Just reminsicing about Alexandria Baroque's performance a year ago and looking forward to having them back at our Holiday Evening tours this Saturday, December 9th from 4pm-7pm.
Advanced registration is not required and tickets can be bought at the door. $12/adult; $4/children (ages 6-12)
Our favorite part of the day!
Make your voice heard!
There’s still time to provide input to help guide the future of NOVA Parks! Northern Virginia residents, businesses, visitors, and community organizations are asked to review the Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and provide feedback online by 5 p.m. Monday, July 11. Responses will take only a few minutes and will help inform NOVA Parks' upcoming priorities. Visit novaparks.com/StrategicPlan to view the plan and provide feedback.
Happy #internationalwomensday! A throwback to when we used My Heritage's Deep Nostalgia to bring our portrait of Rachel Murray Carlyle. (John's mother)
As with many of the Carlyle ladies, we do not know a whole lot about her. She was born circa 1685 in Annan Parish, Dumfries County, Scotland where her family's estate "Murraythwaite" was. She married William Carlyle in 1714.
Rachel had 10 children but only two sons live beyond the age of four. John saw his mother at least twice after he came over to Virginia and kept up with her via letters through his brother. Rachel would pass away in 1755 in Carlisle, England.
The portrait seen in the video was painted circa 1720 and according to the family hung over the mantle in the Master Chamber. After John's death, the portrait passed through his daughter, Sarah's descendants and was donated to the museum in 1991. It's currently on display in the Master Chamber
#womenshistory #carlylefamily #womenshistorymonth #internationalwomensday
Warmest Thoughts and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year.
We're so thrilled to have Benjamin Gates this afternoon. He'll be here til 3:30!
Parents--are you looking for something fun to do with your kids today?
Carlyle House has two fun Spring Break programs!
10am: Wacky Wallpaper & Inspection of Chocolate Eggs
3pm: Insert Drawing Title & The Three Sisters
$10 per family, price includes materials for the whole family as well as a flower Scavenger Hunt, Peep Hunt, & Jelly Bean guessing contest. Call 703-549-2997 to register. Reservations are required as space is limited.COVID-19 procedures will be in place during all sessions.
#springbreak #carlylehousehistoricpark #novaparks
Have you seen MyHertiage's Deep Nostalgia feature? We took John Carlyle's portrait and tried it out. What you do all think John's thinking about?
#carlylehouse #historicfiguresbroughtotlife #18thcentury #paintings #nightatthemuseumkindofstuff
T-Rex visits Carlyle House!
Ms. Terrific T-Rex stopped by Carlyle House recently to scope out the site for a Halloween activity this Fall. She decided to help mow the lawn with a good old-fashioned reel push mower! Makes sense doesn't it: dinosaur using a "dinosaur" of a mower!?
Keep checking in for Ms. Terrific T-Rex's details on Halloween at Carlyle House!
Try Yoga 101! It's good for you and only $5!
Thinking of trying yoga but don't feel comfortable going to a yoga studio or class at the gym? Never fear: Try Yoga 101 at 9 am on Saturday, June 27 on the Carlyle House Magnolia Terrace! It's outside (under a tent) in a relaxed and beautiful setting hidden in the magnolias. You will get a little history, basics of the "equipment" (borrow a mat from a friend!) and introduction to a few basic poses.
Call 703-549-2997, ext. 103 or email: [email protected] to reserve your spot for Saturday June 27 at 9 am! Pay upon arrival. Cash or credit!
Jamb out with drawings and an apple.
Carlyle Architectural Jamb #4- Slicing an apple to understand drawings!
“Jambing” with cool drawings from the restoration!
Check out our 3rd Jamb session!
#nationalpreservationmonth #thisplacematters #historicpreservation
#museums #carlylehouse #museumsathome #jambsessions