PRESS RELEASE
Historic Kenmore & George Washington’s Ferry Farm
George Washington’s Fredericksburg Foundation
1201 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 373-3381 Fax: (540) 371-6066 ferryfarm.org | mailroom@kenmore.org
For Immediate Release: May 1, 2008, Fredericksburg, VA
For More Information Contact: Paula Raudenbush, 540-373-3381 ext. 54
A new “Touch Box” program is available that enables the blind and visually impaired to explore the rich history of George Washington’s boyhood home at Ferry Farm. Guided by a staff member, visitors learn about past occupants of the site, including American Indians, early colonial settlers, the Washington family, Civil War soldiers, and 20th-century farmers. This hands-on program features historic artifacts that bring history to life in a tangible way. In addition, visitors learn about archaeology in the field and in the lab. Braille maps of the site and text in English, and large-print maps, in both English and Spanish, are also available.
A special event, coming this fall, will feature a tour for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community with a guide using American Sign Language.
Appropriate ages: all
George Washington’s Ferry Farm, located along the Rappahannock River in southern Stafford County, Virginia, is where George Washington grew to manhood. Programs for all ages are based on historical, archaeological, agricultural, and ecological assets at Ferry Farm. 268 Kings Highway, Fredericksburg, VA.
General Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for children ages 6 to 17 and anyone with a student ID; children under 6 are free.
Ferry Farm is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Open Saturdays and Sundays only, January 1-February 29 (except for Birthday Celebration on Feb. 18). ClosedThanksgiving Day, December 24, 25, 31
For farm information and directions, please call (540) 370-0732, ext. 11, or visit our website at www.ferryfarm.org