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George Washington's Birthday Celebration
Monday, February 15, 2010 - Ferry Farm
Breakfast with George Washington. 9 a.m.
Join General Washington for breakfast at the farm where he grew up. Learn about camp life at Valley Forge and how growing up at Ferry Farm prepared him to help his troops endure that bleak winter. Have your picture taken with General Washington. Party favors for all! Enter your name to win a door prize.
Appropriate for ages 5 and up (children must be accompanied by an adult) Reservations required. Please call Vickie Hayes at 540-370-0732 ext. 24.
Space is limited so sign up early.
Fee: $12 per person (no discounts apply)
Open House at Ferry Farm. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sing Happy Birthday to General George Washington at 1 p.m. and enjoy a piece of birthday cake while it lasts. Make crafts to take home. Play Colonial games with George Washington’s Young Friends and take part in militia drilling (weather permitting). There will also be Archaeology Lab tours and a new exhibit of Civil War artifacts that you can touch.
Appropriate for all ages.
FREE ADMISSION
Stone Throw Challenge. 2 p.m.
Follow George Washington’s Young Friends down to the banks of the Rappahannock River at Ferry Farm and test your throwing skills against the legend of young George. It was at this very spot where he practiced his throwing. Anyone age 18 or under who gets a stone across the river will receive a $100 Savings Bond compliments of Peoples Community Bank. Three chances to try!
Appropriate for all ages.
FREE ADMISSION!
Thanks to Peoples Community Bank for their ongoing sponsorship of this event.
Please note: A staff photographer will be present at all Birthday Celebration events. Any photos taken by the staff photographer 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. You may wish to review our Privacy Poilcy and Photo Policy.
No dogs or other pets will be allowed at this event except for service dogs.
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 be available at the door but seating is limited. To assure seating, tickets may be purchased in advance directly from the Foundation by calling Louise Morton, 540-373-3381 x18.
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.
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
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.