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SUMMARY:Public Notice
DESCRIPTION:Public Notice \nThe Executive Committee of the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall\, Inc. (BRGHI) will meet on Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern. This will be an all-virtual meeting. \nLink to meeting: \nTopic: August Executive Committee Meeting Time: Aug 5\, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83199867606 Meeting chat link https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/83199867606 View meeting insights https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=74ebb312-c0c9-4de9-86fd-38d5a90607f4 Meeting ID: 831 9986 7606 — One tap mobile +13017158592\,\,83199867606# US (Washington DC) +13052241968\,\,83199867606# US — Join by SIP • 83199867606@zoomcrc.com Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/83199867606/invitations?signature=zDnur5zQyQqEHzU-kQZRzwFLLi6heZEdmgVtBxAyayg \nShould there be audio or visual transmission issues during the meeting\, please report the issue by calling Christopher Eck\, Executive Director\, Gunston Hall\, 703-550-9220. \nShould the meeting format change\, a subsequent notice will be issued in accordance with Virginia Code 2.2-3707. Public comment will not be heard at this meeting.
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SUMMARY:Nature Thursdays - August Water
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\nAugust \n\n\nWater \n\n\n\n\nSeptember \n\n\nFall \n\n\n\n\nOctober \n\n\nSky \n\n\n\n\nNovember \n\n\nTrees \n\n\n\n\nDecember \n\n\nWinter \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-august-water/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays - Community and Culture 
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\n\nSaturday\, August 8: Community and Culture\nWe’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\, snacks\, and games from around the world. And don’t forget to help us build a community scrapbook by showing us who you are!\n\n 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/summer-saturdays-community-and-culture/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
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SUMMARY:Public Notice
DESCRIPTION:Public Notice: \nThe Regent Support Committee of the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall\, Inc. (BRGHI) will meet on Tuesday\, August 11 at 10 AM Eastern. This will be an all-virtual meeting. \nLink to meeting: \nGunston Hall is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Regent Support Committee \nTime: Aug 11\, 2026 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86302479655?pwd=huJ55oec1WCH7aN2SaevGgcRFL7IlF.1 \nMeeting chat link \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/86302479655 \nMeeting ID: 863 0247 9655 \nPasscode: 945870 \n— \nOne tap mobile \n+19292056099\,\,86302479655#\,\,\,\,*945870# US (New York) \n+16469313860\,\,86302479655#\,\,\,\,*945870# US \n— \nJoin by SIP \n• 86302479655@zoomcrc.com \nJoin instructions \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/86302479655/invitations?signature=mNVTNrCNGFJNIf4tSXOAJ7kWfZdd7wEykqCKeSK8QHA \nShould there be audio or visual transmission issues during the meeting\, please report the issue by emailing: christopher.eck@gunstonhall.org. \nShould the meeting format change\, a subsequent notice will be issued in accordance with Virginia Code 2.2-3707. Public comment will not be heard at this meeting.
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SUMMARY:We the Tots Storytime - August Rights
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to read\, learn\, and stand up! \nCalling all our fledgling scholars to join us for We the Tots Storytime! This program runs on the third Tuesday  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\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\nAdvance registration is preferred at: Buy August 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-august-rights/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:History Bites - Women and Politics: Kathryn Gehred from Encyclopedia of Virginia
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.\n \n\nAugust 19 – Women and Politics: Kathryn Gehred from Encyclopedia of Virginia\nSeptember 16 – Women and Politics: Karine Lepillez of Georgetown University\nOctober 21 – Descendance and Legacy\nNovember 18 – Descendance and Legacy\nDecember 16 – Bill of Rights Day\n\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! \nSubscribe and Get a Reminder\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@georgemasonsgunstonhall4314 to be notified when the program goes live. \n 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-bites-women-and-politics-kathryn-gehred-from-encyclopedia-of-virginia/
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays - Trivia 
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\, August 22: Trivia\nClose out summer 2026 with Gunston Hall as we play 250th-themed trivia! There will be 6 rounds total\, split from 10am-noon\, and again from 1-3pm. When you’re not competing in the questions\, try out historic games and activities designed for all ages.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/summer-saturdays-trivia/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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