33rd Annual Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibit at Ferry Farm [Photos]

by gwffoundation | Dec 19, 2019 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies

It’s the 33rd year of a a long-standing holiday tradition: the Gingerbread Contest & Exhibit at George Washington’s Ferry Farm!  This year’s theme is “Holiday Songs.”   Winners Level 1: Age 2-5 First Place Ribbon ~ “Let it Snow” by Samantha Wainwright Level...

Making Syllabub

by gwffoundation | Dec 19, 2018 | Holiday History, Lives & Legacies

The holiday season has arrived at Historic Kenmore, bringing with it our annual display in the house of colonial wintry traditions from greenery to lovely desserts. Two years ago, I explored the mysterious origin of Betty Lewis’s hedgehog cake and even made a pretty...

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...

Video: 31st Annual Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibit

by gwffoundation | Dec 15, 2017 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies

In this festive holiday video, we see all the “Historic Sites in Virginia” gingerbread houses entered in this year’s contest. To see the list of winners, click here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cmq5hT5i9M?ecver=1 The exhibit runs until December...

Photos: 30th Annual Gingerbread Contest & Exhibit at Ferry Farm

by gwffoundation | Dec 13, 2016 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies

It’s the 30th year of a a long-standing holiday tradition: the Gingerbread Contest & Exhibit at George Washington’s Ferry Farm!  This year’s theme is “Home for the Holidays.” Read about Thirty Years of Gingerbread. Adults and children...