Tradition says that Mary Ball Washington, mother of George Washington, was well-known for her excellent gingerbread. The story goes that she even served her gingerbread to the Marquis de Lafayette when he visited Fredericksburg as part of his postwar tour of America in 1784. Inspired by this tale and as Mary’s home for three decades from 1738 to 1772, George Washington’s Ferry Farm hosts a Gingerbread Contest and Exhibit each December. This year’s event is the 28th annual and features the theme “Home Sweet Home.”
The photos in the gallery below show just a few of this year’s contest entries representing a variety of ages and skill-levels. We’re also sharing some photos of Ferry Farm decked out for the holiday season and want to thank the Ann Page Garden Club for beautifully decorating this year.
To see all the gingerbread creations and to vote for your favorite, visit Ferry Farm before the exhibit ends on December 30. Check out the events page on www.kenmore.org for more information!
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- “There’s No Place Like Home” by Valerie Jackson
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- “Welcome Home Sailors” by Daniel Jackson
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- “A Man’s Home is His Castle” by Matthew Yagla
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- “Home is Where the Doctor Is” by Massaponax High School German Club
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- “Tea Time” by Courtland High School German Program won Best in Show.
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- “Igloo Home” by Imogene Pastorek
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- “International Space Station” by The Szlyk Family
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- “Life’s a Beach” by The Abraham Family
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- “St. George’s Gingerbread Church” by Nicholas Perron
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- “Aquia Harbor” by Girl Scout Troop #5035
