Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme: A Different Kind of Holiday Decorating

by gwffoundation | Dec 6, 2018 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies

Over the years, we’ve often discussed how colonial-era Christmas celebrations and decorations were different from our own modern-day versions (read here, here, here, here, and here).  Each year, throughout the month of December at Historic Kenmore, we depict the...

32nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibit at Ferry Farm [Photos]

by gwffoundation | Dec 4, 2018 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies

It’s the 32nd year of a a long-standing holiday tradition: the Gingerbread Contest & Exhibit at George Washington’s Ferry Farm!  This year’s theme is “Cartoon Adventures.” Adults and children alike will enjoy the sights and smells of these festive creations...

Photos: The Fourth of July at Ferry Farm 2018

by gwffoundation | Jul 13, 2018 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies

Scenes from last week’s Independence Day celebration at George Washington’s Ferry Farm!  Read “Celebrating the Fourth and what makes America great” by Kristin Davis for The Free Lance-Star about the Ferry Farm and other area celebrations....

Last Year’s Fabulous Fourth at Ferry Farm [Photos]

by gwffoundation | Jun 26, 2018 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies

One week from today, celebrate Independence Day at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! Tour the replica Washington house, learn about this summer’s archaeology dig, enjoy a patriotic flag retirement ceremony, interact with colonial and Civil War reenactors as well...

Photos: “Twelfth Night at Kenmore” 2018

by gwffoundation | Jan 12, 2018 | Historic Kenmore, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies

Each January, Historic Kenmore presents Twelfth Night at Kenmore, a dramatic theater presentation that imagines the first Christmas that Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis spent in their newly built home. The play is set in January 1776 and that year is not a time...