George Washington Birthplace National Monument
VA
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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.
Things To Do
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Birding at the Birthplace
Discover the different species of birds that have called the birthplace home.
Attend a George Washington Birthplace Ranger Program
Join a park ranger at the visitor center for a short half mile walking tour to explore the stories of this land from Colonial to Colonial Revival.
Fishing at the Birthplace
George Washington Birthplace National Monument allows fishing as a means of providing for public enjoyment, and customary and traditional use, and regulates fishing to ensure that it is managed in a manner that avoids unacceptable impacts to park resources.
Visiting with Pets
Discover where you can go with your pet on a visit to George Washington Birthplace National Monument.
Picnicking at the Birthplace
Spending the day at the park? Bring a lunch and enjoy the scenery of the Picnic Area.
Explore by bicycle from Westmoreland State Park
With Westmoreland State Park as a base, ride a loop connected with the Northern Neck Heritage Trail to explore Stratford Hall, the birthplace of George Washington, Colonial Beach, wineries, historic sites and the Potomac River shoreline. A map and more information is available from the Northern Neck Tourism Commission at www.northernneck.org.
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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.
Getting There
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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The Memorial Area is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
