Gunston Hall

A symmetrical, red-brick colonial-style house with white trim, dormer windows, and two large chimneys, set against a blue sky with scattered clouds and surrounded by green grass and trees.
A spacious hallway with wooden floors, four dark wooden doors, two green chairs, wallpaper with classical architectural designs, and a staircase leading to an upper floor. A hanging glass light fixture is centered above.
A historic dining room with yellow walls, wooden floor, a set table for five, ornate fireplace, large mirrors, and floral wallpaper on one wall. Sunlight streams through tall windows, illuminating the elegant, vintage decor.
Historic brick mansion with white columns and formal entrance on tree-lined grounds
Historic mansion garden with manicured hedges and pathways behind colonial estate
Elegant terraced gardens overlooking the Potomac River at historic estate
Ripe melon with Gunston Hall sticker in garden display
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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.