National Monument
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
- Mid-Atlantic
About George Washington Birthplace
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of land where seven generations of the Washington family lived and where George Washington was born in 1732. The park was also central to one of the earliest efforts to memorialize George Washington during the celebration of his bicentennial birth anniversary in 1932.
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- Mid-Atlantic
- State
- Virginia
- Designation
- National Monument
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to George Washington Birthplace.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
Main
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
The Memorial Area is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Weather and when to go
George Washington Birthplace can be very warm and humid in the summer months while cold and dry in the winter. Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit.
Getting there
George Washington Birthplace is located two miles from Virginia State Highway 3 on Virginia State Route 204. The park is located 38 miles east of Fredericksburg, 11 miles west of Montross, and 10 miles west of Colonial Beach.
Contact the park
- Address
- 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
- Phone
- (804) 224-1732
- Official site
- nps.gov/gewa
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
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A day-by-day plan for George Washington Birthplace
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Things to do in George Washington Birthplace
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Birding at the Birthplace
Discover the different species of birds that have called the birthplace home.
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Attend a George Washington Birthplace Ranger Program
Join a park ranger at the visitor center for a short half mile walking tour to explore the stories of this land from Colonial to Colonial Revival.
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Visiting with Pets
Discover where you can go with your pet on a visit to George Washington Birthplace National Monument.
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Fishing at the Birthplace
George Washington Birthplace National Monument allows fishing as a means of providing for public enjoyment, and customary and traditional use, and regulates fishing to ensure that…
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Picnicking at the Birthplace
Spending the day at the park? Bring a lunch and enjoy the scenery of the Picnic Area.
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Hiking the Nature Trail
Enjoy a walk along the nature trail at George Washington Birthplace National Monument and experience different habitats that are home to different plants and animals.
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Hiking the Dancing Marsh Loop Trail
Enjoy a walk along the Dancing Marsh Loop Trail at George Washington Birthplace National Monument and experience different habitats that are home to different plants and animals.
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