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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Get into the holiday spirit at Gunston Hall!
Join us Thursday, December 4, from 6–8:30 p.m. in the Ann Mason Room for a Holiday Wreath Making Workshop with Quince Blossom Ridge. Create a festive wreath using fresh greens, seasonal décor, and plenty of holiday cheer. Tickets include light refreshments plus a themed cocktail or mocktail.
🎟 Limited spots available—tickets go on sale October 1!
Celebrate the season with Gunston Hall’s festive holiday event! Explore Christmas traditions from the 1780s and 1920s with games, crafts, live music, a visit from Santa, and more. Discover how people of all backgrounds experienced the holidays in the 18th century. Tickets: $15 adults / $8 kids. Members save 50%.
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 […]
Explore history, listen to diverse stories, and discover natural beauty at the Home of American Rights.
