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Cocktails by Candlelight: Fall

Gunston Hall 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck, Virginia, United States

Experience the original inspiration behind Cocktails, the Series at Cocktails by Candlelight. Enjoy historic foods and sip on period-authentic cocktails in the glow of candlelight, all set against the peaceful backdrop of Mason Neck. This intimate evening invites you to relax and unwind with friends in the heart of a treasured historic setting.

21+ only

Tickets:
Individual – $55
Members – $45
Available at the door unless sold out in advance.

Closed 12-5pm

George Mason's Gunston Hall will close Thursday the 25th at Noon for meetings. We will reopen at 9:30 am on Friday.

Storytime: Nature Thursdays – Hibernation

Gunston Hall 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck, Virginia, United States

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. Your 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. […]

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE On 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. October 10, 2025 5:00pm ET Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83373046119?pwd=nNbGab76To6GLOWqJaR05g3f5s9OL5.1 Should the meeting format change, a subsequent notice will be issued and in accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-3707. Public comment […]

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE On 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 […]

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History Bites October

Online

Lunch for Your Brain! How 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 […]

Free

Storytime: Nature Thursdays – Trees

Gunston Hall 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck, Virginia, United States

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. Your preschool-aged […]

History in the Kitchen

Discover the diverse food traditions of colonial Virginia in this engaging online cooking series. Each 45-minute session explores a historic dish tied to a specific group—whether it’s the Mason family, enslaved individuals at Gunston Hall, white laborers and tenant farmers, or the Native peoples of the region. Participants will gain insight into how social class and wealth influenced access to food.

Perfect for families with kids ages 10–18 (and curious cooks of all ages), this complimentary program blends hands-on cooking with a taste of history.

Adult Hearth Cooking Workshop

Gunston Hall 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck, Virginia, United States

Experience 18th-century cooking at Gunston Hall’s hearth kitchen during this immersive one-day workshop. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., learn historic recipes and open-fire techniques, enjoy a house tour, and connect with fellow food enthusiasts. Includes all materials and lunch. $150 general / $125 members.

Explore history, listen to diverse stories, and discover natural beauty at the Home of American Rights.

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