View the complete list of 2010 scheduled events
Birding Tours at Ferry Farm
These popular tours are offered again at Ferry Farm with Paul Nasca, a GWF staff archaeologist and president of the Fredericksburg Birding Club. The tour will begin from the Ferry Farm Visitor Center parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and will last about 2 ½ hours.
Please wear good hiking boots and don’t forget your binoculars, water, sunscreen, and bug spray.
In the event of rain on the day of the tour, the tour will be cancelled.
- Appropriate ages: 12 and up
- Location: George Washington’s Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm
- Date/Time: Saturdays, September 11, October 16 at 8:00 a.m.
- Fee: $5 per person (no discounts available; cash or check only. No credit cards.)
EarthMates Workshop
An Outdoor Nature Experience for Children and Their Parents
This exciting new program is designed to allow participants to explore Nature at George Washington’s Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm. This is the place where Washington developed his love for the outdoors while exploring the property’s fields, woods, and the river.
During these four Saturdays in October, participants will have the opportunity to not only enjoy nature, but discover how to become partners with the natural world. Each Saturday will focus on a different aspect of nature—plants, birds, insects, and animals.
Staff from The George Washington Foundation and The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will join together to provide hands-on, interactive experiences including crafts, games, and storytelling geared toward the natural world. Dress for the outdoors.
- Appropriate ages: 8-11
- Location: George Washington’s Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm
- Date/Time: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 / 9:30-11:30 a.m.
- Fee: $60 per participant for all 4 Saturdays. Child must be accompanied by an adult family member. Additional children from same family: $20 each. .
Please call Vickie Hayes 540-370-0732 ext. 24 to register.
Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Community Day at Ferry Farm
Sunday, October 3rd - 2 p.m.
A tour of the archaeology lab, dig site, museum gallery exhibits and 18th century demonstration garden will be conducted for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities using American Sign Language. Refreshments will be provided. No reservations are necessary. Regular admission fees apply.
Archeology Month at Ferry Farm
Sundays, October 10, 17, & 24
A series of lectures will be presented at Ferry Farm focused on archaeology.
Sunday, Oct. 10th, 2 p.m. - The Mother of the Father of Our Country: Mary Washington’s Fashion-Conscious Household presented by Laura Galke, Artifacts Analyst
Sunday, Oct. 17th, 2 p.m. - Lincoln’s War at Washington’s Boyhood Home presented by Paul Nasca, Staff Archaeologist
Sunday, Oct. 24th, 2 p.m. - The Search for George Washington- Boy Adventurer presented by David Muraca, Director of Archaeology
Regular admission fees apply.24th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit
at Ferry Farm
December 4-30
Participate in this fun, family event by creating your own amazing entry for this year's contest or just visit the exhibit to enjoy the work of others. This year's theme is "The Spirit of America."
- Entries Accepted: Nov. 28 - Dec. 3, 2010
- Entry Fee: $5
- Registration: Entry form available at Ferry Farm and online
- Judging: Dec. 4th, 2010
- Exhibit Open Daily: Dec. 4th - 30th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Dec 24, 25, & 31
- General Admission to Ferry Farm and the Exhibit: Adults $5, Children $3, under 6 free. Entrants and 2 guests are admitted free.
Download the 2010 Entry Form (PDF File)
Gingerbread House Workshops
If you've always wanted to build a gingerbread house to enter in the contest but don't know how to get started, attend one of these workshops to learn the secrets to creating your own masterpiece!
- Saturday Nov. 6 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Saturday Nov. 6 - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Tuesday Nov. 9 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost is $10 per adult, $5 per child. Children (ages 6 & up) must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot early!
Please call Vickie Hayes 540-370-0732 ext. 24 by October 29th, 2010.
Gingerbread Preschool Group Workshops
December 6-21, 2010
These very popular workshops for groups of 4- & 5-year old preschoolers will be available again this year. These workshops fill up quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot early!
- A wonderful holiday tradition.
- Interact with puppets and see the story of the Gingerbread Baby come to life.
- Decorate a gingerbread cookie and much more!
- Workshop includes admission to the 24th-annual Gingerbread House Exhibit.
- $5.00 per child
Please call Vickie Hayes 540-370-0732 ext. 24.
Groups (minimum of 10) are invited to call to schedule workshop dates.
Fabulous Fourth at Ferry Farm
This year's annual event was held Saturday, July 3rd. A great time was had by all! You can view some photos from the day's activities.
Birthday Parties at Ferry Farm!
Treat your child, age 5 to 10, and his or her friends to a birthday party at George Washington's Ferry Farm! Learn more.
The Kenmore Stitchery Guild
- Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month
- 10 a.m. to 12 Noon in the Fleming-Smith Room at Historic Kenmore
- Open to all ages and experience levels
For more details, call the Volunteer Coordinator at 540-370-0732.
Please note: There is no stitchery exhibit planned for 2010.