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Schoonmaker 2010 Concert
Saturday, April 24 - 8:00 p.m.
Join us at the James Monroe High School Auditorium for this evening concert by The United States Military Academy Cadet Glee Club and the United States Coast Guard Academy Cadet Glee Club. The one-hour concert will feature a 20-minute performance by each glee club plus a 20-minute performance by the combined groups.
Learn more about the glee clubs.
$5 per person
Tickets for this event may be available at the door but seating is limited. To assure seating, tickets may be purchased in advance directly from the Foundation by calling Kathleen Carroll, 540-373-3381 x26.
This event will be held at
James Monroe High School
2300 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
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About Schoonmaker
The Schoonmaker Fund underwrites significant artistic and cultural programming for the benefit of the Fredericksburg, Va., region. The Fund was established in 1981 from the estate of Lucy K. Schoonmaker, a George Washington Foundation Regent from Pennsylvania, and her husband, James.
Previous Schoonmaker concerts have included the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra in 2000 and Canadian Brass in 2005.
Proceeds from this SCHOONMAKER 2010 concert will help to finance new projects at Ferry Farm and the refurnishing of Kenmore.
Birding Tours at Ferry Farm
These popular tours are offered again at Ferry Farm with Paul Nasca, a GWF staff archaeologist and president of the Fredericksburg Birding Club. The tour will begin from the Ferry Farm Visitor Center parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and will last about 2 ½ hours.
Please wear good hiking boots and don’t forget your binoculars, water, sunscreen, and bug spray.
In the event of rain on the day of the tour, the tour will be cancelled.
- Appropriate ages: 12 and up
- Location: George Washington’s Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm
- Date/Time: Saturdays, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 16 at 8:00 a.m.
- Fee: $5 per person (no discounts available; cash or check only. No credit cards.)
2010 Summer History Camp in Historic Fredericksburg
Come explore history and follow in the footsteps of George Washington, his family, and his friends. Have fun with hands-on activities, projects, and games at the Rising Sun Tavern, George Washington’s Ferry Farm, the Mary Washington House, Historic Kenmore, and the Hugh Mercer
Apothecary. Learn about Colonial food, medicine, and daily life. Explore the places that George Washington
knew well.
Dates: June 21 through 25
Time: 9 a.m. till noon daily
Ages: For rising Third through Sixth graders (age 8-12)
Fee: $100 per child
To register, contact Vickie Hayes at (540) 370-0732 x24 or by email at hayes@gwffoundation.org.
Sponsored by THE GEORGE WASHINGTON FOUNDATION & PRESERVATION VIRGINIA Partners in History Education
Fabulous Fourth at Ferry Farm
Saturday, July 3rd
This is the most anticipated event of the year at Ferry Farm. This family event offers a wide range of activities including games, first-person interpreters, live entertainment, and food.
Watch this space for more details coming soon!
Summer Discovery Workshops
Our very popular Summer Discovery Workshops for children ages 4-10 will be available again starting in July. Registration is now open. Please see the Summer Discovery Workshops page for descriptions and dates.
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.
Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit at Ferry Farm
The contest is now over, but if you'd like to view photos of the winning entries, please visit this page.
The George Washington Foundation is grateful to Coldwell Banker Elite for their partial sponsorship of the 2009 contest and exhibit.
The Kenmore Stitchery Guild
- Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month
- 10 a.m. to 12 Noon in the Fleming-Smith Room at Historic Kenmore
- Open to all ages and experience levels
For more details, call the Volunteer Coordinator at 540-370-0732.
Please note: There is no stitchery exhibit planned for 2010.