Friends of Colvin Run Mill

Friends of Colvin Run Mill https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill Enjoy an outing to Colvin Run Mill. Admission to the grounds is free.

Step back in time at Colvin Run Mill where you can explore the beautiful setting of a bygone age and marvel at the technological innovations of the early 1800s. Tickets for touring the interior of the mill are available at the general store. Shop in the old-time country store, have a picnic, or take a walk around the grounds and enjoy the historical views. Colvin Run Mill, constructed ca. 1811, is

a working mill that offers demonstrations of grinding grain on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, April through October, noon-3pm. Call ahead to confirm that conditions permit the grinding of grain.

Call 703-759-2771 for more information or to register.
05/11/2026

Call 703-759-2771 for more information or to register.

04/26/2026

Early 1900's Meadows Mill grinding corn for polenta and corn meal

04/19/2026

First water-powered grind of the season today starts at noon.

During the summer and early fall, we stone grind grain in historic Colvin Run Mill on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month.

03/24/2026

April 4 11:00 a.m. (2-9 yrs.) Hunt for eggs filled with treats and treasures on the grounds of Colvin Run Mill Historic Site. Separate hunts by age group. Before the hunt, make egg-cellent crafts to take home. Bring your own basket; program will be held rain or shine. 703-759-2771 for info.

Ms. Smith talks about "Identifying the Presence and Practice of Alcohol Consumption on the Ancient Egyptian Colonial Fro...
03/17/2026

Ms. Smith talks about "Identifying the Presence and Practice of Alcohol Consumption on the Ancient Egyptian Colonial Frontier". 

This event is co-sponsored by The Historical Society of Fairfax County and the Friends of Colvin Run Mill.

Tour the mill after the presentation.

Call 703-759-2771 for more information..l

03/02/2026
Ms. Smith talks about "Identifying the Presence and Practice of Alcohol Consumption on the Ancient Egyptian Colonial Fro...
02/21/2026

Ms. Smith talks about "Identifying the Presence and Practice of Alcohol Consumption on the Ancient Egyptian Colonial Frontier". 

This event is co-sponsored by The Historical Society of Fairfax County and the Friends of Colvin Run Mill.

Tour the mill after the presentation.

Call 703-759-2771 for more information.

To Learn more and Register by April 10 please contact:GFphotoshow2026@gmail.comLocal, amateur photographers of all ages ...
02/15/2026

To Learn more and Register by April 10 please contact:

[email protected]

Local, amateur photographers of all ages are invited to submit photos depicting life in zip code 22066 (e.g. flora, fauna, scenery, buildings, pets, hobbies, subjects inside/outside the home, local events, the dark skies, parks and more. (But, please, no people in the photo.) It's a wonderful opportunity to share your artistic perspective of Great Falls with the community.

 The unjudged exhibition is open to ALL residents of zip code 22066 and members of sponsoring organizations like FoCRM.

 Registrations must be received no later than April 10, 2026.

 Photographs are to be submitted at the Great Falls Library on Saturday, April 11, 2026 and Saturday, April 18, 2026.

All FoCRM members can register even if you don't live in Great Falls since the Friends of Colvin Run Mill are a co-spons...
02/14/2026

All FoCRM members can register even if you don't live in Great Falls since the Friends of Colvin Run Mill are a co-sponsor of the Photography Exhibition To learn more and register for free, please email at:
[email protected]

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10017 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, VA
22066

Telephone

(703) 759-2771

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