George Washington Birthplace National Monument - Virginia
Photo of George Washington Birthplace National Monument courtesy NPS
People have made the pilgrimage to the birthplace of George Washington since 1815. Visitors from all over the world have come to see where the first President of the United States was born. Today this 550-acre park memorializes George Washington and the place of his birth. The park includes: Visitor Center; the brick foundation of the house where he was born; the Washington family cemetery where George's father, grandfather, and great-grandfather are buried; the historical area with the Memorial House, kitchen, and typical plantation surroundings; the picnic grounds with a nature trail; and the Potomac River beach area. Here, in these sublime surroundings, one can sense the character and spirit of the great whole man.
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Facilities available at George Washington Birthplace National Monument:
George Washington Birthplace National Monument website
Recreation Area Map
Park Email: GEWA_Superintendent@nps.gov
Phone numbers
Visitor Information 804-224-1732
Address
George Washington Birthplace NM
1732 Popes Creek Road
Washington's Birthplace, VA 22443-5115
