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George Washington Birthplace National Monument
For Kids
 
Heritage livestock and fowl may be viewed daily in the Living Colonial Farm.

Special events feature costumed interpreters performing craft and chore demonstrations.

The Junior Ranger program consists of several activities which must be completed while exploring the historic area. Activities are designed for ages 5 - 8 and 8 - 12. The booklet may be acquired in the Visitor Center. Upon completion of the activities, the Ranger badge will be awarded in the Visitor Center.

A Scout Patch program is available. A questionnaire may be acquired in the Visitor Center, and 20 questions are to be answered while touring the historic area. The Popes Creek Historic Trail patch is then purchased at the association Book Store and Gift Shop.

Education programs are curriculum based and reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning. Several Parks-As-Classroom programs are available including "How Math and Science Changed George Washington's Life" with a surveying exercise for middle school students.
Bike rider on Blackstone River Bikeway  

Did You Know?
That the Blackstone River Bikeway is under construction? When completed, this 48-mile long bikeway will link Providence, RI and Worcester, MA. Currently there are eight miles of the bikeway open.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST