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Cathy Dyson’s top story covering “Lafayette 200,” Historian to Discuss Lafayette’s Visit 200 Years Ago, in the Free Lance-Star, August 11, 2024.

Viviana Smith’s article on Family Archaeology Day, Digging Up Some Fun at Ferry Farm, in the Free Lance-Star, June 29, 2024.

Theatre critic Dennis Wemm’s review of Shakespeare on the Lawn, Theatre Review: As You Like It, in the FXBG Advance, June 14, 2024.

Viviana Smith’s feature on Shakespeare on the Lawn, Shakespeare on the Lawn Returns with ‘As You Like It’ at Kenmore, in the Free Lance-Star, June 6, 2024.

Renee Sklarew’s travel article “Worth the Drive: Ferry Farm Highlights George Washington’s Early Life“ in Northern Virginia Magazine, December 5, 2023.

Stewart D. McLaurin’s editorial, “From Lincoln’s cottage to Washington’s farm, preserving history helps us prepare leaders” in USA Today on September 26, 2023.

Mark Walker’s article “A Midsummer Night’s Dream unfolds at Shakespeare on the Lawn at Kenmore” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on June 7, 2023.

Collette Caprara’s article “YOUNG LIFE: Colonial Fair brings 18th Century to Historic Kenmore” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on May 18, 2023.

Collette Caprara’s article “Celebrating George Washington’s 291st Birthday” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on February 15, 2023.

Lindley Estes’ article “A Look Back at Kenmore’s Military History” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on November 10, 2022.

Collette Caprara’s article “Connecting to the past: Experience a full day of history at Stratford Hall, Historic Kenmore” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on November 2, 2022.

Tracy Bell’s article “George Washington Foundation marks anniversary with local events” in Stafford Magazine on June 14, 2022.

Mark Walker’s article “Ferry Farm to Hold Concert George Washington Foundation Centennial” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on April 28, 2022.

Lindley Estes’s article “Historic Kenmore hosts Centennial Block Party this Saturday” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on April 6, 2022.

Mark Walker’s article “Shakespeare on the Lawn at Kenmore returns with ‘Much Ado About Nothing” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on July 7, 2021.

Collette Caprara’s article “Celebrate Twelfth Night at Historic Kenmore” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on January 6, 2021.

Collette Caprara’s article “Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit at Ferry Farm” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on December 9, 2020.

Lindley Estes’s “Kenmore makes ‘Night in Washington’s Day’ an outdoors affair” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on October 7, 2020.

Mark Walker’s article “Kenmore and Ferry Farm to host outdoor, socially distant events” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on September 16, 2020.

Kenmore, Ferry Farm to resume tours this week in the Free Lance-Star on July 6, 2020.

Collette Caprara’s article “Enjoy online adventures in history and art,” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on April 8, 2020.

Mark Walker’s article “George Washington’s birthday is coming up; here’s how you can celebrate,” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on February 12, 2020.

Emily Hollingsworth’s article, “Creativity shines at Gingerbread House Exhibit and Contest,” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on December 18, 2019.

Emily Hollingsworth’s article, “Learn about unearthed history at ArchaeoFest,” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on October 23, 2019.

Collette Caprara’s article, “Historic Kenmore goes dark for Night in Washington’s Day program,” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lane-Star on September 11, 2019.

James Scott Baron’s article, “George Washington helps Ferry Farm visitors celebrate his birthday,” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lane-Star on February 18, 2019.

Ryan Hughes story “Replica of George Washington’s boyhood home open to public in Virginia,” on ABC7 WJLA Washington, DC on May 2, 2018.

Kristin Davis’ article “Decades-long dream comes true Saturday with opening of Washington house” in Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star on October 5, 2017.

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