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

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Colvin Run Mill Programs

Upcoming Events

Jun
15
12:00PM, 15, (All Ages) Bring Dad or Grandad out to see and hear 19th century technology…
Jun
21
10:00AM, 21, (6-10 yrs.) Try six simple machines that operate alone or together to make…
Jun
21
3:00PM, 21, (14-Adult) Come learn about Metilda, an enslaved 14-year old girl who came…
Jun
22
12:30PM, 22, (3-Adult) Enjoy a summer afternoon like the miller's family did in the…
Jun
30
10:00AM, 30, (1-4 yrs.) Get moving with your toddler as we explore the park using our…

Grinding Grain

First and third Sundays of each month, April through November.

 

Blacksmithing Demonstrations

First Sunday of each month when the mill is grinding
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
No reservations required.
Watch as the blacksmith fires up his forge and works with hammer and tongs to make iron tools and utensils. FREE

 

Northern Virginia Carvers

First Sunday of each month, April to November, in the Education Center.

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.   No reservations required.

A young girl smiles as she gathers straw to stuff in a scarecrow

 

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