Countdown to the Holidays

About this event

Join us at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House for Countdown to the Holidays, a FREE site-wide autumn celebration packed with family-friendly activities, hands-on craft workshops, live music, and local history! Held in partnership with the Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture and Nelly’s Needlers, this event offers something special for every age. Join Arcadia from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. for their Fall Funtacular! We thank the Fairfax250 Commission for its support of this program, part of Fairfax County’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Register for Program Site-Wide Highlights: Historic House Tours: Explore both Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House with open house access and guided architecture tours sharing how these two iconic properties connect. Descendant Voices & Genealogy: Hear directly from Woodlawn Descendants, build your own family tree, and take part in interactive genealogy workshops. New Exhibit Access: Be among the first to view Friends Gather Here —an exhibit exploring Woodlawn's transformation from a plantation to an anti-slavery colony before the Civil War—and join curatorial staff for spotlight tours. Needlepoint Workshops: Learn needlepoint tips from Nelly’s Needlers, discover their historic preservation efforts, and get early inspiration for the 2027 Woodlawn Needlework Show. Family & Children's Fun: Build natural fairy houses on the lawn and enjoy story time at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Pope-Leighey House. Community Partner Hub: Connect with neighboring historic and genealogical organizations at our partner tabling center. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Arcadia’s Fall Funtacular! Head over to the farm for an afternoon of fall festivities! Play games, create seasonal crafts, help plant garlic, meet the farm's resident chickens, listen to live music, and enjoy a vibrant autumn day outdoors.

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