• In Bloom at the Birthplace

    George Washington Birthplace

    National Monument Virginia

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  • Potomac River Beach and Washington Family Burial Ground Closed

    The road leading to the Potomac River Beach and Washington Family Burial Ground is closed completely as are those two sites because of tree removal following the storms that hit the park last Thursday. Thank you for your understanding.

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George Washington Birthplace National Monument

 

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Join the party by volunteering at George Washington Birthplace National Monument

 

Living History

 

Light farm work

 

Gardening

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Special events

 

Greeting visitors at Visitor Center

Natural resources projects

 

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Training provided. Call the park's Volunteer Coordinator at 804-224-1732 to find out more.

Did You Know?

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George Washington Birthplace National Monument includes the site of the second farm of George Washington’s great-grandfather John Washington who immigrated to America in 1656. More...