Carlyle House Historic Park

Carlyle House Historic Park Carlyle House Historic Park, built in 1753, was the home of merchant and town founder John Carlyle.
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Today, the museum interprets colonial life through tours, events and educational programs.

Join us at Carlyle House...🍃 Carlyle House: Self Guided SundaysAugust 16th12pm-3pm$5 per person (children 5 and under ar...
08/16/2026

Join us at Carlyle House...🍃

Carlyle House: Self Guided Sundays
August 16th
12pm-3pm
$5 per person (children 5 and under are free)
Explore the first floor of Carlyle House at your own pace. Docents will be available throughout the house if you have questions. Tickets can only be purchased the day of in the museum shop.

Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace
April 27th-October 23rd
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6pm
Saturdays: 9am & 10:15am
$10 a class
Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace for a gentle flow yoga class. We will build heat with sun salutations then progress to balance, deep stretching and finally relaxation. Please bring water, a towel, and a yoga mat. Wear comfortable yoga wear.

Class may be canceled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email if class is canceled.
Ticket Link: http://apm.activecommunities.com/novaparks/Activity_Search/10057

Trivia Night at Historic Sites
August 21st - 1970s Music
7pm. $15 per person
Test your knowledge on everything from pop culture to history at out bi-weekly trivia nights throughout the summer in the beautiful gardens of the Carlyle House.
Registration must be done in advance. Limited capacity so register early!
Tickets are $15 per person and include snacks and mocktails. Teams are limited to 6 people. No outside alcohol is allowed.

Each trivia night will have a different theme. There will be weekly prizes for the winning team as well as a grand prize for the team that wins the most points over the entire summer! Please note that 2026 Trivia Night at Historic Sites will be located at Carlyle House.

Link: http://apm.activecommunities.com/novaparks/Activity_Search/9902

Specialty Tours: Preservation of Carlyle
Aug 22nd 1:30pm-3pm
$8 per person

In the 19th century, James Green made renovations to John Carlyle’s stone mansion to bring it up-to-date. When NOVA Parks purchased Carlyle House in 1970, the decision was made to bring it back to Carlyle’s 18th century mansion. Join our experts in an in depth exploration of the changes the architects made using photographs and artifacts.

Ticket Link: http://apm.activecommunities.com/novaparks/Activity_Search/9840

📌 Join us tomorrow for Self-Guided Sunday! Explore the house from 12pm-3pm for just $5 per person (children 5 and under ...
08/15/2026

📌 Join us tomorrow for Self-Guided Sunday! Explore the house from 12pm-3pm for just $5 per person (children 5 and under are free)! 🌟

On the third Sunday of every month, explore the first floor of Carlyle House at your own pace. Docents will be available throughout the house if you have questions. Tickets can only be purchased the day of in the museum shop.

The weather for tonight's (Aug 13th) and Saturday's (Aug 15th) Yoga classes will be perfect, no thunderstorms in the for...
08/13/2026

The weather for tonight's (Aug 13th) and Saturday's (Aug 15th) Yoga classes will be perfect, no thunderstorms in the forecast! Join us at 6pm on the 13th and at both 9am & 10:15am on the 15th for our hour long classes.

Tickets can be purchased on our website, by calling the museum during business hours (703-549-2997), or you can buy at the door!

💮 Join us this week for Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace 💮 Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle H...
08/10/2026

💮 Join us this week for Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace 💮

Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace. A gentle flow yoga class. We will build heat with sun salutations then progress to balance, deep stretching and finally relaxation. Please bring water, a towel, and a yoga mat. Wear comfortable yoga wear.

Classes are an hour long and take place every Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6pm at Saturday mornings at 9am and 10:15am, and are $10 per person, per class. Please note class may be canceled due to inclement weather, and you will receive an email if class is canceled.

To sign up, visit our website or follow the link in the comment below. Having trouble registering? Please call 703-549-2997 or email [email protected].

📖 Happy National Book Lovers Day! 📖 Be sure to celebrate the joy of reading by curling up today with a good book!Looking...
08/09/2026

📖 Happy National Book Lovers Day! 📖

Be sure to celebrate the joy of reading by curling up today with a good book!

