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George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

*Visitor Center and Memorial Historic Area are open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily year round. Picnic area, burial grounds, and Potomac River beach are also open year around and during certain seasons have extended hours.

*It is recommended to arrive at the park before 4:30 to fully appreciate the park during open hours.

*Visitation highest in Summer. School group visits highest from mid-April to early-June.

*Park is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days.

Charles Longfellow (in kimono w/ back to photographer) in Yokohama.  

Did You Know?
Charles Longfellow was one of the first westerners to travel and live in Japan where he spent almost two years, from 1871 to 1873.

Last Updated: October 05, 2009 at 14:32 EST