Gunston Hall is a Georgian hall in Lorton, Virginia. Built in 1755, it was designed by William Buckland, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Commonwealth of Virginia.
Location: 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton, Virginia, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Mason Neck, Lorton
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1287, SRC-1288, SRC-10056 - Designed by William Buckland
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1289, SRC-1288 - Built in 1755
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1289, SRC-1288 - Architectural style: Georgian
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1290, SRC-1291 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1289, SRC-1288, SRC-3287
Ownership history
Current owner — Commonwealth of Virginia
confidence 90/100 · SRC-1289, SRC-1290, SRC-4022, SRC-4523
Current owner — Commonwealth of Virginia
confidence 95/100 · SRC-4014, SRC-4015, SRC-7231, SRC-7232, SRC-10134, SRC-1288, SRC-1291
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10056 — George Mason's Gunston Hall (official site) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10134 — Gunston Hall — Virginia.gov (official state agency page) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1287 — George Mason's Gunston Hall (official site) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1288 — Virginia Department of Historic Resources — Gunston Hall (029-0050) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1289 — National Park Service — Gunston Hall (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1290 — George Mason's Gunston Hall (official site) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1291 — Encyclopedia Virginia — Gunston Hall (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3287 — The Magazine Antiques — Great Estates: Gunston Hall in Mason Neck, Virginia (Tier 2, magazine_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4014 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4015 — gunstonhall.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4022 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4523 — Loc (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5128 — gunstonhall.org (Tier 1, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5659 — Fun in Fairfax VA — Gunston Hall (Tier 2, tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7231 — Fairfax County / FXVA: George Mason's Gunston Hall (Tier 3, tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7232 — George Mason Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution: Gunston Hall (Tier 3, organization; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open Mon–Tue and Thu–Sun 9:30am–5:00pm; closed Wednesdays. Closed first two weeks of January, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. House tours at 10 & 11am, 1, 2, 3 & 4pm
Admission: See tix.com booking page for current pricing (not published on visit page)
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Gunston Hall?
Yes — Gunston Hall is open to the public. Hours: Open Mon–Tue and Thu–Sun 9:30am–5:00pm; closed Wednesdays. Closed first two weeks of January, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. House tours at 10 & 11am, 1, 2, 3 & 4pm. Admission: See tix.com booking page for current pricing (not published on visit page).
Who designed Gunston Hall?
Gunston Hall was designed by William Buckland.
Where is Gunston Hall located?
Gunston Hall is located in Lorton, Virginia.