Commemorate the moment Washington accepted his call to command at George Washington Birthplace National Monument on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21. Join us for Washington’s Call to Command as we commemorate the 251st anniversary of George Washington’s appointment as the first Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. This two‑day program opens at...
Special traveling exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture explores the unique and essential people, events and sites in Virginia that helped bring liberty and democracy to a nation. June 22 – Aug. 3: 10 am–4 pm (Sun. 1-4 pm)
Westmoreland Park is turning 90! In addition to America celebrating its 250th anniversary this summer, Westmoreland is celebrating 90 years of being a Virginia state park. We would like to invite YOU to join us in celebrating these important milestones and learn more about the rich history of the Northern Neck while you're here! There...
Author Andrew Lawler speaks on his 2025 book A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis That Spurred the American Revolution. Wine and cheese reception with author and book signing. Tickets required.
Celebrate the end of summer by getting outdoors at George Washington Birthplace National Monument during Junior Ranger Day! On April 22nd, join us from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the fourth annual Colonial Games Tournament, where you can compete with friends and family in the kinds of games young George Washington might have played....
In the wake of Bacon’s Rebellion, join Lady Frances Berkeley, wife of Virginia’s Royal Governor, as she composes a letter to her husband while guiding you through a brief history of the recent political upheavals that saw Jamestown laid to ash. Will King Charles offer justice to Sir William Berkeley and clear him from the...
