It is uniquely associated with the families of Washington, Custis, and Lee for it was built by George Washington Park Custis. Gunston Hall Located near Mount Vernon and overlooking the Potomac River, the Colonial plantation home of George Mason, Father of the Bill of Rights, is famous for both architectural beauty and historical associations. At this house, Mason met with his friends Washington, Jefferson and Madison. The plantation is surrounded by 550 of the original 5,000 acres and was complete with out-buildings, formal gardens and a deer park. Stroll along scenic nature trails or watch the 17-minute film at the Visitors Center.
Admission is charged.
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