George Washington’s Ferry Farm is where young Washington spent his formative years and became an extraordinary man. The future general and first president was 6 years old when his family moved to King George County (now Stafford County), Virginia, in 1738.
The guided tour of the Washington house replica explores the lives of George, his mother Mary, other Washington family members, and the enslaved community. It recounts the adversity all of these individuals faced after the death of Augustine Washington, George’s father. You can walk Ferry Farm’s grounds before and after your house tour.
Finally, the Visitor Center features the introductory exhibit The Science of History at Ferry Farm with colonial and Civil War artifacts excavated at Ferry Farm and windows into the Archaeology Lab, where you can see archaeologists identify and study thousands of artifacts found at Ferry Farm. A new mini exhibit displays evidence of the presence and use of horses at Ferry Farm, with artifacts that relate to riding and the safety of the horse and rider.
When you arrive at Ferry Farm, check in at the Visitor Center, purchase tour tickets (if you have not already done so online), and pick up a map of the grounds. Then, take the 5-minute walk from the Visitor Center to the back porch of Washington house where your tour will begin at the scheduled time.
For information about school group visits and youth and family programs, visit Education.
If you have additional questions about visiting Ferry Farm, check our Guest Policies and Frequently Asked Questions page.
Tour times:
10:30 am, 11:45 am,
1:30 pm, 2:45 pm
Times may be subject to change; availability for each time slot is not guaranteed. For the most up-to-date list of available tours, please click the ticket link below.
Ferry Farm is closed on Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve,
and during all of January and February.
Ticket dates & times are updated by the first of the month.
Please arrive at Ferry Farm at least 10 minutes prior to the tour time for which you purchase tickets so you have enough time to check-in at the Visitor Center and walk to the Washington house.
To request a group visit, complete this form.
| HOURS | MARCH THRU OCTOBER | NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER |
| MON-SAT | 10am-5pm | 10am-4pm |
| SUN | Noon-5pm | Noon-4pm |
Ferry Farm’s grounds are closed
during non-business hours.
FERRY FARM
ADMISSION PRICES
Guided Washington House Tour
Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00
Students (Ages 6 and up) . . . . . $6.00
Ages 5 and under . . . . . . . . . . Free
Self-Guided Grounds Only Tour
Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00
Students (Ages 6 and up) . . . . . $4.00
Ages 5 and under . . . . . . . . . . Free
Combo Ticket
Includes admission to both Washington House and
Kenmore House. Purchase on-site.
Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00
Students (Ages 6 and up) . . . . . $10.00
Ages 5 and under . . . . . . . . . . Free
LOCATION
George Washington’s Ferry Farm
Kings Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
540-370-0732
NOTE: The new entrance to Ferry Farm is located directly at the stoplight at the intersection of Ferry Road and Kings Highway. Some online maps and GPS systems do not yet show this new entrance. Entering the address above or using the map below should bring you to the stoplight at the new entrance.