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SUMMARY:Public Notice
DESCRIPTION:The Governance Committee of the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall\, Inc. (BRGHI) will meet on September 1\, 2026 at 11:00 EST. This will be an all-virtual meeting. \nLink to meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86386071297?pwd=oqCOF6QpV9jlVacPKShWdwpsQAA5BD.1 \nShould there be audio or visual transmission issues during the meeting\, please report the issue by calling Nell Payne at 202.265.4153. \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.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/public-notice-15/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T140000
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SUMMARY:Public Notice
DESCRIPTION:The Executive Committee of the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall\, Inc. (BRGHI) will meet on September 2\, 2026  at 2:00 PM EDT.  This will be an all-virtual meeting. \nLink to meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81048900798 \nShould there be audio or visual transmission issues during the meeting\, please report the issue by calling 404-66-5445. \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.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/public-notice-16/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T103000
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SUMMARY:Nature Thursdays - September Fall
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\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\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-september-fall/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T210000
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SUMMARY:Cocktails by Candlelight: Fall
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the event that started it all—Cocktails by Candlelight—celebrating its 10th anniversary! \nStep out of the everyday and spend an evening at Gunston Hall—with drinks\, candlelight\, and delicious bites in hand. \nSip period-inspired cocktails\, sample historic foods\, and experience the serenity of Mason Neck by candlelight. Set in the heart of Gunston Hall’s historic property\, this special evening offers the perfect opportunity to relax and connect with friends and loved ones. \nParticipants must be 21 or older. \nSingle Event Tickets\nIndividual $55\nMembers $45 \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-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T103000
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SUMMARY:We the Tots Storytime - September Courage
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\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 September 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-september-courage/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T123000
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SUMMARY:History Bites - Women and Politics: Dr. Katherine “Katie” Turk
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\nSeptember 16 – Women and Politics: Dr. Katherine “Katie” Turk\, professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\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-karine-lepillez-of-georgetown-university/
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CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T100000
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SUMMARY:Special Naturalization Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Gunston Hall is proud to host a naturalization ceremony on the lawn of George Mason’s historic mansion\, welcoming up to 50 of America’s newest citizens. Candidates for citizenship take the final step on a years-long journey during Gunston Hall’s semi-annual naturalization ceremony.  George Mason helped found the United States of America and paved the way for others to become citizens. \nWe are delighted to be joined by Virginia Delegate Rozia Henson\, Jr.\, who will serve as the ceremony’s keynote speaker and help welcome the candidates and their families. \nThe ceremony begins at 11 a.m. and is free and open to the public. A small reception will follow\, with special tours offered at noon and 12:30 p.m. Regular tours and admission will resume at 1 p.m. \nTours of the Mansion are not available until noon on the ceremony day.  Admission is complimentary until 1 p.m.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/special-naturalization-ceremony/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall\, Inc. 2026
DESCRIPTION:The semi-annual meeting of the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall\, Inc. will meet September 25-26\, 2026.  For more information about this meeting\, please email us at historic@gunstonhall.org.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/annual-meeting-of-the-board-of-regents-of-gunston-hall-inc-2026/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T090000
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SUMMARY:Public Notice
DESCRIPTION:Public Notice: The Executive Committee and the Finance & Investment Committee of the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall\, Inc. (BRGHI) will meet on September 25\, 2026. \n  \nThe full BRGHI will hold its semi-annual meeting on September 26 and 27\, 2026. \nThe location of all meetings will be Gunston Hall\,10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck VA\, 22079. Meeting times are approximate and may change based on duration of preceding meetings. Meeting locations are subject to change based on room availability. Members of the public will be directed to exact meeting locations from the front desk at the Visitor Center. \nSchedule of meetings: \nFriday\, September 25\, 2026 \n9:00am-12:00 pm Executive Committee \n1:00pm-2:00pm Joint meeting of Executive and Finance & Investment Committees \n2:15pm-3:30pm Finance & Investment Committee \n5:30pm-8:30pm Reception & Dinner \n  \nSaturday\, September 26\, 2026 \n9:00am-10:45am BRGHI Semi-Annual Meeting – Opening session \n11:00am-12:00pm Meetings of Governance\, Development\, Regent Support\, Arrangements and Museum Committees \n1:00pm-2:30pm Strategic Plan Review & Development Campaign Update \n2:45pm-3:30pm Descendant Advisory Board \n4:30pm-5:30pm Board of Visitors Meeting \n5:30pm-8:00pm Reception & Dinner \n  \nSunday\, September 27\, 2026 \n1:00pm-2:20pm BRGHI Semi-Annual Meeting – Closing session \nPublic comment will not be heard at this meeting.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/public-notice-17/
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260903T192104Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteering Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you a prospective volunteer or looking to find out more about what kinds of volunteer opportunities are available when you’re part of Gunston Hall’s volunteer team? We’ve put together this info session for you! \nThis free-to-attend\, informal information session will give you an idea of the kinds of activities volunteers at Gunston Hall do\, how volunteering at Gunston Hall supports the local community\, and why volunteering here could be a great fit for you. Bring any questions you may have. \nThis info session will be held in person at the Gunston Hall Visitor Center – please check in at the front desk when you arrive and you’ll be directed to the session. \nFor any questions\, contact Erin Turbeville\, Volunteer Coordinator\, at: Erin.Turbeville@gunstonhall.org or 703.550.9220
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/volunteering-info-session/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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