Looking for your next great read? Visit our museum shop for great books on historical and local stories.

Image: Circle of Joshua Reynolds, Portrait of a Young Gentleman Reading (possibly William Beckford). Pallant House Gallery

🎶 There is still time to join us for our summer trivia night series! Join us tomorrow for our Musical-themed event!🍹 Tr...
08/06/2026

🎶 There is still time to join us for our summer trivia night series! Join us tomorrow for our Musical-themed event!

🍹 Trivia starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $15 per person and include snacks and mocktails. Teams are limited to 6 people. No outside alcohol allowed.

🎟️ To register, follow our link in comments or at http://apm.activecommunities.com/novaparks/Activity_Search/9902

Staff members at Carlyle House Historic Park combine their knowledge to create bi-weekly trivia nights throughout the summer in the beautiful gardens of the Carlyle House. Test your knowledge on everything from pop culture to history.

Each trivia night has a different theme. There will be weekly prizes for the winning team as well as a grand prize for the team that wins the most points over the entire summer! Please note that 2026 Trivia Night at Historic Sites will be located at Carlyle House.

We've been keeping an eye on the weather for Yoga classes on Thursday (Aug 6th) and Saturday (Aug 8th) and it looks like...
08/06/2026

We've been keeping an eye on the weather for Yoga classes on Thursday (Aug 6th) and Saturday (Aug 8th) and it looks like the weather will be in our favor! Join us tonight at 6pm and Saturday at 9am & 10:15am. Tickets can be bought on our website or you can always buy at the door!

⚒️ Join us for a specialty tour of Carlyle House focusing on its preservation.📍 August 22 1:30-3pm🎫 The tour is $8 per p...
08/05/2026

⚒️ Join us for a specialty tour of Carlyle House focusing on its preservation.

📍 August 22 1:30-3pm

🎫 The tour is $8 per person. To purchase tickets, follow the link in the comment below, email [email protected] or call 703-549-2997.

In the 19th century, James Green made renovations to John Carlyle’s stone mansion to bring it up-to-date. When NOVA Parks purchased Carlyle House in 1970, the decision was made to bring it back to Carlyle’s 18th century mansion. Join our experts in an in depth exploration of the changes the architects made using photographs and artifacts.

🍃 This week at Carlyle House....Yoga on the Magnolia TerraceApril 27th-October 23rdTuesdays & Thursdays: 6pmSaturdays: 9...
08/02/2026

🍃 This week at Carlyle House....

Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace
April 27th-October 23rd
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6pm
Saturdays: 9am & 10:15am
$10 a class
Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace. A gentle flow yoga class. We will build heat with sun salutations then progress to balance, deep stretching and finally relaxation. Please bring water, a towel, and yoga mat. Wear comfortable yoga wear.
Class may be canceled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email if class is canceled.

Ticket Link: http://apm.activecommunities.com/novaparks/Activity_Search/10057

Trivia Night at Historic Sites
August 7th & 21st
7pm. $15 per person
Staff members at Carlyle House Historic Park combine their knowledge to create bi-weekly trivia nights throughout the summer in the beautiful gardens of the Carlyle House. Test your knowledge on everything from pop culture to history.
Registration must be done in advance. Limited capacity so register early!
Tickets are $15 per person and include snacks and mocktails. Teams are limited to 6 people. No outside alcohol is allowed.

Each trivia night will have a different theme. There will be weekly prizes for the winning team as well as a grand prize for the team that wins the most points over the entire summer! Please note that 2026 Trivia Night at Historic Sites will be located at Carlyle House.

August 7th-Musicals
August 21st-1970s Music

Link: http://apm.activecommunities.com/novaparks/Activity_Search/9902

Due to the predicted thunderstorms, July 28th's Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace is canceled. Our next class will be Thursda...
07/28/2026

Due to the predicted thunderstorms, July 28th's Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace is canceled. Our next class will be Thursday, July 30th.

Address

121 N Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA
22314

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17035492997

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