https://www.nps.gov/gewa News releases from George Washington Birthplace National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/bird-flu-detected.htm Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:41:00 EST George Washington Birthplace National Monument officials have been notified of a presumptive positive case of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in a deceased juvenile bald eagle discovered at the park on January 4th. The United States Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center received the eagle for evaluation, and the virus was detected upon initial testing. Samples were forwarded to the United States Department of Agriculture National Veterinary Services Laboratories for confirmatory testing, and updates will be posted to the park website and through social media channels. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/bird-flu-detected.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/welcoming-winter-2025.htm Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:22:00 EST George Washington Birthplace National Monument invites you to experience the warmth and wonder of colonial life during the holiday season with “Welcoming Winter: Rekindling Colonial Traditions” on Saturday, December 20, the day before the winter solstice. This festive event offers a full day of demonstrations to mark the beginning of winter. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/welcoming-winter-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/birthplace-hosts-night-sky-program.htm Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST In celebration of National Public Lands Day, George Washington Birthplace National Monument invites you to experience the wonder of the cosmos during a special evening program, “The Star-Spangled Night Sky,” on Saturday, September 27, 2025, beginning at 7:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/birthplace-hosts-night-sky-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/washingtons-call-to-command.htm Thu, 22 May 2025 04:23:00 EST George Washington Birthplace National Monument is kicking off the summer with "Washington’s Call to Command," a two-day event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and honoring George Washington as the Army’s first Commander in Chief. The event will take place on June 14th and 15th, promising a memorable weekend of history and celebration. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/washingtons-call-to-command.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/npsweek2025.htm Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:15:00 EST Get ready to celebrate and explore the great outdoors this spring! Staff at George Washington Birthplace National Monument invite you to enjoy special activities and demonstrations during National Park Week on the weekends of April 19-20 and April 26-27. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/npsweek2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/george-washington-293-birthday.htm Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:55:00 EST George Washington Birthplace National Monument and the Northern Neck National Heritage Area invite the public to celebrate the 293rd birthday of our nation’s first president in the park on February 22. Special events for visitors of all ages will celebrate Washington’s legacy in the place where it began. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/george-washington-293-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/washingtons-birthplace-and-stratford-hall-to-host-a-holiday-weekend-in-the-northern-neck.htm Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:06:00 EST On Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th, staff at George Washington Birthplace National Monument and Stratford Hall Historic Preserve will be celebrating the holiday season with a weekend of family-friendly activities and special programs.  https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/washingtons-birthplace-and-stratford-hall-to-host-a-holiday-weekend-in-the-northern-neck.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/washingtons-birthplace-to-highlight-native-american-heritage-month.htm Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:45:00 EST Visit George Washington Birthplace National Monument to learn about and celebrate the rich traditions, languages, and innovations of Indigenous people in the Northern Neck. On Sunday, November 10th, cultural demonstrations will be offered by Tribal representatives and community partners from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Memorial Area of the park. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/washingtons-birthplace-to-highlight-native-american-heritage-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/washingtons-birthplace-to-present-taken-to-the-grave.htm Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:40:00 EST Join park rangers on October 26th for a free, family-friendly evening program titled Taken to the Grave. This special one-hour presentation will take place at 6:30 p.m. near the Washington Family Burial Ground at George Washington Birthplace National Monument. Glowing lanterns will illuminate the final resting place of Washington family members and shine light on mysteries that only they can solve. Taken to the Grave promises to be fun for all ages… and perhaps just a little spooky. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/washingtons-birthplace-to-present-taken-to-the-grave.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/washingtons-birthplace-celebrates-virginia-archaeology-month.htm Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:27:00 EST The Virginia Department of Historic Resources, in partnership with the Council of Virginia Archaeologists, has featured Building X at George Washington Birthplace National Monument as one of the most notable sites in the state for Virginia Archaeology Month. