Learn with Me Day: Bird’s Eye View of the 18th Century
SATURDAy, May 21
9:30 – 10:30am; 11am – 12pm;
1pm – 2pm; 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Historic Kenmore
Learn With Me Day is an on-site program (aligned with VA SOLs) good for homeschool or students who are virtual learning.
During A Bird’s Eye View of the 18th Century, students travel back in time to peek at the lives of the Lewis family at Kenmore in 1775. What were the similarities and differences in how 18th-century people lived compared to us today? How did they cook, dress, and play?
$10/children and $5/adults (plus processing fees), space is limited
For more information, email learn@gwffoundation.org or call 540-370-0732 x 15.
Shakespeare on the Lawn
JUne 11, 12, 18, 19
7:00 – 8:30pm
(grounds open at 5:30)
Historic Kenmore
Our annual Shakespeare on the Lawn at Kenmore returns this June with four performances of Taming of the Shrew – with a 70s flair! The Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble returns for a reimagined 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 with Shakespeare ticket.
Tickets:
$15 adults, $7 students
(plus processing fees)
Children 5 and under are free. In the event of rain, the performances will be cancelled and refunds will be issued.
For more information, email learn@gwffoundation.org or call 540-370-0732 x 15.
Colonial Fair
Saturday, June 11
10:00am – 3:00pm
Historic Kenmore
See Eighteenth Century performances, hear colonial music, and learn to dance like George and Betty Washington. Purchase handmade goods from a variety of artisan venders or grab a bite to eat from our on-site food truck.
Admission includes access to the grounds (vendors, performances) along with games, crafts, and walk-through house tours of Kenmore.
Tickets are $5/ for those ages 6+ (plus processing fees)
2022 Summer Camps
We are excited to bring back our two summer camp programs this year! We are offering each program twice. Please note that sessions A & B are the same, and are offered twice to best fit busy summer schedules.
Camps are geared towards children ages 7 to 12.
Archaeology Camp
Dig up artifacts! Meet real archaeologists! Witness the wonders of the “science of history” and leave this camp with newfound knowledge of the mysteries beneath your feet.
Session A: June 6 – 10, 9am – 12pm
Session B: July 18 – 22, 9am – 12pm
Each week of camp is $175 per camper (plus processing fees)
Camp George vs. George
Using the lives of George and Betty Washington as guides, campers explore colonial society before and during the American Revolution. Through hands-on activities like a mock archaeological dig, surveying hike, dancing lessons, militia drill, and more, campers learn how George, Betty, and other colonists saw themselves as British and examine the events that ultimately led them to adopt a new American identity.
Session A: June 13 – 17; 9am – 12pm
Session B: July 25 – 29; 9am -12pm
Each week of camp is $175 per camper (plus processing fees)
Contact learn@gwffoundation.org with any questions.
Fabulous 4th at Ferry Farm
Monday, July 4
10:00am – 4:00pm
Mark your calendars for our annual July 4th celebration at Ferry Farm!
More details coming soon.
Learn with Me Day: I Dig George
Wednesday, July 27
9:30 – 10:30am; 11am – 12pm;
1pm – 2pm; 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Learn With Me Day is a monthly on-site program (aligned with VA SOLs), good for students in grade levels K-6. Participants will engage with the archaeology process and learn the importance of the process to historical research.
Working at a simulated archaeological site, students learn about gridding the dig site, sifting for artifacts, and then washing, identifying, and mending artifacts. They will be challenged to think critically about the artifacts they uncover during their dig and leave with a new-found knowledge of what can be discovered under the ground.
$10/children and $5/adults (plus processing fees), space is limited
For more information, email learn@gwffoundation.org or call 540-370-0732 x 15.
| 2022 Full Event Schedule Subject to change | ||
| Downloadable PDF | ||
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION |
| February 21 | George Washington’s Birthday Event | Ferry Farm |
| February 26 | Learn with Me Day: Boy Before Legend | Ferry Farm |
| March 5 | Girl Scout Day | Ferry Farm |
| March 26 | Learn with Me Day: Bird’s Eye View of the 18th Century | Historic Kenmore |
| April 9 | Centennial Block Party | Historic Kenmore |
| April 29 | Centennial Weekend Concert | Ferry Farm |
| May 7 | Mother’s Day Tea with the Ladies of Kenmore | Historic Kenmore |
| May 21 | Learn with Me Day: Bird’s Eye View of the 18th Century | Historic Kenmore |
| June 6 – 10 | Archaeology Camp | Ferry Farm |
| June 11, 12, 18, 19 | Arts at Kenmore: Shakespeare on the Lawn | Historic Kenmore |
| June 13 -1 7 | Camp George vs. George | Ferry Farm & Historic Kenmore |
| July 4 | Fabulous Fourth at Ferry Farm | Ferry Farm |
| July 18-22 | Archaeology Camp | Ferry Farm |
| July 25 -29 | Camp George vs. George | Ferry Farm & Historic Kenmore |
| July 27 | Learn with Me Day: I Dig George | Ferry Farm |
| August 31 | Learn with Me Day: Boy Before Legend | Ferry Farm |
| September 17 | Movie on the Lawn | Historic Kenmore |
| September 17 | Girl Scout Day | Historic Kenmore |
| September 24 | Learn with Me Day: Bird’s Eye View | Historic Kenmore |
| October 2 | Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community Day | Ferry Farm |
| October 29 | Learn with Me Day: I Dig George | Ferry Farm |
| November 5 | Night in Washington’s Day | Historic Kenmore |
| November 11 | Music on the Lawn: USO Swing Dance | Historic Kenmore |
| November 19 | Gingerbread House Workshop | Ferry Farm |
| November 19 | A Wee Christmas Workshop | Historic Kenmore |
| December 4 – 30 | 36th Annual Gingerbread Contest & Exhibit | Ferry Farm |
| December 4 -30 | 8th Annual Wee Christmas Dollhouse & Miniatures Show | Historic Kenmore |