History & Culture

  • sepia photo of the construction of the memorial house with a man looking at the house.
    Park History

    Learn about the park's history and all those that have made what the park is today.

  • Phillip Hough standing in uniform in front of a gate
    People

    Meet some of the people who made an impact at the area known as George Washington Birthplace.

  • Washington Family Cemetery
    Places

    Learn about some of the different places in the 550-acre park.

  • 1930 black and white photo of men and women walking on sandy road
    Stories

    Discover some of the interesting stories in the park's history.

  • 17th Century Ceramic item
    Collections

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

  • Book cover, a map of the land at George Washington Birthplace
    2023 Historic Resource Study

    A resource study focusing on land history, family history, and labor history, including the histories and identities of enslaved people.

Last updated: March 14, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1732 Popes Creek Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443

Phone:

804 224-1732 x227

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