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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Remembering Metilda - Growing Up Enslaved

02/01/2026 2:00 pm

(14-Adult) Come learn about Metilda, an enslaved 14-year old girl who came to live at Colvin Run Mill. Discuss her life at the mill and the house. Examine what history tells us about the lives of enslaved children, their work, and their families.

Maple Syrup Boil Down

02/15/2026 11:00 am

(4-Adult) The sap is rising and the maple trees are tapped. Bundle up to brave the weather and watch and learn as sap is boiled down into delicious, sweet syrup over an open fire. Sample the delicious combination of maple syrup over cornbread, made from Colvin Run cornmeal. While supplies last. This is an outdoor event, please dress appropriately.

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Taste a World of Chocolate

02/21/2026 4:00 pm to 02/21/2026 5:00 pm

(Adult) Explore the world of craft chocolate with River-Sea Chocolates. Learn about bean-to-bar production, local producers, and sustainability. Taste your way around the world with samples of dark and milk chocolate made from single-origin cacao beans.

Maple Syrup Boil Down

02/22/2026 11:00 am

(4-Adult) The sap is rising and the maple trees are tapped. Bundle up to brave the weather and watch and learn as sap is boiled down into delicious, sweet syrup over an open fire. Sample the delicious combination of maple syrup over cornbread, made from Colvin Run cornmeal. While supplies last. This is an outdoor event, please dress appropriately.

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