Celebrate Washington’s Birthday at His Birthplace! Join us on February 22 for a day of history and fun as we honor George Washington’s 294th birthday. Feel the warmth of the hearth, hear the ring of the anvil and tap your toes to live music from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Memorial Area. At...
Plein Air Event (the act of painting outdoors) will take place on May 15, 16, and 17th in conjunction with Colonial Beach Creative Arts Center. This event will welcome local artists to come to the grounds to create art while observing the beautiful scenery and replica house. We are excited to welcome local artist Bob...
WASHINGTON PARISH MUSEUM: You all are invited and welcomed to visit the Washington Parish Museum special opening on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. as part of a Northern Neck 250 (NNK250) Celebration. The Museum is located behind St. Peter's Episcopal Church and Parish Hall, Oak Grove; 2961 Kings Highway; Colonial Beach, VA...
Discover the skills and artistry that helped weave the tapestry of America's history. Explore how both native and imported fibers were grown, gathered, and prepared in Colonial Virginia. Learn how 18th-century Virginians transformed those fibers into thread and yarn-materials that became the foundation of everyday necessities and the extraordinary creations of early American life.
Discover the skills and artistry that helped weave the tapestry of America's history. Explore how both native and imported fibers were grown, gathered, and prepared in Colonial Virginia. Learn how 18th century Virginians transformed those fibers into thread and yarn - materials that became the foundation of everyday necessities and the extraordinary creations of early...
An original play at Colonial Beach Playhouse about the Lee Family of Westmoreland County during Revolutionary times. Opens Saturday, June 13 and runs through Sunday, June 28. Performances Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance at cbplayhouse.org.
Join Dr. Kathleen Bartoloni-Tuazon for an engaging exploration of one of the earliest and most revealing debates in American history—the 1789 controversy over the president’s title. Drawing from her book For Fear of an Elective King, she will uncover why Congress and the public fiercely argued over whether George Washington should be addressed as “His...
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...
Ampersand brings “Music of the New Nation” to the Memorial House Museum at the George Washington Birthplace Monument. Ampersand’s special Revolutionary War-era program, “Music of the New Nation” focuses on the experience of the home front and everyday people as they faced the battle for independence. Included are songs about the stirrings of revolution; the experiences of...
On America’s 250th birthday, uncover new insights into George Washington’s earliest years as we share discoveries from ongoing research at George Washington Birthplace National Monument. Chief of Cultural Resource Management Kerry González will present “Buried in the Back: Recent Research at George Washington Birthplace National Monument,” highlighting evidence that is reshaping our understanding of this...
