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Image Gallery
East elevation of Historic Kemore, overlooking the gardens.
East elevation of Historic Kenmore, from the cutting garden.
Kenmore's Dining Room boasts elaborate plasterwork and period furnishings.
West elevation of Historic Kenmore, facing Washington Avenue.
The Hall in the Washington House, furnished with detailed replicas.
The Parlor in George Washington's Ferry Farm replica House.
Washington House at Ferry Farm, East elevation, by Eagle One Photography.
West elevation of the Washington House, facing the Rappahannock River.
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Rick Horner's Arts & Features piece in the Fredericksburg Free Press, FTE Stages 'Macbeth' for Shakespeare on the Lawn, June 10, 2026.
Library of Congress Blog post by Taylor Gulatsi, George Washington's Ferry Farm - Picture of the Week, May 20, 2026.
Sophie Davis' feature in Fredericksburg Parent, Founding Fathers to Today: Fredericksburg Kids Reflect on America's 250th Birthday!, April 30, 2026.
Cathy Dyson's top story in the Free Lance-Star, Local Sites Part of Virginia 250 Passport, November 14, 2025.
Stephanie Ramirez's Fox 5 Washington DC feature coverage, Stafford County celebrates role in American history ahead of nation’s 250th birthday, October 1, 2025.
Potomac Local News event feature, Historic Kenmore Celebrates 250 Years with Community Block Party, September 22, 2025.
MC Moncure's Fredericksburg Economic Development News item, Don't You Love It When a Plan Comes Together?, June 25, 2025.
Marilyn Jones' travel blog highlights her visit, Ferry Farm, George Washington's Boyhood Home, June 23, 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.