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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
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.
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Virginia. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Operating Hours
The Memorial Area is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Activities
Current Alerts
The Picnic Area, Washington Family Burial Ground, and Potomac River Beach are open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Birding at the Birthplace
Discover the different species of birds that have called the birthplace home.
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…
Visiting with Pets
Discover where you can go with your pet on a visit to George Washington Birthplace National Monument.
Fishing at the Birthplace
George Washington Birthplace National Monument allows fishing as a means of providing for public enjoyment, and customary and traditional use,…
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
With Westmoreland State Park as a base, ride a loop connected with the Northern Neck Heritage Trail to explore Stratford…
More Things to Do
Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.