Built by George Washington's youngest brother Charles around 1760 as his home, this frame building became a tavern in 1792 when it was purchased by the Wallace family. It operated for 35 years as a stopover for travelers in the bustling port town of Fredericksburg.
Preservation Virginia acquired the Rising Sun Tavern in 1907 and completed a series of restorations including the front porch. Much of the beautiful woodwork in the tavern is original.
The Rising Sun Tavern is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located within the Fredericksburg Historic District.
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City of Fredericksburg Historic Site 1304 Caroline St Fredericksburg, VA 22401
