Please note that photography is taken during all Foundation events and may be used for social media, marketing, and promotional purposes.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Day
ferry farm
sunday, october 1
2pm & 3pm
Participants can tour the Washington House interpreted by Abbie Castillo (using American Sign Language). Guests may also explore the grounds, garden, and Visitor Center galleries.
Tour times are 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Ferry Farm admission fee applies.
Please arrive to Ferry Farm 10-15 minutes before your tour begins. Check-in at the Visitors Center, where staff will welcome you.
Advanced registration required. Please register online by Wednesday, September, 27 to reserve your spot!
ADMISSION
$12 for adults
$6 for students ages 6-17
Free for Children under 6
LOCATION
Ferry Farm
268 Kings Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732.
Taste Through Time: Gingerbread
Historic Kenmore
sunday, october 8
12pm to 5pm
Reminisce and enjoy a themed demonstration, talk, and tasting – all about Kenmore’s famous gingerbread! Come to Kenmore for a tour of the 1775 mansion and see, smell, and taste our famous gingerbread in the historic kitchen.
During your visit, the kitchen will be open for guests to watch a cooking demonstration and learn about the history of Kenmore’s gingerbread. While you enjoy the presentation, partake in a sampling of gingerbread and a cup of lemonade.
The kitchen will be open throughout the day, and entry is included with general admission fees. Visitors may reserve house tour tickets online or purchase on-site at the front desk. Museum only admission can be purchased on-site. Both admission rates include entry to the kitchen.
House tours at 12:15, 1:30, 2:45, 4:00.
ADMISSION
With House Tour
$12 for Adults
$6 for students ages 6-17
Free for Children under 6
Museum Admission
$6 for Adults
$3 for Students ages 6-17
Free for Children under 6
LOCATION
Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Ave.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732.
Mini Mornings at the Museum:
Fall Fun!
HISTORIC KENMORE
thursday, october 12, 10:15-11:15
friday, octoBER 13, 10:15-11:15
Join us on October 12th and 13th at Historic Kenmore for a fall themed program! Inspired by Kenmore’s own “Four Seasons” stucco ceiling, children will learn about the changing seasons and what makes autumn so special. Please note that both October Mini Morning sessions will feature the same program content.
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.
Following the program, children and their caregivers are invited to take an abbreviated tour through the Washington House at Ferry Farm.
Free for children with $12 adult admission. Please be sure to add a Child Admission ticket to your purchase for each child participating in the program. Younger siblings welcome.
LOCATION
Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Ave.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732.
Dog Days at Ferry Farm
Ferry Farm
saturday, october 21
George sure loved his hounds, and so do we! Bring your furry friend to Ferry Farm for a day of fun. Experience the nature trails that lead around the fields and along the Rappahannock River with a discount on Ferry Farm’s grounds for the day.
All well-mannered pooches on leashes welcome. Please see our Dog Days Rules for guidelines about this event.
ADMISSION
$5 for adults
Free for ages 17 and under
*Admission is to Ferry Farm’s grounds only. Animals are not permitted in any buildings on the property, excluding Ferry Farm Visitor Center for check in.
Tickets can be purchased in the Visitor Center upon arrival.
Ferry Farm
268 Kings Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732.
Night in Washington’s Day
historic kenmore
saturday, november 4
7-9:30pm
Experience the 18th century in a whole new light!
This year, we’ve got a brand-new take on our annual Night in Washington’s Day Program. Explore the illuminated grounds, 1775 mansion, and outbuildings of Historic Kenmore to see how surprisingly active nights were in the 18th century.
Take in the dining, dancing, and drinking of the gentry and hear the words of the enslaved people who worked day and night on the property. Hands-on activities create an up-close look at lighting techniques from long ago. Guests will discover how nighttime transformed from a fearful darkness to an illuminated extension of liveliness in history!
DATE & TIMES
Saturday, November 4
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
ADMISSION
Advance ticket purchase for an entry time is required. Entry times are in half hour increments.
