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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.\n\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!\n\nEach monthly session will explore a different a 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. Check out the themes for the next few months below!\n\nThis program runs rain or shine\, so please practice outdoor preparedness and dress for the weather!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune\n\n\n\n\nSummer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly\n\n\n\n\nFlowers\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust\n\n\n\n\nWater\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember\n\n\n\n\nFall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober\n\n\n\n\nSky\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember\n\n\n\n\nTrees\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember\n\n\n\n\nWinter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\nAdvance registration is preferred.\nAdult: $10\nSenior: $8\nChildren 6-18:  $5\nChildren 5 and under: Complimentary\nMembers receive complimentary admission.
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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SUMMARY:Public Notice
DESCRIPTION:Public Notice: On June 10 and 11\, 2026\, Gunston Hall’s Executive Committee will hold an in-person meeting at Gunston Hall. \n  \nJune 10\, 2026 \n9:00am to 4:00pm ET \nLocation: Gunston Hall \n  \nJune 11\, 2026 \n9:00am to 12:00pm ET \nLocation: Gunston Hall \n  \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-9/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Declaration Day
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights!\nFriday\, June 12\n10 a.m.-1 p.m. \nHelp us commemorate the anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights with a special naturalization ceremony on the lawn.  Guests are invited to participate in a number of activities before the ceremony.  Then\, once the ceremony starts at 11 a.m.\, help us welcome 50 of America’s newest citizens on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration.  Finally\, join us for refreshments on the lawn and tours of the historic house. \nSaturday\, June 13\n10 a.m.-4 p.m. \nCome back on Saturday\, June 13th for a festival-style celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights.  Enjoy live music\, museum theater performances\, hands-on activities\, and engage with other civically minded organizations including HeadCount\, Mason Neck State Park\, and the Library of Virginia.  Lunch and treats are available for purchase throughout the day. \n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n10 a.m.\nWelcome\n\n\n10-10:45 a.m.\nMansion Tours\n\n\n10:15-11:45 a.m.\nWreath Laying Ceremony – SAR\n\n\n10:30-11:30 a.m.\nGeorge Mason and the Virginia Declaration of Rights Through Their Eyes: A Conversation between Thomas Jefferson and George Washington\n\n\n11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.\nMuseum Theater: George Mason and His Legacy*\n\n\n11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.\nMusic: Itinerant Band\n\n\n12:15-1:15 p.m.\nMansion Tours\n\n\n12:45 p.m.\nBirthday Cake for the Declaration\n\n\n1:30-2:45 p.m.\nMuseum Theater: George Mason and His Legacy*\n\n\n2-3 p.m.\nGeorge Mason and the Virginia Declaration of Rights Through Their Eyes: A Conversation between Thomas Jefferson and George Washington\n\n\n2:45-3:45 p.m.\nMansion Tours\n\n\n3 p.m.\nBirthday Cake for the Declaration\n\n\n4 p.m.\nMuseum Theater: George Mason and His Legacy*\n\n\n\n*The Museum Theater program can take only 24 guests at one time.  Participants may pick up a timed ticket\, free of charge\, for one of the performances on the day of the event. \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-2/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Declaration Day
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights!\nFriday\, June 12\n10 a.m.-1 p.m. \nHelp us commemorate the anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights with a special naturalization ceremony on the lawn.  Guests are invited to participate in a number of activities before the ceremony.  Then\, once the ceremony starts at 11 a.m.\, help us welcome 50 of America’s newest citizens on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration.  Finally\, join us for refreshments on the lawn and tours of the historic house. \nSaturday\, June 13\n10 a.m.-4 p.m. \nCome back on Saturday\, June 13th for a festival-style celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights.  Enjoy live music\, museum theater performances\, hands-on activities\, and engage with other civically minded organizations including HeadCount\, Mason Neck State Park\, and the Library of Virginia. \nWe’ll also have Colonial Kettle Corn onsite with fresh popcorn and pizza available for purchase by the slice. \n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n10 a.m.\nWelcome\n\n\n10-10:45 a.m.\nMansion Tours\n\n\n10:15-11:45 a.m.\nWreath Laying Ceremony – SAR\n\n\n10:30-11:30 a.m.\nGeorge Mason and the Virginia Declaration of Rights Through Their Eyes: A Conversation between Thomas Jefferson and George Washington\n\n\n11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.\nMuseum Theater: George Mason and His Legacy*\n\n\n11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.\nMusic: Itinerant Band\n\n\n12:15-1:15 p.m.\nMansion Tours\n\n\n12:45 p.m.\nBirthday Cake for the Declaration\n\n\n1:30-2:45 p.m.\nMuseum Theater: George Mason and His Legacy*\n\n\n2-3 p.m.\nGeorge Mason and the Virginia Declaration of Rights Through Their Eyes: A Conversation between Thomas Jefferson and George Washington\n\n\n2:45-3:45 p.m.\nMansion Tours\n\n\n3 p.m.\nBirthday Cake for the Declaration\n\n\n4 p.m.\nMuseum Theater: George Mason and His Legacy*\n\n\n\n*The Museum Theater program can take only 24 guests at one time.  Participants may pick up a timed ticket\, free of charge\, for one of the performances on the day of the event. \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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SUMMARY:Public Notice
DESCRIPTION:Public Notice:\n\nThe Nominating Committee of the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall\, Inc. (BRGHI) will meet on June 15\, 2026 at 2 PM Eastern (1 PM Central). This will be an all-virtual meeting. Link to meeting: Virtual meeting of the BRGHI Nominating Committee. 2 PM Eastern\, 1 PM Central ________________________________________________________________________________ \nMicrosoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/254814607004862?p=8XvQbudSaGhePo3XfX \nMeeting ID: 254 814 607 004 862 \nPasscode: hY7oj32d \nDial in by phone +1 434-230-0065\,\,800714489# United States\, South Hill Find a local number Phone conference ID: 800 714 489# \nShould there be audio or visual transmission issues during the meeting\, please report the issue by calling 703-550-9220 and asking for Christopher Eck\, Executive Director. \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-10/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Storytime Saturdays - June Traditions
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to read\, learn\, and stand up! \nCalling all our fledgling scholars to join us for Storytime Saturdays! This program runs on the third Saturday of every month at 10:30 AM.\n\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!\n\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!\n\nCheck out the themes for the next few months below!\n\nThis program will run rain or shine\, so please dress for the weather!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune \n\n\nTraditions \n\n\n\n\nJuly \n\n\nSymbols \n\n\n\n\nAugust \n\n\nRights \n\n\n\n\nSeptember \n\n\nCourage \n\n\n\n\nOctober \n\n\nIndigenous History \n\n\n\n\nNovember \n\n\nPast and Future \n\n\n\n\nDecember \n\n\nCommunity \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance registration is preferred at: Buy June 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-june-traditions/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays - How To History
DESCRIPTION:Spend the Summer at Gunston Hall!  \nJoin 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.\n\nEnjoy hands-on crafts\, games\, and activities for all ages\, along with snacks\, music\, and community partners throughout the day. \nCome play\, learn\, and celebrate with us! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 27\n\n\n\n\nJuly 11\n\n\n\n\nJuly 25\n\n\n\n\nAugust 8\n\n\n\n\nAugust 22\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to: History\n\n\n\n\nParty for the Revolution\n\n\n\n\nCrafting Our Voices\n\n\n\n\nCommunity and Culture\n\n\n\n\nTrivia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer Saturdays is included with general admission.\n\n\nSaturday\, 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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