Photo Gallery

  • metal gate opening to loose gravel path surrounded by brick fence
    Virtual Tour

    Take a virtual tour of the park through this photo gallery.

  • Birthplace Monument
    Birthplace Monument

    Built to commemorate the birthplace of George Washington, this monument was erected in 1896 by the U.S. War Department.

  • The Washington Family Burial Ground
    The Washington Family Burial Ground

    Multiple generations of the Washington family are buried here, including George Washington's father, grandparents and great-grandparents.

  • Potomac River at Sunset
    The Waterways

    The waterways surrounding George Washington Birthplace National Monument were important to Native Americans and Europeans alike.

  • Heritage Breed Livestock- Ossabaw Hogs
    Farm Animals

    The hogs, sheep, and cattle in the park are heritage breeds, similar to the breeds that would have been familiar to the Washingtons.

  • A white colonial style house next to a pavilion with a brick path.
    Colonial Revival Kitchen

    Learn about colonial era cooking, tools that would have been used, and how they would have prepared meals.

  • A white house surrounded by trees. Text reads,
    The Log House

    The Log House was originally designed to offer refreshment and overnight accommodations to park visitors.

  • Birdhouse in center of the colonial garden. Text reads,
    Colonial Revival Garden

    Planned and created during the Colonial Revival period in 1930, the garden today is maintained by the Northern Neck Master Gardeners.

  • A white barn with a white gravel path leading to the entrance.
    Farm Workshop

    Discover the Farm Workshop located in the Memorial Area, featuring tools that were used for colonial trades.

  • Exterior image of the shop with one door and two windows and a wreath between the two
    Spinning and Weaving Shop

    The Spinning and Weaving Shop is used to demonstrate eighteenth century crafts.

  • Museum Collection
    Museum Collection

    The museum collection documents the cultural and natural resources of the park.

  • Agricultural and Livestock Coordinator laying wreath
    Events

    Special events are offered throughout the year at George Washington Birthplace National Monument.

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1732 Popes Creek Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443

Phone:

804 224-1732 x227

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