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George Washington's 280th Birthday Celebrations at His Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm
George Washington's Birthday Party
Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come help celebrate the birthday of America's first president at his boyhood home. Games, crafts, first person intepreters, theater performance and, of course Cake. History Theater at 10:30, 12:30, & 2:30. Stone throw starts at 2 p.m., weather permitting.
Anyone age 18 or under who can successfully throw a stone all the way across the Rappahannock River during the stone-throw event will be awarded a medal, a $50, pre-paid Visa gift card compliments of People's Community Bank, and bragging rights until next year!
Admission: Adults $5.00 - Children (under age 17) free!
Young George Washington and the Buried Past
Monday, February 20, 2012 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
On Presidents' Day, learn how archaeologists are revealing the secrets of the Washington family at Ferry Farm. Th ere will also be crafts, games, Object Whisperer, simulated digs, and the Magnificent Materialist...Teller of Artifact Fortunes.
Object Whisperer times as follows:
- 10:30 Mary Washington
- 11:15 - Materialist
- 12:00 - Civil War
- 12:45 -Materialist
- 1:30 -Mary Washington
- 2:15 - Materialist
- 3:00 Civil War
Free admission for all ages!
Special thanks to our sponsor for this event:
Easter Egg Hunts at Historic Kenmore
March 19 – April 5, 2012
Bring your group of 10-15 preschoolers (ages 4-6) to Historic Kenmore for
a fun-filled, 1-hour program. Children will hear a secular Easter story, decorate
an Easter bag and search for eggs on the grounds.
$10.00 per child in groups of 10-15 children ~ Advanced registration required
Pre-schools and play groups, call Vickie Hayes to make
reservations
540-370-0732x24
Family History Adventure Tours at Historic Kenmore
The
George Washington Foundation offers a special program at Historic Kenmore.
Families have the opportunity to visit Kenmore, play “I Spy Kenmore”
to discover fun facts about history, smell the sweet aromas of an 18th-century
kitchen, and learn what the residents of Kenmore ate.
Appropriate for adults and children ages 4-12. Children must
be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Historic Kenmore
Date/Time: by reservation. Registration for weekdays—24 hours in advance; registration for weekends—1 week in advance.
Note:
Kenmore is closed until March 1. Family Adventure Tours will resume at
that time.
Contact
Vickie Hayes at 540-371-3363 ext. 24 or
hayes@gwffoundation.org
Fee: regular admission
Summer Explorers
Coming in June, July, & August
The George Washington Foundation will be offering 4 exciting day camps in 2012:
- History Camp - June 25-29
- Archaeology Camp - July 9-13
- Civil War Camp - July 23-27
- Earthmates Camp - August 6-10
Birthday Parties at Ferry Farm!
Treat your child, age 5 to 10, and his or her friends to a birthday party at George Washington's Ferry Farm! Learn more.
Please Note: A staff photographer is usually present at public events. Photos taken by the staff photographer at these events may be used by the Foundation for marketing and promotional purposes. Your attendance at the event implies permission for the Foundation to use these photos and the Foundation owns the copyright for all such photos.