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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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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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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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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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