A Short and Sweet History of the Gingerbread House

by gwffoundation | Dec 14, 2022 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies

If you visit George Washington’s Ferry Farm this December, you’ll be greeted by the sweet smell of spiced gingerbread as soon as you walk through the door! During our annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit, our gallery space is transformed into a...

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...

Gingerbread House Construction Workshop & A Wee Christmas Workshop [Photos]

by gwffoundation | Nov 25, 2019 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Historic Kenmore, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies

On Saturday, November 19, George Washington’s Ferry Farm and Historic Kenmore both presented their annual holiday workshops devoted to teaching attendees either how to build a gingerbread house or to create a holiday themed “room box.”  Here are some...

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 GWF’s Delightful December

by gwffoundation | Dec 24, 2017 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Historic Kenmore, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies

The George Washington Foundation wishes everyone a joyous holiday season!  Enjoy these from our month of festive happenings and decorations at George Washington’s Ferry Farm and Historic Kenmore. There will still be time to see Kenmore and Ferry Farm adorned for the...