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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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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: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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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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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:20260222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T160000
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SUMMARY:Public Notice
DESCRIPTION:On March 4\, 2026 at 2:00pm 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. \nMarch 4\, 2026 at 2:00pm ET \nZoom link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89180716473 \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-5/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid - Virtual/In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T111500
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SUMMARY:Nature Thursdays - March
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. \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\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-march/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T205854Z
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SUMMARY:Night at the Museum: A Civics Learning Week Open House at Gunston Hall
DESCRIPTION:Calling all educators! Join Gunston Hall for an Open House on Thursday\, March 12 from 6:00-8:00pm ET. Snack and chat with Gunston staff and fellow educators\, and enjoy some of our most popular activities designed around civic engagement. You’ll take home material for your classroom\, library or educational setting.   \nLight hors d’oeuvres will be served.  \nTo register for this FREE event\, sign up at: https://ghcivicsopenhouse.eventbrite.com
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/night-at-the-museum-a-civics-learning-week-open-house-at-gunston-hall/
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T111500
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260114T175907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T180034Z
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SUMMARY:History in the Kitchen - A Salad Sauce
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. \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-a-salad-sauce/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260114T180210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T201501Z
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SUMMARY:History Bites March 2026 - Freedoms Series: Freedom of the Press with Dr. Sam Lebovic
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. \nMarch History Bites:\nFreedoms Series: Freedom of the Press with Dr. Sam Lebovic\nMarch 18th at 12:30 ET\n\n\nSam Lebovic is Professor of History at George Mason University\, where he teaches broadly in the history of U.S. politics\, culture\, civil liberties\, and foreign relations\, and also serves as co-editor of the Journal of Social History.  He is the author of three books\, including the award-winning Free Speech and Unfree News (2016) and State of Silence (2023)\, which was named a best book of 2023 by the New Yorker and was a finalist for the ABA’s Silver Gavel Award.\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-march-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260204T210224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T195853Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to read\, learn\, and stand up! Calling all our fledgling scholars to join us for Storytime Saturdays! This program runs on the third Saturday of every month at 10:30 AM.  \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!  \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!   \nCheck out the themes for the next few months below!     \nThis program will run rain or shine\, so please dress for the weather!    \n\n\n\nMarch \nUsing Your Voice \n\n\nApril \nFreedom/Liberty \n\n\nMay \nResponsibility \n\n\nJune \nTraditions \n\n\nJuly \nSymbols \n\n\nAugust \nRights \n\n\nSeptember \nCourage \n\n\nOctober \nIndigenous History \n\n\nNovember \nPast and Future \n\n\nDecember \nCommunity \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is preferred at: Buy March Storytime Saturday 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/
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T180805Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Hearth Cooking Workshop - March
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-march/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T111500
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260114T180938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T181211Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Thursdays - April
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. \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\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-april/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260114T181247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T181531Z
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SUMMARY:Semi-Annual Meeting of the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:The semi-annual meeting of the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall\, Inc. will meet April 11-12\, 2026.  For more information about this meeting\, please email us at historic@gunstonhall.org.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/semi-annual-meeting-of-the-board-of-regents-of-gunston-hall-inc/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
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SUMMARY:History Bites April 2026 - Freedoms Series: Freedom of the Press with Briana Erikson
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. \nApril History Bites:\nFreedoms Series: Freedom of the Press with Briana Erikson\nApril 15th at 12:30 ET\n\nBriana is a reporter for the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker\, where she documents violations and broader threats to press freedom nationwide. She previously worked as an investigative reporter at the Las Vegas Review-Journal\, covering everything from the 2017 mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip to legal battles over press freedom. Her work centers on human rights\, police misconduct\, and misuse of public funds. A proud University of Florida alumna based in Las Vegas\, she was named the Nevada Press Association’s 2022 Journalist of Merit and has earned other top honors\, including awards from Best of the West and the Society of Professional Journalists.\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-april-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T113000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260325T153810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T153810Z
