Lorton Attractions

Early records indicate that Captain John Smith may have been the first Englishman to venture into the Lorton area. He went up the Potomac River about 1608 where he visited a nearby chieftain's village belonging to the Tauxenent Indians. George Mason IV of Gunston Hall is the most remembered Lorton resident, he wrote what became the American Bill of Rights.

Gunston Hall Plantation

This brick home was built in 1755 by George Mason - the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights of 1776 and one of the framers of the U.S. Constitution. English and American furnishings from the 18th century and earlier are on display. Formal 18th century gardens located on the grounds can be toured.

Address

Gunston Hall Plantation
10709 Gunston Road
Mason Neck, VA 22079
United States

Phone 1 (703) 550-9220

Fax 1 (703) 550-9480

http://www.gunstonhall.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30
Close	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Cost

Adult	$ 9.00
Senior over 60	$ 8.00
Child 18 & under	$ 5.00
Child 5 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Tips

Last guided tour begins at 4:30pm.

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

Facilities

Gift shop

Typical Visit

1 hour

Historic Pohick Church

The Historic Pohick Church is located in Lorton and will be familiar to those interested in the life and times of George Washington. He served as a vestryman here for 23 years. The church is still in active service and visitors to the parish are most welcome. The Pohick Church was built in 1774 and has had an interesting life at one point serving as a stable for Civil War troops.

Address

Historic Pohick Church
9301 Richmond Highway
Lorton, VA 22079
United States

Phone 1 (703) 339-6572

Fax 1 (703) 339-9884

http://www.pohick.org