Family Fun Slated for Historic Huntley Summer Social

Play historic games like graces and bilbo catching and try your hand at making hand-cranked ice cream at Historic Huntley.

Enjoy refreshing lemonade and take in the spectacular views of Hybla Valley atop the hill at this beautifully restored Federal period summer villa.

Take a tour of the historic T.F. Mason house and experience life in the 1800s.

The event is set for Saturday, July 18, from 1 to 4 p.m., rain or shine. The cost is $8 per person and includes all activities, tours and refreshments.

Historic Huntley is owned and operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority and is a part of Huntley Meadows Park. This historic property was newly restored and opened to the public in 2012. It is a stunning example of Federal period architecture and was once owned by Thomson Francis Mason, grandson of the Founding Father George Mason.

Thomson Francis Mason built Huntley as a summer retreat from the city of Alexandria, D.C. where he worked as a lawyer, and also served as a mayor and federal judge. Huntley later was transformed into a dairy farm by the Harrison family in the late 19th century. Historic Huntley captivates us with stories of power, home, and endurance.

For more information, call Huntley Meadows Park at 703-768-2525 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley-meadows-park.