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Washington’s Birthday Celebration!
ferry farm
February 17
10 am – 3 pm
Celebrate George Washington’s 293rd birthday at his boyhood home with fun activities for the whole family!
“George Washington” will be on hand to celebrate his birthday. Kids (and adults!) can play colonial games on the lawn. Along the riverfront throughout the day, everyone can try their hand at the annual stone-throwing contest, to reenact George’s fabled stone throw. Cupcakes will also be served, while supplies last.
Guests can explore several educational stations throughout the Ferry Farm property. Engage with Archaeologists, reenactors, and other experts while learning about Ferry Farm, the Washington Family, and the enslaved people who lived there.
Events will be on-going from 10am – 3pm. Purchase a ticket for arrival time beginning on the top of every hour, while supplies last.
No pets allowed at this event.
Free parking on-site.
Admission
$5.00 – adults
Free – children (ages 17 & under)
Advanced ticket purchasing highly recommended as each time slot is limited. Online processing fee applies.
Location:
Ferry Farm
268 George Washington Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732 x11.
| 2025 Full Event Schedule Subject to change | ||
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| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION |
| January 3, 4, 5 | Twelfth Night | Historic Kenmore |
| February 17 | George Washington’s Birthday Event | Ferry Farm |
| March 1 | Opening Weekend Activities | Ferry Farm |
| March 2 | Opening Weekend: Taste Through Time | Historic Kenmore |
| March 27 | 18th-Century Game Night | Ferry Farm |
| April 2 | Mini Mornings at the Museum – Exploring the Garden | Historic Kenmore |
| April 5 | Colonial Fair | Historic Kenmore |
| April 12 | Dog Days at Ferry Farm | Ferry Farm |
| April 13 | Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community Day | Historic Kenmore |
| April 29 | Historic Garden Week in Fredericksburg | Historic Kenmore |
| May 10 | Tea Time at Kenmore | Historic Kenmore |
| May 23 | Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community Day – Archaeology Tours | Ferry Farm |
| May 30 | Family Archaeology Day | Ferry Farm |
| June 4 | Mini Mornings at the Museum – Exploring the Garden | Ferry Farm |
| June 7, 8, 14, 15 | Shakespeare on the Lawn – Merry Wives of Windsor | Historic Kenmore |
| June 9-13 | Archaeology Camp | Ferry Farm |
| June 21 | Betty’s Birthday Party | Historic Kenmore |
| June 27 | Family Archaeology Day | Ferry Farm |
| July 4 | Fabulous Fourth at Ferry Farm | Ferry Farm |
| July 14-18 | American Revolution Camp | Ferry Farm & Historic Kenmore |
| August 7 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum – Animals | Ferry Farm |
| September 7 | Taste Through Time | Historic Kenmore |
| September 12 | Homeschool Day | Ferry Farm |
| September 18 | 18th-Century Game Night | Ferry Farm |
| September 27 | Block Party | Historic Kenmore |
| October 3 | Movie on the Lawn | Historic Kenmore |
| October 5 | Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community Day | Ferry Farm |
| October 11 | Dog Days at Ferry Farm | Ferry Farm |
| October 12 | Taste Through Time | Historic Kenmore |
| October 31 | Fall Fun at Ferry Farm | Ferry Farm |
| November 1 | Night in Washington’s Day | Historic Kenmore |
| November 15 | Gingerbread House Workshop | Ferry Farm |
| November 15 | Wee Christmas Workshop | Historic Kenmore |
| Nov 30 – Dec 30 | 39th Annual Gingerbread Contest & Exhibit | Ferry Farm |
| Nov 30 – Dec 30 | 11th Annual Wee Christmas Dollhouse & Miniatures Show | Historic Kenmore |
| December 14 | Taste Through Time | Historic Kenmore |
| December 18 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum – Gingerbread | Ferry Farm |