GUNSTON HALL 703-550-9220
Fax: 703-550-9480 www.gunstonhall.org
10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck, VA 22079
DIRECTIONS: Follow signs from I-95 or US Rte 1 to State rte 242 (Gunston Rd.)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Gunston Hall was the home of George Mason, father of the Bill of Rights. Mason wrote the Virginia Constitution and the Virginia Declaration of Rights on which the U.S. Bill of Rights was based. Mason's home, constructed circa 1755-1760, is an outstanding example of Georgian architecture. The elaborate carvings of the interior, designed by indentured servant William Buckland, serve as an impressive backdrop for guided tours discussing the 18th century plantation household. The boxwood gardens at Gunston Hall include the massive central allée, believed to have been planted during Mason's residence. Beyond the garden lies the deer park and the Potomac River.
PARKING: 6 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: Brick, gravel and grass.
ENTRANCE: 6 steps, each 6 in. in height. Handrails on left/right. Entry door, 40 in. wide, is opened by guide. 21 steps inside lobby, to second level. Ramped side entrance for visitors with mobility disabilities.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: In Visitor’s Center. No turns to enter. Single-user restroom has handrails, accessible sink and commode. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women. Unisex and/or companion assisted rest room available.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there is a written tour of house and out buildings, and orientation film is open-captioned.
For guests with visual disabilities, there is photo guide of museum exhibits with large print labels.
For guests with mobility disabilities, there is a photo guide of museum exhibits.
MUSEUM SHOP: Aisles 44-56 in. wide.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Admission fee. First tour at 9:30, last tour begins at 4:30 daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Days. Tours are given for the first floor. Visitors may visit the second level and the outbuildings on their own, including kitchen, dairy, smokehouse, laundry and school house. Short film shown in visitor center on the first floor is accessible to wheelchairs.
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