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).
05/09/2024 1:00 pm to 05/09/2024 3:00 pm
(Adult) Take a tour of the beautiful demonstration gardens with an Extension Master Gardener docent. Find inspiration in our horticulturists’ plant choices and garden bed designs. Hear about our 18th century origins and our mission today, then step inside for afternoon tea. Garden tours run rain or shine.
Cost: $40 (tour and tea)
05/12/2024 1:00 pm to 05/12/2024 3:30 pm
(14 – Adult) Hats off to mom! Celebrate the day by crafting your own British-inspired fascinator headpiece! Green Spring staffers Teegan Burkholder and Karen Heyda Jackson discuss the evolution of this fun, fashionable accessory and its current uses and help you create your own fascinator to wear to afternoon tea.
Cost: $58 (lecture and…
05/23/2024 1:00 pm to 05/23/2024 3:00 pm
(Adult) Take a tour of the beautiful demonstration gardens with an Extension Master Gardener docent. Find inspiration in our horticulturists’ plant choices and garden bed designs. Hear about our 18th century origins and our mission today, then step inside for afternoon tea. Garden tours run rain or shine.
Cost: $40 (tour and tea)
05/26/2024 1:00 pm to 05/26/2024 3:00 pm
(Adult) Urban art or vandalism? Graffiti preserves history and culture in the self-expression of everyday people. Explore examples of this art of the commoner from times past, from the moving and poetic to the hilarious and beyond bawdy! Consider its value to historians and whether it’s worthy of preservation.
Cost: $18 (lecture only);…
06/09/2024 1:00 pm
(Adult) It all began with “survival of the fittest.” Explore changing attitudes towards physical fitness throughout history and discover fitness fads and fashions from the past. From the beneficial to the bizarre, changing workout trends have hooked generations of exercisers seeking the body beautiful.
A traditional British afternoon tea served in the Historic…
06/13/2024 1:00 pm
(Adult) Take a tour of the vibrant summer demonstration gardens with an Extension Master Gardener docent. Find inspiration in our horticulturists’ plant choices and garden bed designs. Hear about our 18th century origins and our mission today, then step inside for afternoon tea. Garden tours run rain or shine.
A traditional British afternoon tea served in the…
06/29/2024 1:00 pm
The Fourth of July brings out fireworks, apple pie and patriotism. Toast the country’s independence at the tea table and test your knowledge with our quiz which reveals little-known details behind our nation’s early history, notable figures, symbols and events.
A traditional British afternoon tea served in the Historic House follows each tea program. Full tea…
07/14/2024 1:00 pm
(Adult) Teatime preferences and etiquette are quite different in these two nations divided by a common beverage. Discover tea’s riveting history on both sides of the “pond” and differences between the two tea cultures that may surprise you. Consider the provocative question of who does it better.
A traditional British afternoon tea served in the Historic House…
07/18/2024 1:00 pm
(Adult) Take a tour of the vibrant summer demonstration gardens with an Extension Master Gardener docent. Find inspiration in our horticulturists’ plant choices and garden bed designs. Hear about our 18th century origins and our mission today, then step inside for afternoon tea. Garden tours run rain or shine.
A traditional British afternoon tea served in the…
07/28/2024 1:00 pm
(Adult) Throughout history, artifacts have been plundered from their countries of origin. Hear about cultural treasures stolen by souvenir-takers, relic smugglers and antiquities traffickers, past and present. Consider the significance of looted artifacts, whether they have been preserved or purloined and the arguments for giving them back.
A traditional…
08/11/2024 1:00 pm
(Adult) Lefthander’s Day is on Aug. 13. Discover what we know about our “handedness” and explore lefthanded myths and surprising facts. Hear about historical persecution of lefties and supposed “sinister” associations. Celebrate famous lefties who succeeded in a right-handed world.
A traditional British afternoon tea served in the Historic House follows each…
08/15/2024 1:00 pm
(Adult) Take a tour of the vibrant summer demonstration gardens with an Extension Master Gardener docent. Find inspiration in our horticulturists’ plant choices and garden bed designs. Hear about our 18th century origins and our mission today, then step inside for afternoon tea. Garden tours run rain or shine.
A traditional British afternoon tea served in the…
