About

Delve into the chilly delights of 18th-century ice cream in the Historic Kitchen at Kenmore, where a simple dessert reveals a complex past. This luxurious treat-made with imported ingredients and preserved using harvested ice-was a symbol of status and sophistication in colonial America. Learn about the tools, techniques, and painstaking labor involved in creating ice cream long before electricity. Explore how enslaved cooks made these indulgences possible and uncover the histories behind a dessert once reserved for the elite.

The kitchen will be open throughout the day, and event entry is included with general admission fees. Visitors may reserve house tour tickets online (for September 7) or purchase on-site at the front desk. Event & museum admission can be purchased on-site. Both admission rates include entry to the kitchen.

ADMISSION
General Admission (Includes House Tour)
$12 for Adults
$6 for students ages 6-17
Free for Children under 6

Event & Museum Admission
$6 for Adults
$3 for Students ages 6-17
Free for Children under 6

DATE & TIME
Sunday, September 7, 2025
12:00pm to 5:00pm
House tours at 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 3:45pm

LOCATION
Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Questions? Call 540-370-0732 or email learn@gwffoundation.org.