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Celebrate Independence Day at George Washington’s boyhood home! Play colonial games, tour the Washington House, meet a George Washington reenactor, watch a flag retirement ceremony at 1pm, talk with archaeologists around an active dig site, take a selfie with B101.5’s Buzzy the Bee, make crafts, explore different historical encamped military units — and much more! Food trucks on-site.

Just $1.00 per person, ages 3 and up. Children 2 and under free. Purchase tickets on-site, cash or credit card. No advance ticket sales.

Shuttles will run between the Eagles Lodge parking lot on Cool Springs Road and Ferry Farm, Patawomeck Museum & Cultural Center, and Fourth in Fredericksburg events. Handicap parking only available onsite at Ferry Farm. Additional parking is located at the Eagles lot and Patawomeck Museum & Cultural Center.

Event is rain or shine. No pets permitted on site at this event, excluding service dogs. No coolers and no alcohol permitted.

PARKING LOCATIONS:

Eagles Lodge
21 Cool Springs Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405

Patawomeck Museum & Cultural Center
638 Kings Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22405

EVENT LOCATION
George Washington’s Ferry Farm
268 Kings Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22405

Special thanks to our sponsors: Hirschler and Lewis Insurance.