The Memorial House Museum and Colonial Revival Kitchen in Summer
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
National Monument · VA
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.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesThe Picnic Area, Burial Ground, and Potomac River Beach are open Wednesday through Sunday
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesThe Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hours Exceptions
NoteThanksgiving; Christmas Day; New Year's Day
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available14 activities
Park Name
InfoGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoVA
Phone
Info8042241732
gewa_thst_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe Memorial Area is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, American Revolution, Archeology + 23 more
Weather Info
InfoGeorge 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.
Getting There
InfoGeorge 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 mile
Location
Info38.1936° N, -76.9208° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website