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(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.
(16-Adult) Throughout history, collective storytelling has sometimes blurred the lines between reality and folklore. Hear about popular historical fictions in Virginia’s history, how some have been debunked by historians and others endure. Close to home, discover some historical myths of Fairfax County, and a few that we’ve discovered and corrected at Historic Green Spring. Refreshments served. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250 commemoration.
(4-Adult) Explore 200-year-old Colvin Run Mill as we grind grain using the power of the waterwheel. Hear and smell the grindstones at work. Learn how automated gristmills revolutionized flour production. Visit the 19th century Miller's House and stop by Colvin Run General Store to purchase our ground grain. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250 commemoration.
(16-Adult) Historic inventories reveal that tea was enjoyed by residents of Green Spring from the early 1800s to the mid-20th century. Learn about the historical shift from green to black teas in America during this time as you sample a range of both tea types. Learn about their geographic origins, cultivation and history, how to brew them to perfection and why black and green teas are still the most widely consumed by Americans today. Accompaniments served. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250 commemoration.
(6-Adult) Discover more about the turbulent history and importance of Sully and Fairfax County during the Civil War. Tour the historic site and learn about the different figures who experienced the war at Sully. Hear about Maria Barlow, who encountered and dealt with troops on both sides. Gain a better understanding of the effects the war had on Fairfax County and why it matters today. This program links to the VA250 and the Fairfax250 commemoration.
