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05/09/2026 11:00 am
(4-10 yrs.) Harvest herbs from the garden to make teas and other treats.
05/16/2026 4:00 pm to 05/16/2026 6:00 pm
(21 yrs.+) Follow whiskey's journey from grain to glass. Explore the 19th century gristmill cracking the needed wheat, learn about the distilling process and taste local spirits. The historic relationship between mills and distilleries was as important then, as it is today. Snacks will be provided. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250…
05/30/2026 4:00 pm to 05/30/2026 5:30 pm
(16-Adult) In this program, learn the basics of using plants from the garden to make oils, tinctures and vinegars. Learn how different infusions extract different properties from the plants and how plants have been used in traditional medicines for healing and strengthening the immune system. Participants will go home with one tincture, one vinegar…
05/30/2026 8:30 pm to 05/30/2026 10:30 pm
(10-Adult) Watch an outdoor screening of "Sense of Sensibility" (1995) at the 19th century gristmill. Bring your own blanket or low lawn chair. Refreshments and concessions will be available for purchase. The Miller's House Exhibit will be open for self-guided tours at 7:30pm and will close at the start of the film. The film will start at sunset…
06/13/2026 11:00 am
(14-Adult) African Americans' labor, experience, and knowledge were crucial to 19th-century grist milling. Explore a historic mill as you discuss the contributions of African American millers in Fairfax County. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax 250 commemoration.