Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

Colvin Run Mill Historic Site

Take a Turn at the Mill

Explore beautifully wooded and landscaped grounds around historic Colvin Run Mill and General Store.
Picnic, shop, hike, attend special programs and tour the 200-year-old working mill.

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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES

Winter Camps Registration Underway 

Registration for Winter Classes Underway. Register by December 13 to save $8.

Upcoming Events

Dec
14
12:45PM, 14, (3-Adult) Experience old-fashioned holiday fun at Colvin Run Mill. Visit…
Dec
15
11:30AM, 15, (3-Adult) Experience old-fashioned holiday fun at Colvin Run Mill. Visit…

Experience the Holidays at Colvin Run Mill

Experience the holiday spirit at historic Colvin Run Mill. Delight in the magic of the winter season with joyful activities and sweet treats that capture the essence of the holidays.

  • Holiday Lantern Tour, December 7, Choose between 5:30 or 6:30 p.m., $12 
  • Children's Holiday Shopping at Historic Colvin Run, December 7-8, Choose times between 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $7 
  • Santa at the Mill, Choose times between 3-5:30 p.m. on Dec. 14 or 2-4:30 p.m. on Dec. 15, $10 
  • Sensory-Friendly Santa at the Mill, Choose times between 12:30-2:15 p.m. on Dec. 14 or 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. on Dec. 15, $40 per group, up to five in a group 

Colvin Run Mill is Fairfax County's award-winning, operational, 19th-century water-powered gristmill. The site offers recreational and educational activities for all ages through tours, school programs and special events. Admission to the park is FREE. There are fees for tours, programs and special events.

Colvin Run Mill Grounds are open daily dawn to dusk. You may walk the grounds and see the historic Mill and buildings from the outside.

The Mill and Historic Miller’s house are open on weekends from 11-4.  The historic house is a free self-guided exhibit. To see the inside of the mill, you must purchase a mill tour or grind day ticket.  Advance ticket purchase recommended.  See more information on our tours page.

The Colvin Run Mill General Store is open Friday– Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All grain and teas can now be purchased in the store during those hours.  See more information on our Colvin Run Mill General Store webpage.

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