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Mini Mornings at the Museum:
Farm Animals
ferry farm
august 15
10:15-11:15 am

Join us at Ferry Farm for a fun-filled morning learning about farm animals! We will have story time, learn about some animals that may have lived at Ferry Farm, and make an animal-themed craft to take home! Following the program, children and their caregivers are invited to take an abbreviated tour through the Washington House or explore the Ferry Farm grounds and gallery.

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 or activity while exploring George Washington’s Ferry Farm or Historic Kenmore.

Free for children with adult admission.  Note: all children participating in the activity also must be registered to ensure an accurate headcount.

Admission
$12 per adult
(Children free)

REGISTRATION

Location:
George Washington’s Ferry Farm
268 Kings Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22405

Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732 x11.

Lafayette Lecture Series:
Lafayette’s First Visits to Fredericksburg: 1781 and 1784
CRRL – FREDERICKSBURG
sEPTEMBER 5
6:30-8 PM

Throughout 2024–2025, Fredericksburg will host Lafayette 200, educational programming to commemorate the Bicentennial of Lafayette’s return to America as the “Guest of the Nation.”

The George Washington Foundation is proud to sponsor a lecture by public historian and author Elizabeth Reese. She will discuss her book, Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A Tour of America’s National Capitol Region, and Lafayette’s first visit to Fredericksburg, sharing insights on why Lafayette’s legacy still resonates today.

Location:
Central Rappahannock Regional Library – Fredericksburg
1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA

More Information:
Commemoration webpage: https://fxbg.com/lafayette/

Lecture Series webpage: https://fxbg.com/lafayette-200-events/

Questions about this lecture: Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732 x11.

2024 Full Event Schedule
Subject to change
Downloadable PDF
DATEEVENTLOCATION
January 5, 6, 7Twelfth NightHistoric Kenmore
February 19George Washington’s Birthday EventFerry Farm
March 2Opening Weekend Living HistoryFerry Farm
March 3Taste Through TimeHistoric Kenmore
March 23Girl Scout Program: Dance & Numbers in NatureHistoric Kenmore
April 6Colonial FairHistoric Kenmore
April 13Dog Days at Ferry FarmFerry Farm
April 14Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community DayHistoric Kenmore
May 11Tea Time at KenmoreHistoric Kenmore
May 16, 17Mini-Mornings at the MuseumFerry Farm
May 27Memorial Day Activities – Discovery Room OpenHistoric Kenmore
June 8, 9, 15, 16Shakespeare on the LawnHistoric Kenmore
June 10-14Archaeology CampFerry Farm
June 20Mini-Mornings at the MuseumFerry Farm
June 22Betty’s BirthdayHistoric Kenmore
June 28Family Archaeology DayFerry Farm
July 4Fabulous Fourth at Ferry FarmFerry Farm
July 15-19George vs. George: Revolutionary War CampFerry Farm & Historic Kenmore
August 15Mini-Mornings at the MuseumFerry Farm
September 5Lafayette Lecture SeriesCRRL
September 19Mini-Mornings at the MuseumHistoric Kenmore
September 28Block PartyHistoric Kenmore
October 4Homeschool DayFerry Farm
October 6Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community DayFerry Farm
October 12Dog Days at Ferry FarmFerry Farm
October 13Taste Through TimeHistoric Kenmore
October 17Mini-Mornings at the MuseumHistoric Kenmore
November 2Night in Washington’s DayHistoric Kenmore
November 16Gingerbread House WorkshopFerry Farm
November 16Wee Christmas WorkshopHistoric Kenmore
December 1Gingerbread Contest Opening ReceptionFerry Farm
December 1 – 3038th Annual Gingerbread Contest & ExhibitFerry Farm
December 1 -3010th Annual Wee Christmas Dollhouse & Miniatures ShowHistoric Kenmore
December 12Mini-Mornings at the MuseumFerry Farm
December 15Taste Through TimeHistoric Kenmore