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Drums Along the Rappahannock: Echoes of Revolution at Ferry Farm

Mark America 250 at Ferry Farm, the childhood home of George Washington. Featuring stirring performances by the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, Loyal Drums of Stafford County, and Revolutionary War–era reenactors and other family-friendly activities, this immersive event connects visitors to the people, sounds, and ideas that shaped the nation’s founding.

Attendees will also enjoy a live blacksmithing exhibit and demonstration by Black Horse Forge, highlighting the craftsmanship that shaped early America.

This is a free event hosted in collaboration with The George Washington Foundation and the Stafford County Historical Society.

DATE & TIME
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00am to 2:00pm
Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps performance at 1:00pm

LOCATION
George Washington’s Ferry Farm
268 George Washington Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22405

If you have questions, please call (540) 370-0732 or email Learn@gwffoundation.org.