Park Hours (Today)
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Visitor Center: 9:30AM - 4:00PM
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About the Park
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of land where seven generations of the Washington family lived and where George Washington was born in 1732. The park was also central to one of the earliest efforts to memorialize George Washington during the celebration of his bicentennial birth anniversary in 1932.
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What to See & Do
Birding at the Birthplace
Discover the different species of birds that have called the birthplace home.
Attend a George Washington Birthplace Ranger Program
Join a park ranger at the visitor center for a short half mile walking tour to explore the stories of this land from Colonial to Colonial Revival.
Visiting with Pets
Discover where you can go with your pet on a visit to George Washington Birthplace National Monument.
Fishing at the Birthplace
George Washington Birthplace National Monument allows fishing as a means of providing for public enjoyment, and customary and traditional use, and regulates fishing to ensure that it is managed in a manner that avoids unacceptable impacts to park resources.
Picnicking at the Birthplace
Spending the day at the park? Bring a lunch and enjoy the scenery of the Picnic Area.
Explore by bicycle from Westmoreland State Park
With Westmoreland State Park as a base, ride a loop connected with the Northern Neck Heritage Trail to explore Stratford Hall, the birthplace of George Washington, Colonial Beach, wineries, historic sites and the Potomac River shoreline. A map and more information is available from the Northern Neck Tourism Commission at www.northernneck.org.
Self-Guided Tours
The People Behind the Place: Stories from the Memorial House Museum
Let’s meet four individuals who helped bring this place to life. As you enter the Memorial House Exhibit, you will see four figures standing in each corner of the room. This audio guide will introduce you to each figure, going in a clockwise direction around the room.
Walk with a Ranger: The Birthplace Beneath Your Feet
Step into the story of George Washington’s beginnings with this interpretive audio tour, led by the voice of a National Park Service ranger. Explore the history, mystery, and monuments of the place Washington once called “the ancient mansion seat.” Whether you're here for reflection or discovery, your ranger guide is right in your ear, every step of the way! At each location, there is a lantern that marks the stop.
Landmark Stories
Welcome to George Washington Birthplace National Monument—where history meets memory. You're on land that once cradled a national icon’s beginnings. The original house is gone, and only traces of Washington’s time remain. What stands today are memorials honoring his family and legacy. This audio tour will guide you through key landmarks, revealing how Americans have remembered Washington—and how memory shapes the history preserved in this landscape.
Visitor Centers
Visitor Center
The Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 9:30 - 4:00. On Mondays and Tuesdays, there are no park staff to assist visitors.
Getting Here & Transit
How to Get Here
George Washington Birthplace is located two miles from Virginia State Highway 3 on Virginia State Route 204. The park is located 38 miles east of Fredericksburg, 11 miles west of Montross, and 10 miles west of Colonial Beach.
Park Amenities
Operating Hours
Main
The Memorial Area is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Photos
White obelisk in a roundabout, surrounded by trees and the park sign
A large monument sits in the middle of a roundabout with snow on the ground
Brick Memorial House Museum and Wooden Colonial Kitchen
View of Popes Creek
When to Go
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Trip Length
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