$15.00 – adults
$7.00 – students (ages 6-17)
Free – children (age 5 & under)
(Plus online processing fee.)
LOCATION
Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Ave.
Fredericksburg, VA 224015
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732.
Call for Entries:
9th Annual Wee Christmas
Dollhouses & Miniatures Exhibit
Historic Kenmore
entry forms due: November 18
Drop off date: December 2
Call for entries for our 9th annual Wee Christmas Dollhouses and Miniatures Exhibit at Historic Kenmore! If you have a dollhouse, room box, covered vignette, or unique miniatures display that would wow spectators, that is no small feat!
This delightful event is inspired by Kenmore’s replica dollhouse in the Crowninshield Building Visitor Center. The exhibit runs from December 3-30 and on January 5, 6, and 7 during Twelfth Night at Kenmore. Each exhibitor receives four free passes to the Wee Christmas exhibit at Historic Kenmore and the Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibit at George Washington’s Ferry Farm. See entry form for full details.
Choose entry form preferred:
Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Ave.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732.
Call for Entries:
37th Annual Gingerbread
Contest & Exhibit
Ferry Farm
Drop off dates: Nov 25 – Dec 2
Exhibit dates: December 3-30
Is your gingerbread confection perfection? Does your icing piping conjure up pure artistry?
Show off your edible creativity at Ferry Farm’s 37th Annual Gingerbread Contest and Exhibit. This year’s theme will bake up smiles – “A Critter Christmas.” Entry drop-off is November 25-December 2 and will be exhibited at the Ferry Farm Visitor Center December 3-30. See entry form for full details.
Categories:
Age 2 – 5
Age 6 – 10
Age 11 – 14
Age 15 – 17
Age 18 and over
Special Needs
Family
Professional
Choose entry form preferred:
On December 4, judges will select 1st through 3rd place ribbons and prizes in each level. Exhibit visitors will select a People’s Choice during the month of December. The winner will be announced on Ferry Farm’s social media at 5pm on December 30. A plaque will be awarded to the People’s Choice winner.
Need help getting started? Here’s a recipe you may use, perfected over the years by Julie Jennings.
Any entry may be photographed by The George Washington Foundation for promotional, marketing, or any other purpose without further notice.
Ferry Farm
268 Kings Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732.
Gingerbread House Workshop
Ferry Farm
saturday, December 18
11 am-12:30 pm
Learn the secrets of building a real gingerbread house! Build and decorate a small gingerbread house step-by-step. All materials are provided.
Ages 7 to adult. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Advance registration required. Space is limited.
$20.00 per person, ages 8 and up. Plus processing fee.
Ferry Farm
268 Kings Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732.
Wee Christmas Miniature Making Workshop
historic kenmore
saturday, December 18
1-3 pm
Create a holiday-themed “room box” that you can display during Kenmore’s A Wee Christmas Dollhouse & Miniatures Show, or as part of your holiday décor at home! Expert instruction and all room box materials are provided during the workshop. You’ll also receive instructions, ideas, and resources to make additional room boxes at home. The workshop is fun for imaginative crafters and creators, ages 8 to 98!
Advance registration required. Space is limited.
$20.00 per person, ages 8 and up. Plus processing fee.
Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Ave.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732.
| 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 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 20 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum | Ferry Farm |
| July 21 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum | Historic Kenmore |
| 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 | Historic Kenmore |
| September 13 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum: Archaeology | Ferry Farm |
| September 14 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum: Archaeology | Ferry Farm |
| October 1 | Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community Day | Ferry Farm |
| October 8 | Taste Through Time: Gingerbread | Historic Kenmore |
| October 12 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum: Harvest/Fall | Historic Kenmore |
| October 13 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum: Harvest/Fall | Historic Kenmore |
| October 21 | Dog Day! (Fall) | Ferry Farm |
| November 4 | Night in Washington’s Day | 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 |
| December 13, 14 | Mini-Mornings at the Museum: Gingerbread | Ferry Farm |