George Washington's Ferry Farm is east of Fredericksburg on State Route 3 in Stafford County.

268 Kings Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Tel: (540) 370-0732
Fax: (540) 371-3398

Driving Directions

2008 Hours

• Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 24, 25, & 31
• Group visits available at other times by appointment, (540) 370- 0732
• Archaeology dig site normally open weekdays May through September

Admission

• Adults
  • Individuals - $5.00
  • Seniors (60+); AAA; active military; trolley passengers; and
    Time Travelers - $4.00
  • Students (age 17+) - $3.00
  • DAR Members - $2.50
  • Visitor Center only - $2.50
  • Combo ticket to Ferry Farm and Kenmore - $11.00
• Children
  • Individuals (age 6 to 17) - $3.00
  • Time Travelers - $2.50
  • Visitor Center Only - $1.50
  • Combo ticket to Ferry Farm and Kenmore - $6.00
  • Under 6 - free
• Group rates available - please call (540) 370- 0732 ext. 24 for reservations and details

Also available - Season Passes. Enjoy unlimited access to both Ferry Farm and Kenmore for a full year. $20 for each adult pass. $10 for each student pass. These are good for one year from the date of purchase.

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Ready to Visit?

The Ferry Farm Visitor's CenterStart your tour at the Visitor Center. Built in the 1960s, this building was once used as a boy's school. Today, it houses a gallery featuring the story of "George Washington - Boy Before Legend," displays of artifacts found on the site, the archaeology lab, and administrative offices. Just behind, is a demonstration garden. Please be sure to stop first at the Visitor Center to check in with the guide at the front desk before viewing the exhibits or proceeding onto the grounds. After paying the admission fee, you'll receive a self-guided walking-tour brochure that includes a map of the property.

Tours at George Washington's Ferry Farm are self-guiding. You may spend as much time on the grounds and in the Visitor Center as you like during our open hours. There are picnic tables and restrooms on the grounds. Dogs are allowed but must remain on a leash at all times Visitors with dogs must pick up and properly dispose of any dog waste. Please note that the grounds close and gates are locked at 5:00 PM.

Washington's Ferry Farm is an active archaeological site. While there are no buildings on the property now that were here at the time of the Washingtons, guides are available to interpret the latest findings to the public.The dig site at Ferry Farm is usually open May through September. Archaeologists are on-site on an irregular basis. Previous year's Dig Diarys are available online.

Photo of pink dogwood and c. 1880 building by Daniel Fitzpatrick.

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Last Updated: March 3, 2008