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 […]
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! Calling all little adventurers! Strap on your explorer […]
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 […]
Celebrate the season with Gunston Hall’s festive holiday event! Explore Christmas traditions from the 1780s and 1920s with games, crafts, live music, a visit from Santa, and more. Discover how people of all backgrounds experienced the holidays in the 18th century. Tickets: $15 adults / $8 kids. Members save 50%.
Get into the holiday spirit at Gunston Hall!
Join us Thursday, December 4, from 6–8:30 p.m. in the Ann Mason Room for a Holiday Wreath Making Workshop with Quince Blossom Ridge. Create a festive wreath using fresh greens, seasonal décor, and plenty of holiday cheer. Tickets include light refreshments plus a themed cocktail or mocktail.
🎟 Limited spots available—tickets go on sale October 1!
Calling all little adventurers! Strap on your explorer boots and join us for Nature Thursdays! This program runs on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM. Your 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. […]
Experience 18th-century cooking at Gunston Hall’s hearth kitchen during this immersive one-day workshop. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., learn historic recipes and open-fire techniques, enjoy a house tour, and connect with fellow food enthusiasts. Includes all materials and lunch. $150 general / $125 members.
Calling all little adventurers! Strap on your explorer boots and join us for Nature Thursdays! This program runs on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM. Your 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. […]
Calling all little adventurers! Strap on your explorer boots and join us for Nature Thursdays! This program runs on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM. Your 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. […]
Experience the original inspiration behind Cocktails, the Series at Cocktails by Candlelight. Enjoy historic foods and sip on period-authentic cocktails in the glow of candlelight, all set against the peaceful backdrop of Mason Neck. This intimate evening invites you to relax and unwind with friends in the heart of a treasured historic setting.
21+ only
Tickets:
Individual – $55
Members – $45
Available at the door unless sold out in advance.