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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.
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.

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