Colvin Run Mill Historic Site

CONTACT INFORMATION: Colvin Run General Store is open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ticketed Mill Tours available Saturday and Sunday. The grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk.
703-759-2771 TTY 711
10017 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, Virginia 22066
Kiersten Fiore
Colvin Run Mill Manager

Colvin Run Mill Historic Site Events

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War of 1812 and the Homefront

11/02/2025 12:00 pm

(All Ages Welcome) Discover how local farms and mills supported the U.S. Navy. Meet War of 1812 reenactors from Ship’s Company. Explore navigation tools, uniforms and sea rations. See the historic mill in action. Visit the general store and miller’s house.

Mini Millers

11/10/2025 10:00 am to 11/10/2025 10:45 am

(2-5 years) Explore Colvin Run Mill with your toddler or preschooler through STEAM activities, hands-on history, crafts, stories, and games. Programs include indoor and outdoor activities. Adults must participate with children. A different program each week. This week's program is about giving thanks.

Science Meets History - Flight

11/15/2025 10:00 am

(6-10 yrs.) Discover how flight developed from birds and insects to balloons and kites, then to planes and rockets. Conduct hands-on experiments to see how lift, drag, weight and thrust make flying possible.

Children's Holiday Shopping at Historic Colvin Run

12/06/2025 11:00 am

(5-12 yrs.) No peeking, it’s a surprise. Children are accompanied by a secret shopper to assist them with purchasing holiday gifts at the Colvin Run Mill General Store. Assistants help wrap and tag gifts. Cost of gifts not included. Adults may tour the site and visit the Miller’s House exhibit while waiting.

Sign up for shopping slots starting at 11…

Children's Holiday Shopping at Historic Colvin Run

12/07/2025 11:00 am

(5-12 yrs.) No peeking, it’s a surprise. Children are accompanied by a secret shopper to assist them with purchasing holiday gifts at the Colvin Run Mill General Store. Assistants help wrap and tag gifts. Cost of gifts not included. Adults may tour the site and visit the Miller’s House exhibit while waiting.

Sensory-Friendly Santa at the Mill

12/13/2025 12:30 pm

(3-Adult) At this sensory-friendly event, children with disabilities and their families can experience old-fashioned holiday fun at Colvin Run Mill in a quiet and calm environment. Families will have 15 minutes to visit Santa in the mill, and we will offer holiday crafts. Families may also visit the historic house and general store. The cost is for a whole family or…

Santa at the Mill

12/13/2025 3:00 pm

(3-Adult) Experience old-fashioned holiday fun at Colvin Run Mill. Visit Santa in the Mill, tour the Miller's House decorated for the holidays, roast a marshmallow and enjoy cocoa. Festive music and children's crafts complete the experience. Most families spend about an hour at this event.

Sign up starting at 3 p.m.

Sensory-Friendly Santa at the Mill

12/14/2025 11:30 am

(3-Adult) At this sensory-friendly event, children with disabilities and their families can experience old-fashioned holiday fun at Colvin Run Mill in a quiet and calm environment. Families will have 15 minutes to visit Santa in the mill, and we will offer holiday crafts. Families may also visit the historic house and general store. The cost is for a whole family or…

Santa at the Mill

12/14/2025 2:00 pm

(3-Adult) Experience old-fashioned holiday fun at Colvin Run Mill. Visit Santa in the Mill, tour the Miller's House decorated for the holidays, roast a marshmallow and enjoy cocoa. Festive music and children's crafts complete the experience. Most families spend about an hour at this event.

Sign up starting at 2 p.m.


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