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Washington History Page George Washington Birthplace National Monument preserves the heart of the Washingtons' lands in America. John Washington, the immigrant, arrived in Westmoreland County in 1657, and settled near Bridges Creek. Generations of Washingtons lived on these lands and established a legacy of public service, leadership, and love of the land. The rich legacy of the Washingtons would culminate with George Washington's achievements as the "Father of Our Country.
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George Washington Birthplace by J. Paul Hudson Wakefield by Roy Edgar ApplemanSlavery at Popes Creek Plantation"The Species of Property" Washington's Role in the Controversy Over Slavery by Dorothy TwohigFrom Tobacco Plantation to National Shrine, Creation of George Washington Birthplace NMGeorge Washington Papers at UVAThe Washington Family Cemetery at Bridges Creek (Popes Creek Plantation)
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