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(14-Adult) A uniquely American symbol, the apple pie is really a medley of ingredients from far away and pie-making traditions from long ago. Explore the culinary roots of apple pie to discover an all-American dish that perfectly reflects this “melting-pot” nation. Hear about the historical importance of apple orchards in American agriculture and on Green Spring Farm. Afterwards, stay for apple pie and socializing. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250 commemoration.
(14-Adult) Hear hair-raising stories of hauntings and ghost hunters that pose dilemmas for caretakers of the past. Learn why historic sites with supernatural reputations can become haunted by ghost stories that misrepresent historical fact and reduce historical figures to mere spooks and specters. Hear how Green Spring’s Historic House and other local historic properties handle the question “are you haunted?” Afterwards, stay for some spooky refreshments and socializing.
(16-Adult) The emergence of the Colonial Revival dates to the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which inspired a powerful national movement to connect with America’s past. Discover why this collective nostalgia took hold and the different ways it was expressed. In architecture, the movement peaked from the late 1800s to the mid-20th century, when Green Spring’s Historic House received an extensive Colonial Revival-style rehabilitation. A brief guided tour of the exterior and interior of the house follows the presentation. Refreshments served. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250 commemoration.
(14-Adult) Contributions of the Scots are woven into our local history and the nation’s founding. Discover historical ties between Scotland and Green Spring’s surrounding communities. Hear how Scottish immigrants brought with them a tradition of revolution to America that reflected their own struggles for autonomy. Explore the connection between Scotland’s dramatic 14th century declaration of independence, the Treaty of Arbroath and America’s Declaration of Independence more than 450 years later. Afterwards, stay for refreshments and socializing.