UID:10000070-1776508200-1776511800@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Storytime Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to read\, learn\, and stand up! Calling all our fledgling scholars to join us for Storytime Saturdays! This program runs on the third Saturday of every month at 10:30 AM.  \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!  \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!   \nCheck out the themes for the next few months below!     \nThis program will run rain or shine\, so please dress for the weather!    \n\n\n\nMarch \nUsing Your Voice \n\n\nApril \nFreedom/Liberty \n\n\nMay \nResponsibility \n\n\nJune \nTraditions \n\n\nJuly \nSymbols \n\n\nAugust \nRights \n\n\nSeptember \nCourage \n\n\nOctober \nIndigenous History \n\n\nNovember \nPast and Future \n\n\nDecember \nCommunity \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is preferred at: Buy April Storytime Saturday 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-2/
CATEGORIES:In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260416T205606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T205606Z
UID:10000071-1776765600-1776776400@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Public Notice
DESCRIPTION:The Governance Committee of the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall\, Inc. (BRGHI) will meet on April 21\, 2026 at 10:00am.  This will be an all-virtual meeting. \nLink to meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87356657193?pwd=Tazdj8PYG3EBQ6ITvNffvtnPoaEtJg.1 \nShould the meeting format change\, a subsequent notice will be issued in accordance with Virginia Code 2.2-3707. \nPublic comment will not be heard at this meeting.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/public-notice-6/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid - Virtual/In-Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260114T181859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T200746Z
UID:10000047-1777195800-1777215600@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Britain on the Green
DESCRIPTION:The Capital Triumph Register is proud to announce that the club’s annual Britain on the Green (BOG) which will be held again at the scenic and historical Gunston Hall\, the colonial home of Revolutionary War patriot George Mason\, which overlooks the Potomac River. BOG welcomes all British marques of cars and motorcycles. BOG is the premier all-British show in the greater metropolitan DC area. All visitors to the show are welcome. \nShow Registration \nParticipants who wish to register their British cars in the show should visit britainonthegreen.org. \nSpectator Tickets\n\n\n\nRegular Admission \nAdult: $10\nChild: $5\nChild Under 5: Complimentary\nMember Admission \nAdult: Complimentary\nChild: Complimentary\nChild Under 5: Complimentary\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/britain-on-the-green/
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:20260501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260114T182517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T155803Z
UID:10000048-1777658400-1777669200@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Cocktails by Candlelight: Spring
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 event that sparked the series: Cocktails by Candlelight.  Sip on period cocktails and sample historic foods while you enjoy the serenity of Mason Neck by candlelight.  Situated in the heart of the historic property\, this event offers the perfect opportunity to relax with friends and loved ones. \nParticipants 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 Cocktails by Candlelight: Spring event. \nIndividual $55\nMembers $45 \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-spring/
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:20260506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260430T154008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T154008Z
UID:10000072-1778079600-1778086800@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Public Notice
DESCRIPTION:Public Notice: The Executive Committee of the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall\, Inc. (BRGHI) will meet on May 6\, 2026\, at 3:00 p.m. EDT. \nThis will be an all-virtual meeting. \nLink to meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89216161962 \nShould there be audio or visual transmission issues during the meeting\, please report the issue by calling 404.660.5445. \nShould the meeting format change\, a subsequent notice will be issued in accordance with Virginia Code 2.2-3707. \nPublic comment will not be heard at this meeting.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/public-notice-8/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T111500
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260114T183140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T183233Z
UID:10000049-1778149800-1778152500@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Nature Thursdays - May
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. \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\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-may/
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:20260516T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260508T154628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T154628Z
UID:10000073-1778927400-1778931000@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Storytime Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to read\, learn\, and stand up! Calling all our fledgling scholars to join us for Storytime Saturdays! This program runs on the third Saturday of every month at 10:30 AM.  \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!  \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!   \nCheck out the themes for the next few months below!     \nThis program will run rain or shine\, so please dress for the weather!    \n\n\n\nMarch \nUsing Your Voice \n\n\nApril \nFreedom/Liberty \n\n\nMay \nResponsibility \n\n\nJune \nTraditions \n\n\nJuly \nSymbols \n\n\nAugust \nRights \n\n\nSeptember \nCourage \n\n\nOctober \nIndigenous History \n\n\nNovember \nPast and Future \n\n\nDecember \nCommunity \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is preferred at: Buy May Storytime Saturday 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-3/
CATEGORIES:In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20251223T202746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T204458Z
UID:10000031-1778954400-1778965200@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Cheers to 250 years! A Birthday Gala celebrating the Virginia Declaration of Rights
