Alert:
04/04/2026 11:00 am
(2-9 yrs.) Hunt for eggs filled with treats and treasures on the grounds of Colvin Run Mill Historic Site. Separate hunts by age group. Before the hunt, make egg-cellent crafts to take home. Bring your own basket; program will be held rain or shine.
04/11/2026 11:00 am
(4-10 yrs.) Pollinators help our fruits, vegetables and flowers grow. Learn about our native pollinators and make a butterfly related craft.
04/22/2026 5:30 pm
(12-Adult) Discover how people of the past patched, stitched and darned to mend worn clothing. See and touch examples of mending techniques. Learn how to thread a needle, make basic stitches and sew on a patch to extend the life of your own garments. Materials will be provided.
04/25/2026 11:00 am
(14-Adult) African Americans' labor, experience, and knowledge were crucial to 19th-century grist milling. Explore a historic mill as you discuss the contributions of African American millers in Fairfax County. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax 250 commemoration.
04/26/2026 11:00 am to 04/26/2026 12:30 pm
(4-Adult) Explore Colvin Run Mill as you learn about the milling process from beginning to end. Learn hands-on how we clean, mill and sift grains using antique equipment. All participants get to take home a souvenir sample bag of what is milled during class. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250 commemoration.