A selection of 18th century books focusing on George Mason, Gunston Hall, the Colonial Period, the Founding Fathers, and George Washington. The most popular book is the Gunston Hall Guidebook, which features photos of the house and property, for $10.95. Books range from $10 to $30. Photo by Steve Hibbard.
Looking for the perfect gift for a local history buff? The Gunston Hall Museum Shop, located in the visitor's center of Gunston Hall Plantation, offers one-of-a-kind gifts, historical books, food and locally crafted items. Opened 362 days a year from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., the range of gifts includes everything from educational items, to pewter and sterling silver candlesticks to gravy ladles, baby cups and rattles. There are history-focused gifts like scrolls and posters of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which was written by George Mason, and was the precursor to the Bill of Rights. Food items include Carriage House Cheese Straws, Route 11 Chips, and Virginia Peanuts.
Gunston Hall Plantation sits on 550 acres overlooking the Potomac River in Lorton. It is a state-owned facility, which is overseen by a Board of Regents comprised of members of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America. Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., every half an hour on the hour.
Gunston Hall Museum Shop is located at 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton. Call 703-550-9220 or visit the website www.GunstonHall.org.