from Elizabeth
George Washington is celebrating his 284th birthday in a couple of weeks, and Ferry Farm is getting ready to celebrate colonial style. Join George at his boyhood home on Saturday, February 13 at 10 a.m., with stories on the farm and fun activities including games, crafts, exhibits, the Stone Throw Challenge (if weather permits), history theater, and—of course—a birthday cake!
For more information call 540-370-0732 ext. 22 or email Sherman@gwffoundation.org. Tickets are $5 per adults; 17 & under are free!
George Washington was 6 years old when his family moved to a farm in Stafford County. The Washingtons called this place the Home Farm but it later became known as Ferry Farm because people crossed the Rappahannock River there on a ferry to get into the town of Fredericksburg.
Happy Birthday to our first president!