Gunston Hall

A symmetrical brick colonial-style house with white-trimmed windows, a central front entrance with steps, and two chimneys, set against a blue sky with trees in the background.

A spacious hallway with wooden floors, green chairs, dark wood doors, and ornate wallpaper featuring arches and scenic designs. A staircase leads upstairs and natural light fills the space from large windows.

A traditional dining room with yellow walls, wooden floor, floral wallpaper, a set dining table with six chairs, a large mirror, and two windows letting in natural light.

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The 1755 Georgian-style mansion was the home of George Mason, author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights and a framer of the U.S. Constitution. Open daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., except WEDNESDAY. Closed to the public on Wednesdays but are open for private events and school tours.
Closed major holidays.

Special tour and admission rates are offered to groups of 10 or more. Arrange in advance to have a guided mansion tour or a combination mansion/grounds tour package. Tours may be scheduled on particular topics such as architecture, archaeology, women on the plantation, or slave life. A wide range of school tours is also available.