Numbers on the the park map correspond with the areas of interest below.
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Stop 1: The Birthplace Monument
Learn more about the history surrounding the Birthplace Monument. 
Stop 2: Popes Creek Trail
Discover how Native Americans and the Washingtons adapted to the area around Popes Creek. 
Stop 3: Memorial Area
Read about the Colonial Revival movement that led to the creation of George Washington's birthplace. 
Stop 4: Building X
Discover one of the park's greatest mysteries. 
Stop 5: Colonial Revival Garden
Planned and created during the Colonial Revival period in 1930, the garden today is maintained by the Northern Neck Master Gardeners. 
Stop 6: Memorial House Museum
Learn about the decade-long controversial effort to build a Memorial House honoring George Washington at his birthplace. 
Stop 7: Rockefeller Barn
Discover John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s involvement with the creation of the park. 
Stop 8: Animal Pastures
Learn about the livestock in the park. 
Stop 9: John Washington House Site
John Washington House Site 
Stop 10: Washington Family Burial Ground
Stop 10: Washington Family Burial Ground 
Stop 11: Potomac River Beach
Learn about the Washington family and their involvement in Atlantic World trade from their wharf on the Potomac River. 
Stop 12: The Log House
The Log House was originally designed to offer refreshment and overnight accommodations to park visitors. 
Virtual Passport StampDon't forget your Passport stamp! We are offering a Virtual Passport stamp for our online visitors! After you've completed the Virtual Self-Guided Tour, print this stamp out, and tape it into your passport book. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Simply download the picture (right click on the image and then click Save Image as), print the image, cut it out, and secure it in your Passport book! |
Last updated: March 26, 2025