Fall at Carlyle House

Carlyle House has a busy schedule of fall programming that we can’t wait for!

September sees the end of Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace. Our last Tuesday class will be September 24th at 5:30pm. The last Saturday class of the year will be September 28th at 10am. Class as always is just $5 a person. We still will offer our 5 class pass for $20 as the passes will be good through the 2020 season of yoga as well.

To coincide with the King Street Festival, we are happy to once again host our Crafts at Carlyle House program on September 21st and 22nd. Join us either day from 12pm-3pm to see historic floorcloth patterns and paint your own mini one to bring home with you. This program is free and open to all ages.

Visitors are cordially invited to attend an evening of 18th century games and refreshments on the Magnolia Terrace at Carlyle House. Learn how to play 18th century games such as Shut the Box, Whist, and more from our game masters during the evening. Light hors d'oeuvres and two drinks per visitor are included in the price of the ticket. The event includes a tour of the first floor of the house. Cost is $40 per person and the event is open to anyone 21+. Registration suggested all sales final. Tickets can be bought via this link: https://apm.activecommunities.com/novaparks/Activity_Search/3187

Halloween plays a large role here at Carlyle House and we’re excited to be offering 4 Halloween programs this year. On October 25th join Carlyle House for a double feature of classic horror movies. Voting for the movies will take place two weeks before on Carlyle House’s Facebook page. The top two picks out of the six movies will be played back to back on the terrace starting at 7pm. Please bring your own picnic blankets and short lawn chairs for the back terrace. All movie goers must be 18 or older. Tickets can be purchased beginning October 1st via this link: https://apm.activecommunities.com/novaparks/Activity_Search/3185

October 26th will see a double feature of Tim Burton inspired events throughout the day. From 12pm-4pm we will be hosting a Tim Burton themed party on the front lawn of the house. Visitors will be able to interact with several characters from Tim Burton’s films (such as Alice in Wonderland) and play a variety of Burton themed games. For those who wish to participate, at 2pm there will be a costume contest. Burton films will be playing on the back terrace during the event. $5 for children ages 0-12. $1 for adults ages 13+. No refunds. Tickets can be purchased via this link beginning September 16th: https://apm.activecommunities.com/novaparks/Activity_Search/3186

As night falls on the 26th, Carlyle House will be taking on the more sinister movies created by Tim Burton. Participate in a Burton themed scavenger hunt around the grounds of the house. The team with the quickest completion time will walk away with a Burton themed prize. During the evening, there will be Burton films playing on the back terrace. This is not a time slotted event. $10/person. No refunds. This program is suggested for those over the age of 13. Tickets can be purchased via this link beginning September 16th: https://apm.activecommunities.com/novaparks/Activity_Search/3188

Finally, on October 31st from 4:00-6:00pm join us on All Hallow’s Eve for good old fashioned trickery and treats! Bring your little ghosts, goblins, princesses and action heroes to one of Alexandria’s most haunted dwellings. We’ll be handing out candy. In case of inclement weather please call museum for status of the event. No reservations are needed for this event.