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Ferry Farm and Historic Kenmore Reopen for the Season
March 1 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ferry Farm and Historic Kenmore Reopen for the Season on March 1! Come out to the sites for a tour of the historic houses and extra demonstrations, activities, and more.
On Saturday, March 1, Ferry Farm will provide a day of fun for everyone in the family.
Watch a barrel trussing demonstration by Marshall Scheetz of Jamestown Cooperage in Williamsburg, VA. Learn about the traditional techniques he utilizes to create historically accurate barrels, buckets, and other products for use at historic sites around the region.
Participate in interactive activities with the 4-H Homesteading Club of Stafford County. These young living historians will be talking to and showing the public some skills in traditional trades. You can even try your hand with their interactive activities too.
Take a guided tour of the replica Washington House and warm up from the cold by the fire. Take in the sights, smells, and sounds of the 18th century as you go room to room in the completely interactive recreation of George Washington’s boyhood home.
Ongoing activities 10am to 5pm.
House Tours at 10:30am, 11:45am, 1:30pm, 2:45pm, & 3:45pm.
Admission:
Grounds-Only Admission
$9 for Adults
$4 for students ages 6-17
Free for Children under 6
Grounds-Only Admission
$9 for Adults
$4 for students ages 6-17
Free for Children under 6
With House Tour
$12 for Adults
$6 for students ages 6-17
Free for Children under 6
$12 for Adults
$6 for students ages 6-17
Free for Children under 6
