George Washington's Ferry Farm

Strollers are not permitted in the historic house but are permitted anywhere on the grounds and in other buildings.

You can bring your own food as there is nowhere to purchase food on site, and food and drink are permitted on the grounds and lunches or snacks brought by visitors may be enjoyed in the many shaded, grassy areas of the property. Just make sure you dispose of all waste in the proper containers available on the property.

Food or drink is not permitted in the home.

Check out Kenmore House too as an attraction to visit!

Stop by the gift shop where you can pick up educational items, plus gifts and merchandise to enhance your experience!

Learn With Me Days is a series of on-site programs (aligned with VA SOLs) good for homeschool or students who are virtual learning in grade levels K-6.

From June through October, children & their caregivers can learn about George Washington’s life, daily life in the 18th century, the Lewis family’s involvement in the Revolutionary War, or how archaeology contributes to historical knowledge.

They also love field trip visits too!

Strollers are not permitted in the historic house but are permitted anywhere on the grounds and in other buildings.

At Ferry Farm, the Washington house replica is accessible.

At Ferry Farm, the guided house tour also takes about 30 minutes, a portion of which will be outside because the COVID-19 pandemic. Getting to and from the Washington house requires a 0.5 mile round-trip walk on a hard-surfaced path with no elevation change. Other points of interest to see on the roughly 60-acre Ferry Farm require additional walking on paths or hiking on trails with elevation changes.