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/washingtons-birthplace-celebrates-virginia-archaeology-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/open-house.htm Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:39:00 EST George Washington Birthplace National Monument will hold two open houses in September. One will be on Saturday, September 7th from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The second will be on September 12th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/george-washington-birthplace-national-monument-hosts-national-trails-day-event.htm Fri, 24 May 2024 14:44:00 EST George Washington Birthplace Hosts National Trails Day Event on June 1st, 2024. Participating organizations include the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, The Potomac Riverkeeper Network, Northern Neck National Heritage Area, and the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/george-washington-birthplace-national-monument-hosts-national-trails-day-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/george-washington-birthplace-national-monument-launches-podcast-series.htm Mon, 04 Mar 2024 07:47:00 EST Staff at George Washington Birthplace National Monument have announced the launch of a new podcast series titled Upon this Land: History, Mystery and Monuments. New episodes will be released each month on the park’s website and Apple Podcasts. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/george-washington-birthplace-national-monument-launches-podcast-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/kerry-gonzalez-selected-as-chief-of-cultural-resource-management.htm Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:09:00 EST Kerry Gonzalez was recently chosen as Chief of Cultural Resource Management for George Washington Birthplace National Monument & Thomas Stone National Historic Site. In this role Kerry will oversee stewardship of a diverse portfolio of resources including archeological, historic structures, and museum collections for both parks. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/kerry-gonzalez-selected-as-chief-of-cultural-resource-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/park-to-hold-second-colonial-games-tournament.htm Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:14:00 EST George Washington Birthplace National Monument will be hosting the second annual Colonial Games Tournament on Saturday, February 17th and Sunday, February 18th. Help commemorate George Washington’s 292nd birthday at the site where he was born by playing games Washington would have known as a child. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/park-to-hold-second-colonial-games-tournament.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/park-to-hold-second-annual-holiday-ornament-hunt.htm Fri, 01 Dec 2023 08:59:00 EST George Washington Birthplace to Hold Second Annual Holiday Ornament Hunt https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/park-to-hold-second-annual-holiday-ornament-hunt.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/park-to-give-presentation-on-results-of-new-study.htm Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:10:00 EST George Washington Birthplace National Monument will host a virtual public talk on June 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. to present information found in a new study titled Upon This Land: Seven Generations of the Washington Family and the Residents of Popes Creek and Mattox Neck. During the upcoming meeting there will be an opportunity for the public to ask the author questions about the new study. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/park-to-give-presentation-on-results-of-new-study.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-publishes-two-historical-studies-surfacing-tragedy-and-resilience-in-black-recreation.htm Mon, 03 Apr 2023 07:30:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) and partner historians presented their findings from the African American Outdoor Recreation and Segregation in Virginia Parks, 1916-1965 studies on March 31 at the Organization of American Historians conference in Los Angeles. These two studies, which examine histories of institutional segregation, loss and tragedy, but also of joy and resilience associated with African American outdoor recreation, anchored the panel's discussion on how the stories of recreational sites can enrich public understandings of racial segregation and Black freedom struggles in America’s past and present. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-publishes-two-historical-studies-surfacing-tragedy-and-resilience-in-black-recreation.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/memorial-house-museum-open.htm Sat, 19 Jun 2021 04:00:00 EST As of June 19, 2021, the Memorial House Museum is open Wednesday-Sunday. Entry into the Memorial House Museum is through free, timed tickets. Tickets are distributed at the Visitor Contact Station, across from the Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/memorial-house-museum-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-parks-dig-into-national-fossil-day-on-october-14.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:03:00 EST Fossils, fossils, fossils! Whether you’re a fan of sharks, prehistoric footprints, or other ancient animals and plants, the National Park Service has fossils for you, including a couple of amazing new discoveries. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-parks-dig-into-national-fossil-day-on-october-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/revolutionary-war-encampment-october-20-2018.htm Thu, 02 Aug 2018 06:37:00 EST British marines and American militia visit George Washington's Birthplace. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/revolutionary-war-encampment-october-20-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/american-indian-heritage-day-october-6-2018.htm Thu, 02 Aug 2018 05:55:00 EST Celebrate American Indian heritage with George Washington Birthplace NM on Saturday October 6, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/american-indian-heritage-day-october-6-2018.htm