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George Washington’s Birthday Celebration
February 19 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
$5
Celebrate George Washington’s 292nd birthday at his boyhood home, with fun activities for the whole family!
Meet and take a selfie with “George Washington,” participate in our annual stone throwing contest, play colonial games, and eat birthday cupcakes – while supplies last.
Guests will enjoy several educational stations throughout the Ferry Farm property, take an abbreviated Washington House tour, engage with archaeologists, historians, and other experts to learn about Ferry Farm, the Washington family, and the enslaved people who lived here.
Parking on-site. No pets allowed at this event.
Events will be ongoing from 10am-3pm, while tickets last. Purchase a ticket for arrival time beginning on the top of every hour.
Advanced ticket purchase highly recommended as time slots are limited. Purchase tickets for arrival times beginning at the top of every hour. Time slots:
10-11:00
11-12:00
12-1:00
1-2:00
2-3:00
Admission
$5.00 – adults
Free – students (ages 6-17)
Free – children (ages 5 & under)
Plus processing fee.
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be canceled, and refunds issued.
Ferry Farm
268 Kings Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org
or call 540-370-0732 x11.
