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SUMMARY:Nature Thursdays - May
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. \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\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-may/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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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. \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.  \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-june/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T160000
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SUMMARY:Declaration Day
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights!\nOn Friday\, June 12th\, join us at 11 a.m. to help welcome 50 of America’s newest citizens at a special naturalization ceremony on the lawn. \nOn Saturday\, June 13th\, return for a festival celebrating the ratification of the Virginia Declaration of Rights.  The day will be full of activities for the whole family\, including live music\, spoken word performances\, tours of the historic house\, and museum theater performances. \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/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
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SUMMARY:Declaration Day
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights!\nOn Friday\, June 12th\, join us at 11 a.m. to help welcome 50 of America’s newest citizens at a special naturalization ceremony on the lawn. \nOn Saturday\, June 13th\, return for a festival celebrating the ratification of the Virginia Declaration of Rights.  The day will be full of activities for the whole family\, including live music\, spoken word performances\, tours of the historic house\, and museum theater performances. \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T163014Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays - How To History
DESCRIPTION:Spend Summer Saturdays with Gunston Hall!  \nCelebrate the 250th this summer by attending our Saturday programming! Dig deep into the history of our site and explore our fun-filled civic themes that tie to modern applications of George Mason’s Virginia Declaration of Rights. Each Summer Saturday will feature a host of crafts\, games and other activities for the whole family.\nSaturday\, June 27: How to: History! \nExplore the past like a historian at Gunston Hall’s first 250th Summer Saturday of 2026. Think like an archaeologist\, participate in a curator relay\, and try out your historic calligraphy skills. Family-friendly fun for all ages! \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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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Summer Saturdays is getting an overhaul this year!  Check back soon for more details or sign up for our mailing list to be the first to know when the changes go live.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/summer-saturdays/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays - Party for the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Spend Summer Saturdays with Gunston Hall!  \nCelebrate the 250th this summer by attending our Saturday programming! Dig deep into the history of our site and explore our fun-filled civic themes that tie to modern applications of George Mason’s Virginia Declaration of Rights. Each Summer Saturday will feature a host of crafts\, games and other activities for the whole family.\n\n\nSaturday\, July 11: Party for the Revolution\nCelebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution at Gunston Hall. Try your hand at historic games and crafts that showcase life in the 18th century.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/summer-saturdays-party-for-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T210000
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SUMMARY:Cocktails by Candlelight: Garden Party
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 newest program in our Cocktails by Candlelight series: The Garden Party.  By popular demand\, we’ve designed an event that takes place entirely in the historic Riverside Garden.  Relax on the bowling green with a summery cocktail\, play lawn games\, and participate in other leisure activities from the 18th century. \nParticipants 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 Garden Party event. \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-garden-party/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T160000
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Summer Saturdays is getting an overhaul this year!  Check back soon for more details or sign up for our mailing list to be the first to know when the changes go live.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/summer-saturdays/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T160000
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays - Speak up\, Speak out 
DESCRIPTION:Spend Summer Saturdays with Gunston Hall!  \nCelebrate the 250th this summer by attending our Saturday programming! Dig deep into the history of our site and explore our fun-filled civic themes that tie to modern applications of George Mason’s Virginia Declaration of Rights. Each Summer Saturday will feature a host of crafts\, games and other activities for the whole family.\n\n\nSaturday\, July 25: Speak up\, Speak out\nCraft your way through history with Gunston Hall. This 250th Summer Saturday event highlighting crafting as a form of activism will showcase “craftivism” through the ages: from the homespun movement in the 18th century\, through WWII and today. Explore demonstrations courtesy of community partners\, try your hand at historic crafts\, and take home patterns to help you speak up and speak out.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/summer-saturdays-speak-up-speak-out/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T014123
CREATED:20260114T190213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T190654Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Summer Saturdays is getting an overhaul this year!  Check back soon for more details or sign up for our mailing list to be the first to know when the changes go live.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/summer-saturdays/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T014123
CREATED:20260322T162651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T162651Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays - Community and Culture 
DESCRIPTION:Spend Summer Saturdays with Gunston Hall!  \nCelebrate the 250th this summer by attending our Saturday programming! Dig deep into the history of our site and explore our fun-filled civic themes that tie to modern applications of George Mason’s Virginia Declaration of Rights. Each Summer Saturday will feature a host of crafts\, games and other activities for the whole family.\n\n\nSaturday\, August 8: Community and Culture\nCelebrate community this 250th with Gunston Hall. In an effort to represent our area\, come share in the fun with scrapbooking\, sharing family stories\, and speaking with community partners. And of course\, come try a wide variety of multi-cultural snacks and games.\n\n 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/summer-saturdays-community-and-culture/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T014123
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T190654Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Summer Saturdays is getting an overhaul this year!  Check back soon for more details or sign up for our mailing list to be the first to know when the changes go live.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/summer-saturdays/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Gunston Hall\, 10709 Gunston Road\, Mason Neck\, Virginia\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T162807Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays - Trivia 
DESCRIPTION:Spend Summer Saturdays with Gunston Hall!  \nCelebrate the 250th this summer by attending our Saturday programming! Dig deep into the history of our site and explore our fun-filled civic themes that tie to modern applications of George Mason’s Virginia Declaration of Rights. Each Summer Saturday will feature a host of crafts\, games and other activities for the whole family.\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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T210000
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SUMMARY:Cocktails by Candlelight: Fall
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 event that sparked the Series: Cocktails by Candlelight.  Sip on period cocktails and sample historic foods while you enjoy the serenity of Mason Neck by candlelight.  Situated in the heart of the historic property\, this event offers the perfect opportunity to relax with friends and loved ones. \nParticipants 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 Cocktails by Candlelight: Fall event. \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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