George Mason's Gunston Hall

Gunston Hall's mission is to utilize fully the physical and scholarly resources of Gunston Hall to stimulate continuing public exploration of democratic ideals as first presented by George Mason in the 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights.

Gunston Hall is a historic site and museum that was first owned by George Mason IV (1725-1792), a fourth generation Virginian who became a senior statesman and author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights. In the 18th century, hundreds of enslaved people, several indentured servants and wage laborers, tenant farmers, and George Mason's family resided in and around Gunston Hall.

Volunteers at Gunston Hall annually serve more than 6000 school children and thousands of additional guests. Volunteer opportunities include teaching students as a docent for school tours, gardening in our historic garden, supporting activities at special events, and participating in archaeology digs.

This beautiful historic site is located on 550 wooded acres with a view of the Potomac River. The museum is on Mason Neck and is only a few minutes' drive from I-95 and US Route 1.