTAMP:20260702T170859Z
CREATED:20260702T170715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170859Z
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SUMMARY:History in the Kitchen - December
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\nDecember 12\nJanuary 9\nFebruary 13\nMarch 13\n\nRegistration – Register Here\nRegistration for this program is complimentary\, and only one registration is needed per computer. Details for registration for each event will be posted in early Fall 2026.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-in-the-kitchen-december/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260722T141129Z
CREATED:20260611T141733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T141129Z
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SUMMARY:We the Tots Storytime - December Community
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\nDecember \n\n\nCommunity \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance registration is preferred at: Buy December 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-december-community/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:History Bites - Bill of Rights Day
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\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-bill-of-rights-day/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:History in the Kitchen - January
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\nJanuary 9\nFebruary 13\nMarch 13\n\nRegistration – Register Here\nRegistration for this program is complimentary\, and only one registration is needed per computer. Details for registration for each event will be posted in early Fall 2026.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-in-the-kitchen-january/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:History in the Kitchen - February
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\nFebruary 13\nMarch 13\n\nRegistration – Register Here\nRegistration for this program is complimentary\, and only one registration is needed per computer. Details for registration for each event will be posted in early Fall 2026.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-in-the-kitchen-february/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:History in the Kitchen - March
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\nMarch 13\n\nRegistration – Register Here\nRegistration for this program is complimentary\, and only one registration is needed per computer. Details for registration for each event will be posted in early Fall 2026.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-in-the-kitchen-march/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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