Discover Cain’s Branch Trail
(6-Adult) Hike the trail and learn about the history of abandoned sites hidden from most visitor’s view. Follow trails of forested areas and Cain’s Branch waterway to learn about the life of early inhabitants who made Sully their home. This outdoor guided program does involve some walking over uneven terrain and along trails. Program is held weather permitting.
Sully Historic Site LocationThe Civil War at Sully
(6-Adult) Discover more about the turbulent history and importance of Sully and Fairfax County during the Civil War. Tour the historic site and learn about the different figures who experienced the war at Sully. Hear about Maria Barlow, who encountered and dealt with troops on both sides. Gain a better understanding of the effects the war had on Fairfax County and why it matters today.
Sully Historic Site LocationRemembrance - Enslaved Lives at Sully
(12-Adult) Learn about the lives and legacy of the people enslaved at Sully Historic Site from the 1700s to the Civil War. This tour includes a walk into the original outbuildings, main house and representative housing for the enslaved. Sully is on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The tour is held weather permitting.
Sully Historic Site LocationDairy Days - Ice Cream Making & Butter
(5-Adult) Churn butter, crank ice cream, and experience the products of a historic dairy. Come visit and learn more about the importance of dairy farms in Fairfax County’s past. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sully Historic Site Location