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Colvin Run Mill Tour

(All Ages) Enjoy a tour of historic Colvin Run Mill built c.1811. The Mill is a tribute to industrial and mechanical innovation, and to the working people who made it happen. Learn the importance of the Mill to the multifaceted, surrounding community. Explore why our operational, water-powered gristmill is a prime example of how people, technology, and society rely upon each other for survival and success. See how the miller continues to make flour and cornmeal today. The tour covers the main grinding floor and the basement, including the gear pit. This tour is ADA compliant. Private tours available upon request. Please contact the site for details. Grain products ground at the Mill are available for purchase in our General Store year round.


Mill in Motion

(4-Adult) Explore Colvin Run Mill to see how it operated in 1811. Hear and feel the Mill grinding grain. Learn about Oliver Evans and his first US patents that revolutionized food production. Try your hands at simple machines. Visit the 19th century Miller's House and stop by Colvin Run General Store to purchase our ground grain.


All-American Girl: Living Dolls Camp (5-8yrs)

(5-8 yrs.) Pack up your favorite doll and experience the life of an American girl growing up in different eras in history. Bring these times to life with your doll through activities, costumes, crafts and themed games in a beautiful historic setting. Once registered, download camp forms from website.


Baloo the Builder - Bear Elective

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


Beginning Woodcarving - Wooden Spoon

(14-Adult) Northern Virginia Carvers teach beginning woodcarving. Basic carving cuts progress to spoon carving. Learn new skills and enjoy a meditative art. Additional required $60.00 supply fee to be paid to the instructor the first day of class. You will be contacted by the instructor prior to first class with information on purchasing safety equipment.


BGS-Home Scientist

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


Camp Colvin (8-12 yrs)

(8-12 yrs.) Discover what it was like to grow up in the past. Explore history through simple recipes, heritage crafts and games. Make food the way your ancestors did and be entertained with historical games and crafts as you become a time-traveler through history. Once registered, download camp forms from website.


CGS-Woodworker

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


Children's Holiday Shopping at Historic Colvin Run

(5-12 yrs.) No peeking, it’s a surprise. Children are accompanied by a secret shopper to assist them with purchasing holiday gifts at the Colvin Run Mill General Store. Assistants help wrap and tag gifts. Cost of gifts not included. Adults may tour the site and visit the Miller’s House exhibit while waiting.


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