George Washington Birthplace National Monument
National Monument ยท Virginia
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550 acres in Virginia (US) managed by the National Park Service
The George Washington Birthplace National Monument is a national monument in Westmoreland County, Virginia, at the confluence of Popes Creek and the Potomac River. It commemorates the birthplace location of George Washington, a Founding Father and the first President of the United States, who was born in there on February 22, 1732. Washington lived at the residence until age three and later returned to live there as a teenager.
About George Washington Birthplace National Monument
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of land where seven generations of the Washington family lived and where George Washington was born in 1732. The park was also central to one of the earliest efforts to memorialize George Washington during the celebration of his bicentennial birth anniversary in 1932.
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Operating Hours
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The Memorial Area is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter George Washington Birthplace National Monument?
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is free to enter.
What are the best activities at George Washington Birthplace National Monument?
Popular activities at George Washington Birthplace National Monument include: Arts and Culture, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Paddling.
What is the weather like at George Washington Birthplace National Monument?
George Washington Birthplace can be very warm and humid in the summer months while cold and dry in the winter. Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit.
How do I get to George Washington Birthplace National Monument?
George Washington Birthplace is located two miles from Virginia State Highway 3 on Virginia State Route 204. The park is located 38 miles east of Fredericksburg, 11 miles west of Montross, and 10 miles west of Colonial Beach.
Entrance Fees
Free Admission
Weather
George Washington Birthplace can be very warm and humid in the summer months while cold and dry in the winter. Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit.
Directions
George Washington Birthplace is located two miles from Virginia State Highway 3 on Virginia State Route 204. The park is located 38 miles east of Fredericksburg, 11 miles west of Montross, and 10 miles west of Colonial Beach.
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