George Washington Birthplace National Monument
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is a tribute to George Washington and also preserves the heart of the Washington lands and a memorial plantation. America's first and greatest hero, Washington was crucial to the establishment of the United States as a nation founded on the principles of liberty. The peace and beauty of this special place are untouched by time, and visitors are reminded of the staunch character of our hero. The home in which George Washington was born was burned in 1779. After being excavated in 1936, the foundation was recovered and preserved. Crushed oyster shells on the ground mark the location of the home and the size and shape of the foundation.
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: Vidal MartinezPhone Number: 804-224-1732
Entrance Fees: Individual Pass (valid for seven days) $4; George Washington Birthplace Annual Park Pass: $15
Sights: Memorial Shaft; Memorial House; Bridges Creek; Popes Creek; Potomac River
Important Dates
By The Numbers
Acres: 661.73Annual Visitation: 135,870 (2006)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :38.186110 / -76.930560 (map it)
State: VA
Nearby Big City: Colonial Beach, VA
Gateway Communities: Colonial Beach, VA
Nearby Airports: Stafford Regional Airport (RMN)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : No
Has Volunteer Program? : Yes
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In Detail
History HISTORY & CULTURE George Washington Birthplace National Monument preserves the heart of the Washingtons' lands in America. John Washington, the immigrant, arrived in Westmoreland County in 1657, and ... read more.
In A Nutshell Operating Hours & Seasons Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily year round. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days. Visitation highest in Summer. School group visits highest from mid-April to ... read more.
Just For Kids Ranger Guided How Math and Science Changed George Washington’s Life 6th - 7th grade 30 Students Maximum Length: 2 hours Students become 18th century land surveyors, using the math, geome ... read more.
Park Regulations & Safety Fees & Reservations Fees Individual entrance fee is $4.00 for adults, aged 16 and older. Valid for 7 days. No entry fee for children 15 and under. American the Beautiful Pass series accepted for in ... read more.
Preservation Bookstore The Shoppe at George Washington Birthplace is operated by the George Washington Birthplace Association. The Association provides support to the park's interpretation and educati ... read more.
Things To Do Nearby Attractions Local Attractions Historic Christ Church, Lancaster County, VA Historic Fredericksburg, VA James Monroe Birthplace, Westmoreland County, VA Menokin, Richmond County, VA - Home of F ... read more.
Who's Who at the Park Cooperating Association In the early 1920's, a group of public spirited citizens banded together to seek a more meaningful memorial of the home where George Washington was born. The Wakefield Nationa ... read more.
George Washington Birthplace In Depth
News from the Parks
Light Pollution Harms Not Just Stargazers
December 2, 2008 - 1:03pm
For students of astronomy, Sunday and Monday night is the equivalent of a World Cup Final, a new Mac operating system, and a Zeppelin reunion show all rolled into one. That’s because, as Horizons guest blogger Pete Spotts noted in his post Sunday, Jupiter, Venus, and the moon will gather to direct a lopsided frown at North America, an arrangement that won’t happen again for another 44 years.
December 2, 2008 - 1:03pm
For students of astronomy, Sunday and Monday night is the equivalent of a World Cup Final, a new Mac operating system, and a Zeppelin reunion show all rolled into one. That’s because, as Horizons guest blogger Pete Spotts noted in his post Sunday, Jupiter, Venus, and the moon will gather to direct a lopsided frown at North America, an arrangement that won’t happen again for another 44 years.
Tourists Bite on ‘Twilight’ Vampire Tours of Forks, Washington
December 2, 2008 - 12:59pm
Fans of the hit movie “Twilight,” inspired by Stephenie Meyer’s vampire series, are swarming tiny Forks on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, where the novels are set, and checking out “Twilight”-themed tours, hotel packages and even food.
December 2, 2008 - 12:59pm
Fans of the hit movie “Twilight,” inspired by Stephenie Meyer’s vampire series, are swarming tiny Forks on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, where the novels are set, and checking out “Twilight”-themed tours, hotel packages and even food.
Crowds Observe World AIDS Day In GG Park
December 2, 2008 - 12:56pm
People from across the country gathered in Golden Gate Park's National AIDS Memorial Grove Monday to observe the 20th annual World AIDS Day.
December 2, 2008 - 12:56pm
People from across the country gathered in Golden Gate Park's National AIDS Memorial Grove Monday to observe the 20th annual World AIDS Day.
Grounded in God, Green and Glaciers
December 2, 2008 - 12:37pm
Remember when Arizona Sen. John McCain criticized spending millions of taxpayer dollars to fund the DNA of grizzly bears in Montana during one of the presidential debates? “That’s us,” said David Restivo, a Roberts Wesleyan College alumnus and visual information specialist at Glacier National Park in Montana.
December 2, 2008 - 12:37pm
Remember when Arizona Sen. John McCain criticized spending millions of taxpayer dollars to fund the DNA of grizzly bears in Montana during one of the presidential debates? “That’s us,” said David Restivo, a Roberts Wesleyan College alumnus and visual information specialist at Glacier National Park in Montana.
Smokies' Formation Began 500 Million to 600 Million Years Ago
December 2, 2008 - 12:35pm
As the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepares to celebrate its 75th year, students of history and geology are pondering questions that go back much farther than the park's creation in the 1930s. The most fascinating queries to them concern the actual formation of the mountains, their age and topography.
December 2, 2008 - 12:35pm
As the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepares to celebrate its 75th year, students of history and geology are pondering questions that go back much farther than the park's creation in the 1930s. The most fascinating queries to them concern the actual formation of the mountains, their age and topography.
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