Events
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18th Century Game Night
We’re sorry — this event has been canceled. Refunds will be issued.
Join us for a fun, family-friendly evening at George Washington’s Ferry Farm for 18th Century Game Night! Discover how people from all walks of life passed the time with games during the 1700s. Walk through the replica Washington House and its grounds, where we’ll teach you how to play classic games like Shut the Box, Ye Royal Game of the Goose, Whist, Mancala, and outdoor lawn games. It’s a great way to learn about history while having a blast with your family and friends! Come play, learn, and make lasting memories together!
Families are welcome to explore the property and rooms of the Washington House at their own pace. Visitors may stop along the way to play the historical games or just learn and observe.
DATE & TIME
Thursday, March 27, 2025
5:00pm to 7:00pm
ADMISSION
Adults $10
Students (Ages 6-17) $5
Children (Under Age 6) Free
Advanced ticket purchase is required as space is limited.
LOCATION
George Washington’s Ferry Farm
268 George Washington Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
If you have questions, please call 540-370-0732 or email Learn@gwffoundation.org.
Mini Mornings at the Museum: Explore the Garden
On April 2, join us at Historic Kenmore for a fun-filled morning investigating nature in Kenmore’s garden! We will have story time, explore the garden, and make a themed craft to take home! Following the program, children and their caregivers are invited to take an abbreviated tour through the historic house and explore the visitor center gallery.
DATE & TIME
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
10:15AM to 11:15AM
ADMISSION
$6 for children
Free for adult chaperones
LOCATION
Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
If you have questions, please call 540-370-0732 or email learn@gwffoundation.org.
Huzzah! Step back in time to the Colonial Fair at Historic Kenmore, where 18th-century amusements fill the air! Be amazed by Peter Gardiner’s magical conjuring, giggle at Professor Horn’s Punch & Judy Show, awe over Italian equilibrist Signora Bella, and tap your feet to the lively tunes of Colonial Faire. Explore the sweet scents of Perrin Cottage Perfumery, try your hand at interactive colonial games, and chat with living historians who bring the past to life. It’s a day of fun, magic, and history for all ages!
DATE & TIME
Saturday, April 5, 2025
10:00AM to 4:00PM
ADMISSION
$15 for Adults 18 and up
$7 for students 6-17
Free for Children under 6
LOCATION
Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
If you have questions, please call 540-370-0732 or email learn@gwffoundation.org.
The George Washington Foundation is excited to invite all educators to a special open house! This event is a wonderful opportunity to explore George Washington’s Ferry Farm, learn about our engaging field trip programs, and network with fellow educators. Join us as we express our appreciation for educators and see firsthand how our programs can enhance your curriculum and inspire your students.
Discover the enriching experiences we offer for students through our interactive and educational field trip programs, “George Washington: Boy Before Legend” and “I Dig George!” Check out the introductory exhibit located in Ferry Farm’s Visitor Center, The Science of History at Ferry Farm, with colonial and Civil War artifacts excavated on site. Peek into the Archaeology Lab, where you can see some of the thousands of artifacts found at Ferry Farm. Take a tour of the replica Washington House and learn about the lives of George, his mother Mary, other Washington family members, and the enslaved community. Head down to the Rappahannock River and enjoy the site’s walking trails as you study the site’s outdoor amenities, including two reproduced outbuildings.
Educators of all grade levels (preschool, primary, secondary, and post-secondary) from private and public schools, as well as home educators, are welcome. Advanced registration for this event is required.
Admission
Free for Educators with a valid ID.
*Advanced Registration Required.
Dog Days at Ferry Farm
George sure loved his hounds, and so do we! Bring your furry friend to Ferry Farm for a day of fun. Experience the nature trails that lead around the fields and the Rappahannock River with a discount on Ferry Farm’s grounds for the day.
All well-mannered pooches on leashes welcome. Please see Dog Days Rules below for guidelines about this event.
ADMISSION
$5 for adults
Free for children 17 & under
Tickets can be purchased in the Visitor Center upon arrival.
*Admission to Ferry Farm’s grounds only. Animals are not permitted in any buildings on the property, excluding Ferry Farm Visitor Center for Check in.
DATE & TIME
Saturday, April 12, 2025
10am to 5pm
LOCATION
George Washington’s Ferry Farm
268 George Washington Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Questions? Please contact learn@gwffoundation.org or call (540) 370-0732.
Participants can tour Historic Kenmore’s 250-year-old Great House interpreted with American Sign Language. Before or after the tour, participants are welcome to explore the grounds, garden, and Visitor Center galleries.
Tour times are 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Historic Kenmore admission fee applies.
Please arrive to Historic Kenmore 10-15 minutes before your tour begins. You will check-in at the Visitors Center, where staff will welcome you.
Advanced registration for one of the two tour times is strongly recommended as space is limited.
DATE & TIMES
Sunday, April 13, 2025
1:00pm & 2:30pm
LOCATION
Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Archaeology Camp
Dig up artifacts! Meet real archaeologists! Witness the wonders of the “science of history.” It’s a hands-on opportunity to learn how to grid the site, dig up artifacts, and keep field notebooks. Campers will meet real archaeologists, visit the lab, and practice mending artifacts. Throughout the week, they’ll build a newfound knowledge of the mysteries beneath their feet as they explore the storied landscape of Ferry Farm, George Washington’s Boyhood Home.
Campers get a crash course in the entire archaeological process and discover the importance of archaeology to understanding George Washington’s life and the history of Ferry Farm.
For campers ages 8-12.
COST
$175.00 per camper plus processing fees.
Advance registration and payment required, as camp space is limited. Registration deadline is 4 p.m., Monday, May 26.
Please note our refund policy regarding camps: 2+ weeks before, 90% refund (10% administration fee). 2 weeks before, 50% refund. 1 week before, 0% refund.
After registering, you should receive a confirmation email from SimpleTix. You will receive further communication from the Education Department at the George Washington Foundation in May as we get closer to the camp season. This will include a camper registration and emergency contact form.
Location:
Ferry Farm
268 George Washington Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732 x1206.
American Revolution Camp
This camp teaches children what life was like in the 18th century, when colonists were on the cusp of war. Through immersive hands-on activities, children learn about colonial life, maritime practices, and the challenges of war. Campers will play colonial games, explore historic trades, learn from real historical objects, and even design and test their own model ships. It’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to walk in the footsteps of George Washington at both museum sites while exploring the lives of Revolutionary soldiers, sailors and civilians. This camp alternates locations between Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm.
For campers ages 8-12.
COST
$175.00 per camper plus processing fees. Advance ticket purchase required, as program space is limited. Sign-up deadline is 4 p.m., Monday, June 30.
Please note our refund policy regarding camp: 2+ weeks before, 90% refund (10% administration fee). 2 weeks before, 50% refund. 1 week before, 0% refund.
After registering, you should receive a confirmation email from SimpleTix. You will receive further communication from the Education Department at the George Washington Foundation in June as we get closer to the camp season. This will include a camper registration and emergency contact form.
Locations:
This camp alternates location each day between George Washington’s Ferry Farm & Historic Kenmore.
George Washington’s Ferry Farm
268 George Washington Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732 x1206.