Events
The George Washington Foundation hosts dozens of events each year. Click here to see a full list of upcoming events for 2026.
See our list of programming for celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Please note that photography is taken during all Foundation events and may be used for social media, marketing, and promotional purposes.
Women’s History Tours
Join us for an exploration into the lives of the women who called Ferry Farm and Kenmore home. Learn what life was like for the different women who lived and worked at these two sites as we delve into the worlds of Mary Washington, her daughter Betty Lewis, and the enslaved women who lived and worked at both sites.
Spaces are limited, so online advanced purchase is recommended.
Ferry Farm Tours
After the hour-long focus tour at Ferry Farm, guests can tour the archaeology lab and see artifacts that illustrate the lives of the girls and women who lived at Ferry Farm.
Admission
Adults $13
Students (Ages 6-17) $6
Children (Under Age 6) Free
Ferry Farm Tour Dates and Times
Friday, March 6 and Friday, March 20
11:45 am & 1:30 pm
Please arrive 15 minutes early for tours.
Address
George Washington’s Ferry Farm
268 George Washington Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Historic Kenmore Tours
After the hour-long focus tour at Kenmore, guests can visit the gallery space for a brief presentation from the Curator and view special collection items pertinent to the women of Kenmore.
Admission
Adults $15
Students (Ages 6-17) $6
Children (Under Age 6) Free
Historic Kenmore Tour Dates and Times
Friday, March 13 and Friday, March 27
11:45 am & 1:30 pm
Please arrive 15 minutes early for tours.
Address
Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
If you have questions, please call 540-370-0732 or email Learn@gwffoundation.org.
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 observe and learn.
ADMISSION
Adults $10
Students (Ages 6-17) $5
Children (Under Age 6) Free
Advanced ticket purchase is required as space is limited.
DATE & TIME
Friday, March 20, 2026
5:00pm to 7:00pm
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.
Join us on the lawn at Historic Kenmore as we screen Raiders of the Lost Ark starring Harrison Ford. Set in 1936, this Steven Spielberg epic follows archaeologist Indiana Jones as he races against time to find the Ark of the Covenant, a legendary ancient power said to make an army invincible, before the German Nazi party can get it. Will Indy succeed? Or will a booby-trapped boulder have the last laugh? Grab your whip and tune in to find out! This action-packed film is fun for the whole family.
Free popcorn included with admission, drinks available for purchase. Bring chairs, and/or blankets for seating. Outside food and drink is also allowed.
Grounds Open: 6 p.m.
Movie Starts: 7:00 p.m.
Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for ages 6-17; free for ages 5 & under
Questions? Contact us via learn@gwffoundation.org or call 540-370-0732
Join us at Historic Kenmore for a morning discovering springtime blooms! We will have story time, explore the garden, and kids can plant their own flowers to take home! Following the program, children and their caregivers are invited to take an abbreviated tour through Historic Kenmore and explore the Visitor Center Gallery.
Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Children under 3 are welcome to attend.
The Mini Mornings program series introduces young learners (ages 3-6) to our museum spaces! Children and their caregivers participate in a story time, related craft, and activity while exploring Historic Kenmore.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
10:15 – 11:15 am
ADMISSION
Children (under 6) – $6
Adults – FREE
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, see the balancing beauty of 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 and Time
Saturday, April 4, 2026
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Admission
$15 for adults
$7 for students
Free for children 5 and under
Address
Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
If you have questions, please call 540-370-0732 or email learn@gwffoundation.org.
Participants can tour Historic Kenmore 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 pm and 2:30 pm
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 and Times
Sunday, April 12
1:00 pm & 2:30 pm
Address
Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
If you have questions, email learn@gwffoundation.org or call 540-370-0732 x1202.
Drums Along the Rappahannock
Drums Along the Rappahannock: Echoes of Revolution at Ferry Farm
Mark America 250 at Ferry Farm, the childhood home of George Washington. Featuring stirring performances by the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, Loyal Drums of Stafford County, and Revolutionary War–era reenactors and other family-friendly activities, this immersive event connects visitors to the people, sounds, and ideas that shaped the nation’s founding.
Attendees will also enjoy a live blacksmithing exhibit and demonstration by Black Horse Forge, highlighting the craftsmanship that shaped early America.
This is a free event hosted in collaboration with The George Washington Foundation and the Stafford County Historical Society.
DATE & TIME
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00am to 2:00pm
Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps performance at 1:00pm
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.
