(14-Adult) Learn about how African Americans contributed to the Continental Army in 1775 and how James Lafayette spied for George Washington. Learn the stories of Black Virginians, free and enslaved, who fought for freedom—theirs and the nation’s.

This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. Scouts must complete all prework before the start of class. Pre-work and program details available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scouts. Scouts unable to complete all requirements may receive partial credit from their merit badge counselor.

(6-Adult) Hike the trail and learn about the history of abandoned sites hidden from most visitor’s view. Follow trails of forested areas and Cain’s Branch waterway to learn about the life of early inhabitants who made Sully their home. This outdoor guided program does involve some walking over uneven terrain and along trails. Program is held weather permitting.

This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. Scouts must complete all prework before the start of class. Pre-work and program details available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scouts. Scouts unable to complete all requirements may receive partial credit from their merit badge counselor.

This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. Scouts must complete all prework before the start of class. Pre-work and program details available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scouts. Scouts unable to complete all requirements may receive partial credit from their merit badge counselor.

This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. Scouts must complete all prework before the start of class. Pre-work and program details available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scouts. Scouts unable to complete all requirements may receive partial credit from their merit badge counselor.

(5-8 yrs.) Experience history as you churn your own butter, make other historic foods, gain traditional crafting skills and play games from the past.

(6-Adult) Explore Sully's heirloom garden and learn how early Americans used herbs in cooking, medicine and housekeeping. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250 commemoration.

(6-Adult) Discover the traditional methods of preserving food before refrigerators were available. Try your hand at pickling and take home some tasty skills. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250 commemoration.

(12-Adult) Discover how Sully went from a 1950’s private home to the historic site it is today. Hear how local citizens saved Sully from demolition and how the surviving buildings were restored to their 1794-5 origins. Examine the archaeological reports and early documents that aided in the reconstruction of the housing for enslaved people. Learn how past and recently completed restoration work have preserved Sully’s history for the future. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250 commemoration.

(7-13 yrs.) Discover more about life in 18th century Virginia as we dive into primary sources and stories from the past at Sully Historic Site. Practice analyzing historical documents, make your own ink, and write your very own historical document.

Satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. See site’s website for details. This title allows online group registration.

(8-Adult) Can you save history before the clock runs out? Imagine a local landmark is slated for demolition, and only your team can prove its link to the legendary double agent James Armistead Lafayette. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250 commemoration.

(16-Adult) Learn the basic skills and shapes to felt wool into animals, and practice as you make needle felted birds to take home. Spend an afternoon learning and creating animals that make wonderful decorations and gifts. All supplies for two birds included. Take home a felting kit to continue crafting at home.

(12-Adult) Learn about the lives and legacy of the people enslaved at Sully Historic Site from the 1700s to the Civil War. This tour includes a walk into the original outbuildings, Sully House and representative housing for the enslaved. Sully is on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The tour is held weather permitting. This program links to the VA250 and the Fairfax250 commemoration.

(8-12 yrs.) Use 18th century tricks and tools to solve mysteries. Discover stories of famous spies, as you code and decode messages, hide clues, and protect secrets of the Revolutionary War.

(14-Adult) Explore historic buildings, items and documents to learn how the Lee family and others in Fairfax County laid the foundation for the new United States.

(All Ages) Learn about the history and importance of Sully Historic Site. Explore the lives of the people who lived and labored at this site from the 1700s to the 1950s. This guided tour covers the housing of enslaved people, the 1794 Sully house, the kitchen, the laundry and other historic structures. Private tours available upon request. Please contact the site for details.

(8-Adult) Come and tour the historic buildings and landscape by safe candlelight. Experience how different kinds of light reflected on the lives of Sully's free and enslaved residents. Enjoy refreshments after the tour. Pre-registration required. Note: This program involves walking outside and indoors in very low light. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250 commemoration.