Events Calendar

Redware Pottery Classes

June 21, Saturday – Plate
July 24, Thursday – Mug
August 23, Saturday – Bowl

10-11:30am, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Create and paint a piece of early American-style redware pottery. Join Grace Wolf of Clay Cafe Studios of Chantilly at Sully Historic Site and make a plate,mug or bowl. Redware is red-tinted pottery popular during the late 1700s. Students learn the pottery making process, create a piece of redware using modern (lead free) paints, and see examples of local historic pottery. Fired and finished items will be ready for pickup one week later at Clay Cafe Studios, located at Sully Place Shopping Center. This hands-on art activity is great for families and children, ages 8 yrs. and up. House tour included. Pre-paid reservations required. $25/class or $65 for all three

June

15 Sunday

Antique Car Show

10am-3:30pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Celebrate Father’s Day at Sully’s Annual Antique Car Show co-sponsored by the Fairfax County Park Authority and The Model A Ford Club of America. More than 400 antique and classic cars fill the grounds. Buy the car of your dreams at the Car Corral or search for the perfect accessory in the Flea Market with more than 100 vendors. Treat Dad to a delicious lunch and get your toes tapping to the music of Jumpin’ Jupiter, reminiscent of the heyday of these classic automobiles. Tour of the first floor of the 1794 house included. $9/adult, $8/senior, $6/child

28 Saturday

Searching for Sully

1-4pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Explore Sully Historic Site. Using a map as your guide, see if you can identify how different spots at Sully may have served Richard Bland Lee’s daily life. Be sure to follow the clues, make the crafts and taste the snacks to help you figure out where you are. Tour cost separate. $6

July

July 12 and 13 Saturday and Sunday

World War II Living History

10am-4pm Saturday, 10am-3pm Sunday. Travel back to the World War II era as Sully Historic Site hosts Allied and Axis reenactors for a weekend of demonstrations, memories, and music. House tour included. $7/adult, $5/senior and child

August

August 16 Saturday and 17 Sunday

Civil War Encampment Weekend

10am-4pm Saturday, 10am-3pm Sunday. Federal and Confederate troops recreate Civil War daily life. Skirmishes each day include infantry, artillery and cavalry. Stop by the surgeon’s tent to see how the sick and wounded were treated. Enjoy live music and a fashion show. House tour included. $7/adult, $5/senior and child or two day ticket $12/adult, $8/senior and child

2008 Summer Entertainment Series - Where there's art for everyone!