George Washington Birthplace National Monument

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Two buildings surrounded by green foliage with a brick path leading to the buildings.
The Memorial House Museum and Colonial Revival Kitchen in Summer
White obelisk in a roundabout, surrounded by trees and the park sign
George Washington Birthplace National Monument in Spring
A large monument sits in the middle of a roundabout with snow on the ground
George Washington Birthplace National Monument during the winter season.
Brick Memorial House Museum and Wooden Colonial Kitchen
Historic Area landscape of the Memorial House and Colonial Kitchen
View of Popes Creek
View of Popes Creek
A wooden bridge stretching from shore to shore over a large body of water
Popes Creek Bridge leading to the Nature Trail
A red brick building surrounded by trees and a dirt path leading to the building
Memorial House Museum
Photos: National Park Service

About George Washington Birthplace National Monument

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.

Quick Facts

State Virginia
Designation National Monument
State Code VA
Weather 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.

Location & Map

George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in Virginia.

Operating Hours

The Memorial Area is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Fishing Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hiking Paddling Canoeing Kayaking Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

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.

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Contact & Address

Address 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, VA, 22443
Phone 8042241732
Email gewa_thst_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

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Things To Do

Birding at the Birthplace

Birding at the Birthplace

Discover the different species of birds that have called the birthplace home.

Attend a George Washington Birthplace Ranger Program

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…

A short half mile guided walking tour with a ranger that should last 45 minutes to 1 hour. 

Fishing at the Birthplace

Fishing at the Birthplace

George Washington Birthplace National Monument allows fishing as a means of providing for public enjoyment, and customary and traditional use,…

Visiting with Pets

Visiting with Pets

Discover where you can go with your pet on a visit to George Washington Birthplace National Monument.

Picnicking at the Birthplace

Picnicking at the Birthplace

Spending the day at the park? Bring a lunch and enjoy the scenery of the Picnic Area. 

Explore by bicycle from Westmoreland State Park

Explore by bicycle from Westmoreland State Park

With Westmoreland State Park as a base, ride a loop connected with the Northern Neck Heritage Trail to explore Stratford…

Riding is mostly on secondary roads.  Using loops off of the Northern Neck Heritage Trail Bicycling Route, riders can avoid…

Visitor Centers

Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 9:30 - 4:00. On Mondays and Tuesdays, there are no park staff to assist visitors.

Hours: The Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.

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