Mini Mornings at the Museum
ferry farm and historic kenmore
June 8 at Historic kenmore
June 9 at Ferry Farm
The Mini-Mornings program series introduces young learners (ages 3-6) to our museum spaces! Children and their caregivers participate in a story time and related craft and activity while exploring George Washington’s Ferry Farm or Historic Kenmore. Join us in June to learn more about gardening at Ferry Farm and to explore shapes in architecture at Historic Kenmore. Check back for future programming dates in July and August!
June 8th at Historic Kenmore- 10:15am-11:15 am
(1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401)
Theme: Shapes in Architecture
We will read The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton and look for different shapes around Kenmore. Children will use shapes to create their very own collage!
$12 Admission, children 6 and under free.
June 9th at Ferry Farm – 10:15am-11:15 am
(268 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22405)
Theme: What’s Growing in the Garden?
We will read Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert and take a walk through the Ferry Farm garden. Children will plant a mini vegetable garden to take home!
$12 Admission, children 6 and under free.
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732 x 22.
Shakespeare on the Lawn
historic kenmore
June 10, 11, 17, 18
grounds open at 5:30pm
Performance 7-8:30pm
Shakespeare on the Lawn at Kenmore returns in its 20th year with four performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. We are excited to have Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble returning for another summer and look forward to their reimagined 1920s-themed take on this Shakespeare comedy.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Come early and enjoy your own picnic on the lawn. Walk-through tours of Kenmore available between 5:30-7:00 at no extra charge.
ADMISSION
Adults 18+: $15
Students 6-17: $7
Children under 6: Free
ADDRESS:
Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732 x 11.
Special thanks to our sponsor, Lewis Insurance Associates.
Archaeology Camp
ferry farm
monday, june 12 – friday, june 16
9am – noon each day
For campers ages 8-12.
Dig up artifacts! Meet real archaeologists! Witness the wonders of the “science of history” and leave this camp with new-found knowledge of the mysteries beneath your feet.
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.
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 29th.
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.
ADDRESS:
George Washington’s Ferry Farm
268 Kings Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732 x 11
Camp George vs. George
ferry farm and kenmore
monday, july 10 – friday, july 14
9am – noon each day
For campers ages 8-12.
A Revolutionary War camp with interactive activities such as historic trades, eighteenth-century dancing lessons, militia drill, and more. Campers use the hands-on practice of history to learn how Virginia colonists such as George Washington, once loyal to England’s King George, became Americans during the Revolutionary War. This camp alternates locations between Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm.
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 26th.
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.
LOCATIONS
This camp alternates locations each day between George Washington’s Ferry Farm & Historic Kenmore.
George Washington’s Ferry Farm
268 Kings Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
If you have questions, email learn@gwffoundation.org or call
540-370-0732
| 2023 Full Event Schedule Subject to change | ||
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| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION |
| January 6, 7, 8 | Twelfth Night | Historic Kenmore |
| January 17 | Book Club with CRRL | Virtual |
| February 20 | George Washington’s Birthday Event | Ferry Farm |
| March 4 | Girl Scout Program: Outdoor Art Creator & Outdoor Explorer | Ferry Farm |
| March 25, 26 | Women’s History Month Tours (1 day at Ferry Farm, 1 day at Kenmore) | Ferry Farm & Historic Kenmore |
| April 8 | Easter Egg Hunt & Block Party | Historic Kenmore |
| April 15 | Girl Scout Program: Dance & Numbers in Nature | Ferry Farm |
| April 16 | Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community Day | Historic Kenmore |
| April 22 | Dog Day! (Spring) | Ferry Farm |
| May 6 | Mother’s Day Tea with the Ladies of Kenmore | Historic Kenmore |
| May 13 | Girl Scout Program: My Family Story & (History) Detective | Historic Kenmore |
| May 20 | Colonial Fair | Historic Kenmore |
| June 8 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum | Historic Kenmore |
| June 9 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum | Ferry Farm |
| June 10, 11, 17, 18 | Shakespeare on the Lawn | Historic Kenmore |
| June 12-16 | Archaeology Camp | Ferry Farm |
| June 24 | Betty’s Birthday! | Historic Kenmore |
| June 28 | Learn with Me Day: Bird’s Eye View | Historic Kenmore |
| July 4 | Fabulous Fourth at Ferry Farm | Ferry Farm |
| July 10-14 | Camp George vs. George | Ferry Farm & Historic Kenmore |
| July 13 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum | Historic Kenmore |
| July 14 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum | Ferry Farm |
| July 26 | Learn with Me Day: I Dig George | Ferry Farm |
| August 10 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum | Historic Kenmore |
| August 11 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum | Ferry Farm |
| August 31 | Learn with Me Day: Boy Before Legend | Ferry Farm |
| September 9 | Girl Scout Program: Outdoor Art Creator & Outdoor Explorer | Ferry Farm |
| September 13 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum | Historic Kenmore |
| September 14 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum | Ferry Farm |
| September 20 | History in the Kitchen Series – 1 | Historic Kenmore |
| September 30 | Learn with Me Day: Bird’s Eye View | Historic Kenmore |
| October 1 | Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community Day | Ferry Farm |
| October 12 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum | Historic Kenmore |
| October 13 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum | Ferry Farm |
| October 19 | History in the Kitchen Series – 2 | Historic Kenmore |
| October 21 | Dog Day! (Fall) | Ferry Farm |
| October TBD | ArchaeoFest | Ferry Farm |
| October 28 | Learn with Me Day: I Dig George | Ferry Farm |
| November 4 | Night in Washington’s Day | Historic Kenmore |
| November 16 | History in the Kitchen Series – 3 | Historic Kenmore |
| November 18 | Gingerbread House Workshop | Ferry Farm |
| November 18 | Wee Christmas Workshop | Historic Kenmore |
| December 3 – 30 | 37th Annual Gingerbread Contest & Exhibit | Ferry Farm |
| December 3 -30 | 9th Annual Wee Christmas Dollhouse & Miniatures Show | Historic Kenmore |