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    Gunston Hall

    Gunston Hall

    4.5(33 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    If you're into American history, Gunston Hall is worth a tour to learn more about Founding Father…read moreGeorge Mason. The author of the Virginia Bill of Rights, Mason was contemporaries of George Washington and James Madison. Gunston Hall does a good job of bringing Mason's history to life. The visitor center includes an exhibit about his life, including areas for people of all ages to interact. There's even a dress up area that kids love. The house tour is $10 and it's the only way to go inside the 18th century mansion. The tour lasts around 45 minutes and they don't shy away from the fact that Mason enslaved between 100-300 people on his plantation. The garden behind the mansion is worth a visit as is hiking the trails, one which leads to the Potomac River. Mason and his first wife are buried near the mansion.

    For history buffs who have an hour or 2 to kill, Gunston Hall is highly recommended. While George…read moreMason did not sign the Declaration of Independence nor the U.S. Constitution, but he was a major political influencer during those revolutionary times. For $8-$10, you get a full guided house tour that last about an hour. You also get to walk the grounds and a small museum. With several other nearby attractions undergoing renovations thus limiting areas you can see there and still costing way more than $10, Gunston Hall is a great value. Strangely, the highlight for me was being able to walk the narrow spiral stairs that the "help" (yes, slaves) were mandated to take as part of their household duties.

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