George Washington's Ferry Farm

Aerial view of Ferry Farm Ferry Farm is the boyhood home of George Washington. Augustine Washington moved his family to this property in 1738, when his son, George, was six years old. George received his formal education during his years here, and forged friendships in the neighborhood that lasted the rest of his life. In 1754, George moved to Mount Vernon while his mother, Mary Ball Washington, stayed on at the farm until 1772, when she moved to Fredericksburg.

Archaeologist diggin at Ferry Farm Ferry Farm is open daily for self-guiding tours that offer the freedom to roam the 80+ acres of the property at your own pace. Learn more about George Washington's boyhood years when you view the exhibits in the Visitor Center. See archaeologists at work in the archaeology lab and at the dig site. Understand more about the natural environment by visiting the demonstration garden and hiking the nature trails.

A convenient, money-saving, combination ticket is available for guests who want to visit both Ferry Farm and Kenmore.

Learn more about hours and admission fees.

The dig site at Ferry Farm opened in May. Archaeologists are at the site on an irregular basis, Monday through Friday, to provide interpretation of the findings. Beginning July 15, archaeologists shift to a Tuesday through Saturday schedule. The dig site will close at the end of August.

Registration is now open for Children's Summer Discovery Workshops

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Travels With George Washington!

Volunteer Opportunities are available in a wide variety of positions throughout the Foundation.

Registration is now open for Children's Summer Discovery Workshops

Kids - be sure to check out our new section on Travels With George Washington!

Kids - be sure to check out our new section on
Travels With George Washington!