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Independence Hall
- Type: Place

Independence Hall is the birthplace of the United States. In 1776, the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence here. Eleven years later, in the same room, delegates to the Constitutional Convention created and signed an enduring framework of government - the United States Constitution.
Picnicking at George Washington Birthplace National Monument
- Type: Place

Just a short drive from many Mid-Atlantic cities, the Northern Neck National Heritage Area offers a journey back in time. Whether for a day, weekend, or week, you’ll find endless opportunities to explore history, enjoy coastal charm, and experience natural beauty. From historic sites to scenic byways, there’s always something new to discover in this unique corner of Virginia.
Pope's Creek Raid - June 11-21, 1864
Postcards from George Washington Birthplace
- Type: Article
Postcards are a perfect way for sharing adventures or crafting a colorful gallery. These charming cards spark joy and connection no matter how you use them!
- Type: Place

In the early 1930s, the Wakefield National Memorial Association created all the buildings in the Historic Area as part of the nation's commemoration of Washington during the bicentennial of his birth. The Association constructed these buildings to be suggestive of a colonial farm complex, and did not construct them based on historical or archeological evidence of buildings that existed here in the 1700s.
- Type: Place
Coloring Pages from George Washington Birthplace
- Type: Person

George Washington was perhaps the one indispensable man among the founders. It is hard to imagine any of the others commanding the respect needed to lead the Continental Army to victory over Great Britain, preside over the Constitutional Convention, and serve the United States as its first president.
George Washington Spy Code
Find and Color Chesapeake Bay
Hike with your Pets!
- Type: Article

Can you name five bees in your park? Ten? Twenty? Will they all be there 50 years from now? We know that pollinators are key to maintaining healthy ecosystems—from managed almond orchards to wild mountain meadows. We have heard about dramatic population declines of the agricultural workhorse, the honey bee. Yet what do we really know about the remarkable diversity and resilience of native bees in our national parks?
Building Y
- Type: Place

On December 2, 2024, National Park Service archeologists and their partners began excavating a Colonial-era building located in the Memorial Area of the park. The excavation site will be open to the public through the end of December, weather dependent, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to see the archeological remains of what is known as Building Y.
- Type: Article
The National Park Service will improve the ecological health of eastern forests in 38 parks using an array of management techniques. The NPS has selected forest ecosystems of high ecological and cultural value across multiple parks from Virginia to Maine that are at greatest risk of forest loss due to chronic and interacting stressors.