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Gunston Hall’s Annual Fundraising Gala on May 16\, 2026 for a night of fun\, elegance\, and support for a great cause! The gala will take place in our Riverside Garden. Tickets include an open bar (beer\, wine\, signature cocktails)\, passed appetizers\, a plated meal with dessert\, and access to our auction items. Individual tickets are $195 / person. \nTickets are available here \nEvening Schedule: \n6 – 6:30 p.m. \n\nCocktails and Passed Appetizers\nMusic by The Leesburg String Quartet\n\n6:30 – 7:30 p.m. \n\nPlated Dinner\nMusic by The Leesburg String Quartet\n\n7:30 – 8 p.m. \n\nOpening remarks\nDessert\, tea\, and coffee\n\n8 – 9 p.m. \n\nLive and Impact Auction led by Auctioneer Daniel Sanders of Four Sales Ltd and Inventory Inspector LLC\n\n\nThank you to our Gala Sponsors: \nPresenting Sponsor: \n\nGunston Hall’s Foundation\n\n \nInspiration Sponsor: \n\n\nCarly & Frank Fiorina \n\n\nAction Sponsor: \n\nLogan Capital\n\n \nIdeas Sponsors: \n\nMG & Mrs. John D. Altenburg\, Jr.\, Ret.\nMark Ingrao – Aspen Strategies\, LLC\nThe Berger Family\nMrs. Hannah Cox\nGeorge Mason University: Law & Economics Center\nMr. Charles Hurt\nKolas Contracting\, Inc.\nThe National Society of Colonial Dames Association Board of Regents of Gunston Hall Inc.\nMG Bruce K. Scott\, Ret./Gunston Hall Foundation Trustee\nDavid & Meridel Turch\nVisit Fairfax\n\nAnnual Advocate Sponsor: \n\nFreedom Bank\n\n \nIn-kind Sponsors: \nThank you to Mr. Daniel Sanders\, our guest auctioneer for the evening! \n\nDaniel Sanders of Four Sales Ltd and Inventory Inspector LLC\n\n\nTo learn more and become a sponsor for the gala\, please contact: \nKate Zidek\, Development Manager at kate.zidek@gunstonhall.org \n  \nFor additional information or questions about the event\, contact: \n\nNicole Ryan\, Vice President of Business Enterprise & Guest Engagement\nnicole.ryan@gunstonhall.org\n(703) 550-9220
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/cheers-to-250-years-a-birthday-gala-celebrating-the-virginia-declaration-of-rights/
CATEGORIES:In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260114T184127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T184619Z
UID:10000050-1779280200-1779282000@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:History Bites May 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  \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!
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-bites-may-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T111500
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260114T184824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T185021Z
UID:10000051-1780569000-1780571700@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Nature Thursdays - June
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. \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.  \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-june/
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:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260114T185454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T165947Z
UID:10000052-1781258400-1781280000@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Declaration Day
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights!\nOn Friday\, June 12th\, join us at 11 a.m. to help welcome 50 of America’s newest citizens at a special naturalization ceremony on the lawn. \nOn Saturday\, June 13th\, return for a festival celebrating the ratification of the Virginia Declaration of Rights.  The day will be full of activities for the whole family\, including live music\, spoken word performances\, tours of the historic house\, and museum theater performances. \nAdmission\nOn Friday\, June 12th\, admission is complimentary from open until 1 p.m. for the naturalization ceremony.  After 1 p.m.\, general admission applies. \nAdmission is complimentary all day on Saturday\, June 13th. \nRain or Shine \nThis special program will occur rain or shine.  In the event of significant rainfall or thunderstorms\, all activities will move to indoor locations.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/declaration-day/2026-06-12/
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:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260114T185454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T165947Z
UID:10000053-1781344800-1781366400@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Declaration Day
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights!\nOn Friday\, June 12th\, join us at 11 a.m. to help welcome 50 of America’s newest citizens at a special naturalization ceremony on the lawn. \nOn Saturday\, June 13th\, return for a festival celebrating the ratification of the Virginia Declaration of Rights.  The day will be full of activities for the whole family\, including live music\, spoken word performances\, tours of the historic house\, and museum theater performances. \nAdmission\nOn Friday\, June 12th\, admission is complimentary from open until 1 p.m. for the naturalization ceremony.  After 1 p.m.\, general admission applies. \nAdmission is complimentary all day on Saturday\, June 13th. \nRain or Shine \nThis special program will occur rain or shine.  In the event of significant rainfall or thunderstorms\, all activities will move to indoor locations.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/declaration-day/2026-06-13/
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:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260322T161725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T160742Z
UID:10000054-1782554400-1782576000@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays - How To History
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 27: How to: History! \nGamify your 250th! For the first Summer Saturday of 2026\, join Gunston Hall’s special Civics Season event\, How To: History! Come learn and play with us to discover how we figure out the past in order to build our future. Try your hand at George Against Humanity\, figure out fact from fiction\, write some historic headlines\, and wash archaeological artifacts. There will also be music\, community partners\, take home resources\, and of course PIZZA. Come for the games and stay for your slice of history. 🍕 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/summer-saturdays-how-to-history/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125131
CREATED:20260322T162256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T160530Z
UID:10000066-1783764000-1783785600@gunstonhall.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays - Party for the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 11: Party for the Revolution\nIt’s a party—it’s a Revolution! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution at this special Summer Saturdays event at Gunston Hall. Enjoy a full day of crafts\, games\, music\, and more. Connect with community partners to learn about Virginia during the Revolution\, make your own tricorn hat and cockade\, play 18th-century games\, and enjoy sweet treats in honor of this historic anniversary.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/summer-saturdays-party-for-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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