Social Studies Field Trips

Gunston Hall Plantation

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Gunston Hall Plantation
STREET: 10709 Gunston Rd.
CITY: Lorton	STATE: VA	ZIP: 22079	COUNTY: Fairfax
PHONE: 703-550-9220		FEES: Adults, $5. Seniors, $4. Students (Grades K - 12), $1.50.
HOURS AND DAYS: Daily, 9:30 - 5 pm. Last tour at 4:30 pm.

GRADES: 5	UNITS: 13 Colonies, Westward
CONTACT: Peggy Martz	PHONE: 703-550-9220
TYPE: Historic house	FEES: $1.50 per student, $4.00 per adult, teacher free.
DAYS: M T W Th F	HOURS: 9:30 am - 5 pm, tours at 10 and 10:30 am recommended.
LUNCH: Picnic area, soda machine
GROUP SIZE: 72. 1 adult per 10 students.
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Limited to restrooms and the first floor of the house.
LENGTH OF TOUR: 1 1/2 hours.

DESCRIPTION: The colonial plantation and home of George Mason. Children may visit a cemetery and a museum that features demonstrations of spinning and weaving at various times of the year. A Children's Touch Museum included. Gift shop, 7 children at a time with an adult, items inexpensive. There is a nature walk to the Potomac River, 30 min. each way. Book your visit as soon as possible.

RESOURCES

• School tour kit.
• Video on George Mason can be requested separately for a 2 week period.

• MCPS Activity Plan For This Field Trip Site

  Field Trip Planning Tools

  • MCPS Field Trip Checklist
  • Items to Bring on the Trip
  • Field Trip Tips
  • Tips for Primary Grades

  Internet Sites

  • Gunston Hall Plantation Home Page