George Washington's Fredericksburg Foundation

Below, is a tentative schedule of events for 2008. Dates/times are subject to change. For last minute information and description of an event, please check the Events page. Most events will be announced with a press release closer to the time of the event.

January, 2008

5 ~ Twelfth Night at Kenmore

February, 2008

16 ~ George Washington's Birthday
17 & 18 ~ Celebration Weekend

March, 2008

No special events scheduled

April, 2008

No special events scheduled

May, 2008

2008 Dig Opens at Ferry Farm - archaeologists will be digging on site from May through September
9-17 ~ Stitchery Guild Needlework Contest and Exhibit at Kenmore
24 ~ Civil War Encampment at Ferry Farm and the Evacuation of Fredericksburg, 1781, at Kenmore
25 ~ Civil War Encampment at Ferry Farm (until 1 p.m.)

June, 2008

7 ~ Fredericksburg Festival of the Arts Music Concerts for children at Kenmore and Ferry Farm
7 ~ First Saturday in the Garden at Ferry Farm - Heirloom Gardening
14, 15 and 21,22 ~ Colonial theater and vignettes (14 & 21 only) at Kenmore
Summer Discovery Workshops at Kenmore and Ferry Farm

July, 2008

Summer Discovery Workshops at Kenmore and Ferry Farm
4 ~ Fabulous 4th at Ferry Farm

August, 2008

No special events scheduled

September, 2008

20 ~ Hunting and Fishing in the 18th Century at Ferry Farm

October, 2008

No special events scheduled

November, 2008

1 ~ First Saturday in the garden at Kenmore - Wreaths, Wreaths, Wreaths!

December, 2008

6-30 ~ Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit at Ferry Farm
This year's theme will be Historic Virginia Landmarks

George Washington's Young Friends, 1st-person interpreters, will be at Kenmore and Ferry Farm for most events.

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