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George Washington Birthplace National Monument and the Northern Neck National Heritage Area invite the public to celebrate the 293rd birthday of our nation’s first president in the park on February 22. Special events for visitors of all ages will celebrate Washington’s legacy in the place where it began.

On Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th, staff at George Washington Birthplace National Monument and Stratford Hall Historic Preserve will be celebrating the holiday season with a weekend of family-friendly activities and special programs. 

Visit George Washington Birthplace National Monument to learn about and celebrate the rich traditions, languages, and innovations of Indigenous people in the Northern Neck. On Sunday, November 10th, cultural demonstrations will be offered by Tribal representatives and community partners from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Memorial Area of the park.

Join park rangers on October 26th for a free, family-friendly evening program titled Taken to the Grave. This special one-hour presentation will take place at 6:30 p.m. near the Washington Family Burial Ground at George Washington Birthplace National Monument. Glowing lanterns will illuminate the final resting place of Washington family members and shine light on mysteries that only they can solve. Taken to the Grave promises to be fun for all ages… and perhaps just a little spooky.

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources, in partnership with the Council of Virginia Archaeologists, has featured Building X at George Washington Birthplace National Monument as one of the most notable sites in the state for Virginia Archaeology Month.

George Washington Birthplace National Monument will hold two open houses in September. One will be on Saturday, September 7th from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The second will be on September 12th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

George Washington Birthplace Hosts National Trails Day Event on June 1st, 2024. Participating organizations include the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, The Potomac Riverkeeper Network, Northern Neck National Heritage Area, and the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin.

Staff at George Washington Birthplace National Monument have announced the launch of a new podcast series titled Upon this Land: History, Mystery and Monuments. New episodes will be released each month on the park’s website and Apple Podcasts.

Kerry Gonzalez was recently chosen as Chief of Cultural Resource Management for George Washington Birthplace National Monument & Thomas Stone National Historic Site. In this role Kerry will oversee stewardship of a diverse portfolio of resources including archeological, historic structures, and museum collections for both parks.

George Washington Birthplace National Monument will be hosting the second annual Colonial Games Tournament on Saturday, February 17th and Sunday, February 18th. Help commemorate George Washington’s 292nd birthday at the site where he was born by playing games Washington would have known as a child.