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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Creating Oils, Tinctures and Vinegars

09/20/2025 11:00 am

(16-Adult) In this program, learn the basics of using plants from the garden to make oils, tinctures and vinegars. Learn how different infusions extract different properties from the plants and how plants have been used in traditional medicines for healing and strengthening the immune system. Participants will go home with one tincture, one vinegar and one oil.

Grit & Grain - African American Millers

09/27/2025 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.

Cider Making (Class)

09/28/2025 1:00 pm

(All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned cider press by making your own cider. Your group needs to bring approximately 100 apples of their choosing and tightly sealable containers for transporting approximately 2 gallons of cider. Participants will carry and press their own apples and cider. Dress accordingly. All participants will be…

Mini Millers

09/29/2025 10:00 am to 09/29/2025 10:45 am

(2-5 yrs.) 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. On this date, Discover Waterwheels.

Homeschool - Kitchen Garden Adventures

10/03/2025 1:00 pm

(6-10 yrs.) Help us in the kitchen garden and practice your seasonal cooking skills.

Movie at the Mill - 'Sleepy Hollow'

10/04/2025 7:00 pm to 10/04/2025 9:00 pm

(17-Adult) Watch an outdoor screening of "Sleepy Hollow" (1999) at the 19th century gristmill. Bring your own blanket or low lawn chair. Refreshments and concessions will be available for purchase. The Miller's House Exhibit will be open for self-guided tours at 6 p.m. and will close at the start of the film. The film will start at sunset - 7…

Movie at the Mill - Sleepy Hollow

10/04/2025 7:00 pm

(17-Adult) Watch an outdoor screening of "Sleepy Hollow" (1999) at the 19th century gristmill. Bring your own blanket or low lawn chair. Refreshments and concessions will be available for purchase. The Miller's House Exhibit will be open for self-guided tours at 6 p.m. and will close at the start of the film. The film will start at sunset - 7 p.m.

Fall Tea Party

10/11/2025 1:00 pm to 10/11/2025 2:30 pm

(3-Adult) Bring your child to the Mill and celebrate Fall. We’ll have tea, savory and sweet treats and play 19th century games. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Mini Millers

10/13/2025 10:00 am

(2-5 yrs.) 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 session's topic is: Making and Drinking Apple Cider.

Sessions available starting at 10 a.m. and…

Historic Crafts and Trades

10/19/2025 12:00 pm

(5–Adult) Watch live demos of 1800s-era crafts and trades. Meet modern artisans keeping tradition alive, including basket-weaving, broom-making, wood carving, spinning, dyeing, cider-making and distilling. See the historic water-powered mill in motion. Explore the miller’s house and general store.

Cider Making

10/25/2025 11:00 am

(All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned cider press by making your own cider. Your group needs to bring approximately 100 apples of their choosing and tightly sealable containers for transporting approximately 2 gallons of cider. Participants will carry and press their own apples and cider. Dress accordingly. All participants will be…

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.


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