Thomas Stone Reopens for the Season!

Spend the first day of #NationalParkWeek at Thomas Stone National Historic Site! The park reopens for the season on Saturday, 04/20, at 10:00 p.m. Take a guided tour of Haberdeventure and explore 2 miles of trails. Use a special QR code to download and discover the most......More

Spend the first day of #NationalParkWeek at Thomas Stone National Historic Site! The park reopens for the season on Saturday, 04/20, at 10:00 p.m. Take a guided tour of Haberdeventure and explore 2 miles of trails. Use a special QR code to download and discover the most current research on the site’s agricultural history, family history, labor history (including the histories and identities of enslaved laborers), as well as Stone’s legal and political career.For information about guided tours, please go to: https://www.nps.gov/thst/planyourvisit/tours-of-the-thomas-stone-house.htm

Volunteer Job Fair

Have you ever wanted to get behind the scenes or share your knowledge with other visitors at a national park? The National Park Service offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups as part of the Volunteers-In-Parks Program! On Sunday, 04/21, T......More

Have you ever wanted to get behind the scenes or share your knowledge with other visitors at a national park? The National Park Service offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups as part of the Volunteers-In-Parks Program! On Sunday, 04/21, Thomas Stone National Historic Site will be accepting applications for open volunteer positions. Simply ask at the front desk in the visitor center to see what volunteer positions are open in the park. Becoming a volunteer is one of the most rewarding and tangible ways to support the National Park Service. As a volunteer you can share skills and ideas and learn new ones. Volunteers also gain the intangible benefit of knowing they are making a real contribution to the preservation and protection of the unique resources at George Washington Birthplace National Monument.

Kids Colonial Photobooth!

On Thursday, 04/25, we invite you to take a step back in time and pose for an 18th century style portrait photo. Pick your favorite colonial attire from our wardrobe and pose it like you mean it! Park staff will be available to ensure you capture a new profile picture f......More

On Thursday, 04/25, we invite you to take a step back in time and pose for an 18th century style portrait photo. Pick your favorite colonial attire from our wardrobe and pose it like you mean it! Park staff will be available to ensure you capture a new profile picture for the ages. The Kids Colonial Photobooth will be available from 10:00 AM to 4:00 p.m. at the visitor center.Note: the visitor center is closed during tours of the house.

Name that Park Trivia Challenge!

There are over 420 national park sites around the country, with at least one in each state. Test your knowledge of all things “park” by taking the Name that Park Trivia Challenge! Participants will receive a keepsake. 

Junior Ranger Day

Pack some water, snacks, and sunscreen for a day at the park! Bring the family out for junior ranger day at Thomas Stone National Historic Site. We have a variety of activity books for all ages available at the visitor center, and rangers are standing by to swear in jun......More

Pack some water, snacks, and sunscreen for a day at the park! Bring the family out for junior ranger day at Thomas Stone National Historic Site. We have a variety of activity books for all ages available at the visitor center, and rangers are standing by to swear in junior rangers and award badges until 4 p.m. Junior Rangers will also receive a special button upon completion of an activity book.

Art in the Park

Art is a great way to connect with your National Parks. Many visitors bring sketch pads, take photos, or even write poems inspired by their visit. Stop by the visitor center and add your masterpiece to our Visitor Art Gallery! Bring your own art supplies or stop by the ......More

Art is a great way to connect with your National Parks. Many visitors bring sketch pads, take photos, or even write poems inspired by their visit. Stop by the visitor center and add your masterpiece to our Visitor Art Gallery! Bring your own art supplies or stop by the visitor center to check out an art kit.