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.
The site of the Washington house was located in July, 2008. Read more about this exciting discovery!
Self-guiding tours offer the freedom to roam 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. Understand more about the natural environment by visiting the demonstration garden and hiking the nature trails. Seasonal photos of the wild meadow have been recently added.
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.
Volunteer Opportunities are available in a wide variety of positions throughout the Foundation.
The George Washington Foundation offers a wide variety of programs for school children. The Rappahannock Rotary Club of Fredericksburg is a generous donor to education programs at Ferry Farm and Kenmore.