Saturday, July 11: Party for the Revolution It’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 […]
Cocktails by Candlelight is now a series! We’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 […]
Saturday, July 25: Speak up, Speak out - Crafting Our Voices Craft your way through history this summer at Gunston Hall! This Summer Saturdays program explores how people have used fiber arts and crafts to make their voices heard—from the homespun movement of the Revolution to women’s suffrage protests and coded messaging during the World […]
Saturday, August 8: Community and Culture We’re celebrating community at Gunston Hall for the 250th! Join us for a special Summer Saturdays program highlighting our local community and the cultures that shape it. Meet community partners, take home volunteer resources, and discover the role you can play locally. Enjoy a folklore story time, plus music, […]
Spend the Summer at Gunston Hall! Join us for a special edition of our annual Summer Saturdays, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Each all-day program features a civics-focused theme that connects history to today—exploring George Mason’s ideas and what it means to be American during this semi-quincentennial year. Enjoy hands-on crafts, games, […]
Cocktails by Candlelight is now a series! We’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 […]