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(6-Adult) Explore the Past Through Archeology at Sully Historic Site. Delve into the rich history of Sully Historic Site through the fascinating lens of archeology. Participants will discover how the artifacts left behind by past residents reveal the stories of their lives and this place. Using hands-on activities, visitors will explore archaeology tools, techniques and procedures. Join us to uncover the layers of history and connect with the past. This program links to the VA250 and the Fairfax250 commemoration.
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.
Satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. See site’s website for details.
Experience history through as you churn your own butter, sample historic foods, gain traditional crafting skills and play historic games.
(8-12yrs) Experience history through simple recipes, crafts, and games. Have fun as you churn your own butter, sample historic foods, gain traditional crafting skills and play historic games.
(8-13 yrs.) This patch will help you understand the importance of dark skies and how you can protect this resource. You will learn about light pollution, see the effect of light pollution yourself, learn how you can make changes to reduce light pollution, and share what you have learned with others. This program was made possible by support from the Fairfax County Park Foundation. Patch included.
(8-Adult) Discover the bounty of edible plants in your backyard. Join us to hunt edible plants and explore how the people of Sully used wild plants for food and medicine.
(8-Adult) Unearth the secrets of crafting clay pots and make a pot to take home. Discover the traditional methods of making paints and pigments from natural materials, connecting with our ancestors' resourcefulness.
Satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. See site’s website for details. This title allows online group registration.
(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, main 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.
(All Ages) Learn about the history and importance of Sully Historic Site. Explore the lives of the people who lived and worked 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.
