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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Felting Basics - Build a Snowman

01/08/2026 6:30 pm

(16-Adult) Learn how to needle felt wool and other fibers to create a cute snowman with personality. Supplies for the project are included in the class fee. Class meets two Thursday nights.

Snowflake Family Tea Party

01/10/2026 1:00 pm to 01/10/2026 2:30 pm

(3-Adult) Bring your child to the mill and celebrate winter with this snowflake-themed tea party. You'll enjoy tea, savory and sweet treats, along with a winter craft and 19th century games. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

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.


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