
George Washington’s Birthday Celebration
ferry farm
monday, February 20
Celebrate George Washington’s 291st birthday at his boyhood home with fun activities for the whole family!
Meet “George Washington,” participate in our annual stone throwing contest, and eat birthday cupcakes – while supplies last. Guests will enjoy several educational stations throughout the Ferry Farm property, engage with archaeologists, historians, and other experts to learn about Ferry Farm, the Washington family, and the enslaved people who lived here.
No pets allowed at this event.
Events will be ongoing from 10am – 3pm, while tickets last.
ADMISSION:
$5.00 – adults
Free – 17 & under
(Plus online processing fee.)
Advanced ticket purchase highly recommended as time slots are limited. Purchase tickets for arrival times beginning at the top of every hour. Time slots:
10-11:30
11-12:30
12-1:30
1-2:30
2-3:30
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be canceled, and refunds issued.
ADDRESS:
George Washington’s Ferry Farm
268 Kings Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Parking on site.
Questions?Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732 x 11.
2023 Full Event Schedule Subject to change | ||
Downloadable PDF | ||
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 at Ferry Farm, 1 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 29 | 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 |
May 29 | Living History Program with Bill Busier | Ferry Farm |
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 |