by gwffoundation | Feb 14, 2022 | Archaeology, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies, Washington family, Washington in the World
We are excited to be celebrating George Washington’s 290th birthday (although it’s the day before his actual birth date) on President’s Day! On February 22, 1732, George was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Some interesting facts are associated...
by gwffoundation | Feb 19, 2019 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
Presidents’ Day is always a celebratory one at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! Once again this year, George’s boyhood home marked his 287th birthday this past Monday, February 18. A special thank you to the sponsor of the George Washington’s Birthday at Ferry...
by gwffoundation | Feb 22, 2017 | Lives & Legacies
Happy Birthday, George!! Two-hundred and eighty five years ago today on February 22, 1732, George Washington was born. Americans have commemorating his birth and his life for centuries, since he rose to prominence as the commanding general of the Continental...
by gwffoundation | Feb 20, 2017 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
Every February, Presidents’ Day weekend is a celebratory one at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! As always this year, George’s boyhood home marked his birthday on Saturday, February 18 and then held Archaeology Day on Monday, February 20. Here are...
by gwffoundation | Feb 3, 2016 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
This month marks the 284th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. Americans have celebrated our first president’s birthday since long before it became an official national holiday in the late 1800s. In fact, early Americans even marked George’s...