Swindle School
(12-Adult) Now you see it, now you don’t. Sleight of hand trickery has been practiced around the world since ancient times – as both entertainment and chicanery - and has evolved up to the present day. In his show “Swindle School” award-winning journalist and Maryland Renaissance Festival performer Brian Wendell Morton captivates us with games that fool the eye and educates us on the art and science of deception. Learn how to see through the smoke and mirrors and avoid being swindled.
Green Spring Gardens LocationAppetite for Art
(Adult) As the traditional season of feasting approaches, consider food as a popular motif in paintings. Enjoy a selection of food-filled masterpieces, some playful, some provocative. Discover how they reveal fascinating details of their time and place in history and explore art that has captured the essence – and overindulgence - of Thanksgiving.
A traditional British afternoon tea served in the Historic House follows each tea program. Full tea includes finger sandwiches, pastries, and scone with cream and jam.
Green Spring Gardens LocationRinging In a New Year
(12-Adult) Celebrate the festive season and look ahead to ringing in the new year. Learn how new year traditions have evolved throughout history and discover a variety of surprising new year observances around the world today. Door prizes and favors included.
A traditional British afternoon tea served in the Historic House follows each tea program. Full tea includes finger sandwiches, pastries, and scone with cream and jam.
Programs are by reservation only. Call 703- 941-7987, TTY 703-324-3988.
Ringing In a New Year
(12-Adult) Celebrate the festive season and look ahead to ringing in the new year. Learn how new year traditions have evolved throughout history and discover a variety of surprising new year observances around the world today. Door prizes and favors included.
A traditional British afternoon tea served in the Historic House follows each tea program. Full tea includes finger sandwiches, pastries, and scone with cream and jam.
Programs are by reservation only. Call 703- 941-7987, TTY 703-324-3988.
Crossing the Delaware
(Adults) Take a deep dive into Emanuel Leutze’s 1851 iconic painting of one of the most notable Revolutionary War events, Washington Crossing the Delaware. Explore the surprising misconceptions and meanings of this celebrated work of art and learn what you don’t know about one of the most recognizable paintings of American history.
Find out more about the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Green Spring Gardens LocationArt of the Heart
(Adults) Love has been a subject for artists throughout history. In honor of St. Valentine’s Day, enjoy representations of the emotion on canvas. Discover art that shows love of many kinds – romantic, maternal, brotherly and patriotic. Be inspired, amused, moved, and elevated as we delve into the heart of art.
Green Spring Gardens LocationTea, Glorious Tea (Gluten-Free)
(Adults) There’s nothing quite like it for all kinds of things. Tea can be used in a multitude of different, and surprising, ways – from cleaning Persian rugs to feeding plants. We’ll help you get the most out of your used tea bags or leftover brew with a variety of practical uses for tea.
Please note: All tea food for this afternoon tea will be made with no gluten-containing ingredients, but cross-contamination is possible.
Seraphim Quartet
Women’s vocal ensemble The Seraphim Quartet performs as ladies of the Renaissance. History of the period is revealed through authentic songs and dances and enlivened by audience involvement. Enjoy the ladies’ musings on life and love and find yourself transported to the court of Henry VIII with songs composed by the king himself.
Green Spring Gardens LocationHistoric Green Spring programs are followed by a traditional English afternoon tea, unless otherwise noted. Full tea includes finger sandwiches, pastries and scone.
Historic Green Spring programs are by reservation only (703-941-7987, TTY 703-324-3988).