Join us at Historic Kenmore on Friday, May 8, 2026, for an engaging day for homeschoolers and their caregivers that connects the past and present while building skills in historic inquiry. Participants will discover what life was like in 18th-century Virginia during its turbulent transformation from British colony to American state, 250 years ago in this momentous year. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the diverse individuals in Fredericksburg who helped forge American Independence.
Attendees are welcome to enjoy a picnic lunch on our grounds, play colonial games, explore the Historic Kenmore Visitor Center, and complete a variety of self-guided, take-home activities.
Students must be accompanied by a participating adult.
DATE & TIMES
Friday, May 8, 2026, 10 am – 2 pm
ADMISSION
Students (ages 6-17) – $6
Adults -$4
Children under 6 – free
LOCATION
Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
If you have questions, please call 540-370-0732 or email learn@gwffoundation.org.
Have a homeschool co-op or group over 15 and want to schedule a private school program? Check out our School & Youth page to learn more!
Families and individuals with special needs are invited to visit Ferry Farm, George Washington’s Boyhood Home, for a sensory-friendly experience. Join us from 10 am to 12 pm on Sunday, May 17—when we will be closed to the general public—to explore the replica Washington House; walk along the Rappahannock River; and learn about the lives of George, his mother Mary, other Washington family members, and the enslaved community who lived here in the eighteenth century.
Twenty-minute guided tours of the Washington House will be offered at 10:10 am, 10:20 am, and 10:30 am. From 11 am to 12 pm, the House will be open for self-paced walkthrough tours, with historic interpreters available to answer questions. Pre-registration is required for guided and walkthrough tours. The guided tours will be capped at 15 tours. Forty-five walkthrough tour tickets will be available.
Touch and smell boxes will be available in the visitor center, which also features the introductory exhibit The Science of History at Ferry Farm, showcasing colonial and Civil War artifacts excavated at Ferry Farm. Visitors can peek into the Archaeology Lab, home to some of the thousands of artifacts found at Ferry Farm.
Need to take a break? A sensory room will be available.
The first 25 people to register will receive a complimentary sensory bag.
Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to eat while on-site.
Admission
Adults: $13.00
Students: $6.00
Children under 5: free
*Preregistration only (guided tours capped at 15 people each, walkthrough tour capped at 45 total)
Date and Time
Sunday, May 17, 2026
10 AM to 12 noon
Address
George Washington’s Ferry Farm
268 George Washington Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
If you have questions about this program, email learn@gwffoundation.org or call 540-370-0732.
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
$200.00 per camper, plus processing fees.
Advance registration and payment required, as camp space is limited. Registration deadline is 4 p.m., Monday, May 25.
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:
George Washington’s Ferry Farm
268 George Washington Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732 x1206.
A 250th Fourth of July
Be part of America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! This family-friendly Americana-themed Independence Day event commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of our nation in a setting rich with Revolutionary history. Join us for a day filled with games, hands-on activities, crafts, living history demonstrations, reenactors, and engaging programs presented by community organizations from across the region. Fabulous Fourth offers a meaningful and memorable way to honor our shared heritage and the enduring spirit of independence.
Celebrate our nation’s 250th along with the area’s historic sites and educational entities. With dozens of things to see and do, guests will be entertained by performances and demonstrations by the Kilmarnock Pipe Band, the Wil Gravatt Band, demonstrations by the Patawomeck Indian Tribe, the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, the Fredericksburg Area Museum, James Monroe Museum, Washington Heritage Sites, James Ingram who interprets of the lives of enslaved Sailors, and many others!
Returning performers include a George Washington reenactor, Enduring Freedom, the 23rd USCT, and the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society.
Kids can enjoy a display of dinosaur and other fossils, a live archaeological excavation, play colonial games, watch living history, take Washington House tours, food trucks, craft-making, and more.
11:00 am – Inspiring Speeches and Flag Retirement Ceremony
Tickets to be purchased at the gate.
Free shuttles will run between the Eagles Lodge parking lot on Cool Springs Road and the Ferry Farm and Fourth in Fredericksburg events. Handicap parking only available on-site at Ferry Farm.
Event is rain or shine. No pets, no weapons, no coolers, and no alcohol permitted.
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org or call 540-370-0732.
FREE PARKING
Eagles Lodge Lot
21 Cool Springs Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
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
$200.00 per camper plus processing fees. Advance ticket purchase required, as program space is limited. Sign-up deadline is 4 p.m., Monday, June 29.
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.