Last updated: August 15, 2025
Place
Colonial Revival Kitchen
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Benches/Seating, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
As the Wakefield National Memorial Association worked to repurpose the site as a commemorative landscape, the National Park Service suggested that NPS engineer O.G. Taylor act as the surveyor and excavator for the project, to which the Association agreed. During his preparatory excavations, Taylor discovered the remnants of a small 18th century chimney. The Association incorporated this new discovery into their overall plans by building a colonial revival style kitchen in this location.
Built at the same time as the Memorial House, the building served as the kitchen demonstration area, as well as an office for Philip Hough, the first superintendent appointed to George Washington Birthplace National Monument. Since that time, the kitchen area has remained, and the former office space has housed different exhibits. Cooking demonstrations are still given in the kitchen during special events, highlighting historic recipes and cooking techniques.
Built at the same time as the Memorial House, the building served as the kitchen demonstration area, as well as an office for Philip Hough, the first superintendent appointed to George Washington Birthplace National Monument. Since that time, the kitchen area has remained, and the former office space has housed different exhibits. Cooking demonstrations are still given in the kitchen during special events, highlighting historic recipes and cooking techniques.