Historic Green Spring programs are followed by a traditional English afternoon tea, unless otherwise noted. Attendance at in-person tea service in the Historic House is currently limited to allow for social distancing. Individual tea boxes to go are available. Full tea includes finger sandwiches, pastries and scone.
Historic Green Spring programs are by reservation only (703-941-7987, TTY 703-324-3988).
10/08/2023 1:00 pm to 10/08/2023 3:00 pm
Humans have long tried to envisage the shape of things to come. How did people in the past imagine our world today? From flying cars to futuristic fashions, explore a range of past predictions of the 21st century. Some are hilariously off the mark, others surprisingly accurate.
Cost: $38 (lecture and tea); $15 (lecture only)
10/12/2023 1:00 pm to 10/12/2023 3:00 pm
Tour the stunning fall demonstration gardens with an Extension Master Gardener docent. See standout plants of the season and design ideas to inspire your own home landscape. Hear about Green Spring’s roots in the past and our mission today. Then step into the 1784 Historic House for tea.
Cost: $38 (lecture and tea)
10/29/2023 1:00 pm to 10/29/2023 3:00 pm
Celebrate the spookiest of holidays as we consider the origins and history of fear. Discover what people were afraid of in the past and what frightens us most today. Explore why we sometimes love to be scared and how Halloween became associated with all things frightful!
Cost: $38 (lecture and tea); $15 (lecture only)
11/12/2023 1:00 pm to 11/12/2023 3:00 pm
As we approach the festive season, enjoy a history of merriment as we explore the human habit of partying and celebration. Discover the origins and importance of all kinds of social gatherings and hear about some of the wildest parties ever thrown.
Cost: $38 (lecture and tea); $15 (lecture only)
12/02/2023 1:00 pm to 12/02/2023 3:00 pm
Learn the story behind the most beloved of Christmas poems, “A Visit from Saint Nicholas.” Test your knowledge with our teatime quiz which reveals surprising facts about the poem’s provenance, its authorship, and its influence on how we celebrate Christmas. Seasonal favors and door prizes included.
Cost: $48 (lecture and tea)
12/03/2023 1:00 pm to 12/03/2023 3:00 pm
Learn the story behind the most beloved of Christmas poems, “A Visit from Saint Nicholas.” Test your knowledge with our teatime quiz which reveals surprising facts about the poem’s provenance, its authorship, and its influence on how we celebrate Christmas. Seasonal favors and door prizes included.
Cost: $48 (lecture and tea)
