Junior Ranger Day

Pack some water, snacks, and sunscreen for a day at the park! Bring the family out for junior ranger day at George Washington’s birthplace. We have a variety of activity books for all ages available at the visitor center, and rangers are standing by to swear in junior r......More

Pack some water, snacks, and sunscreen for a day at the park! Bring the family out for junior ranger day at George Washington’s birthplace. 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 5p.m. Junior Rangers will also receive a special button upon completion of an activity book.Throughout the day we invite you to take a step back in time and pose for an 18th century style portrait photo at the Kids Colonial Photobooth! 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 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the visitor center.

Upon this Land: Colonial to Colonial Revival

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentenni......More

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentennial birth anniversary.An incliment weather variant is available in the park theater as necessary. 

Meet the park ranger on the back deck of the visitor center.

Upon this Land: Colonial to Colonial Revival

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentenni......More

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentennial birth anniversary.An incliment weather variant is available in the park theater as necessary. 

Meet the park ranger on the back deck of the visitor center.

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.

Upon this Land: Colonial to Colonial Revival

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentenni......More

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentennial birth anniversary.An incliment weather variant is available in the park theater as necessary. 

Meet the park ranger on the back deck of the visitor center.

Upon this Land: Colonial to Colonial Revival

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentenni......More

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentennial birth anniversary.An incliment weather variant is available in the park theater as necessary. 

Meet the park ranger on the back deck of the visitor center.

Upon this Land: Colonial to Colonial Revival

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentenni......More

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentennial birth anniversary.An incliment weather variant is available in the park theater as necessary. 

Meet the park ranger on the back deck of the visitor center.

Upon this Land: Colonial to Colonial Revival

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentenni......More

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentennial birth anniversary.An incliment weather variant is available in the park theater as necessary. 

Meet the park ranger on the back deck of the visitor center.

Upon this Land: Colonial to Colonial Revival

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentenni......More

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentennial birth anniversary.An incliment weather variant is available in the park theater as necessary. 

Meet the park ranger on the back deck of the visitor center.

Upon this Land: Colonial to Colonial Revival

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentenni......More

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentennial birth anniversary.An incliment weather variant is available in the park theater as necessary. 

Meet the park ranger on the back deck of the visitor center.

Upon this Land: Colonial to Colonial Revival

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentenni......More

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentennial birth anniversary.An incliment weather variant is available in the park theater as necessary. 

Meet the park ranger on the back deck of the visitor center.

Upon this Land: Colonial to Colonial Revival

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentenni......More

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentennial birth anniversary.An incliment weather variant is available in the park theater as necessary. 

Meet the park ranger on the back deck of the visitor center.

Upon this Land: Colonial to Colonial Revival

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentenni......More

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentennial birth anniversary.An incliment weather variant is available in the park theater as necessary. 

Meet the park ranger on the back deck of the visitor center.

Upon this Land: Colonial to Colonial Revival

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentenni......More

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentennial birth anniversary.An incliment weather variant is available in the park theater as necessary. 

Meet the park ranger on the back deck of the visitor center.

Upon this Land: Colonial to Colonial Revival

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentenni......More

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentennial birth anniversary.An incliment weather variant is available in the park theater as necessary. 

Meet the park ranger on the back deck of the visitor center.

Signature Speaker Series - Indigenous Perspectives on the Northern Neck and Power of Place

Join George Washington Birthplace National Monument and the rest of the Northern Neck of Virginia in preparing for America's 250th birthday by exploring stories of the land and people. The signature speaker series for 2024 will focus on The Power of Place.The Rappahanno......More

Join George Washington Birthplace National Monument and the rest of the Northern Neck of Virginia in preparing for America's 250th birthday by exploring stories of the land and people. The signature speaker series for 2024 will focus on The Power of Place.The Rappahannock People have inhabited the Northern Neck since the beginning. It holds a special place in the Rappahannock story and contains some of the most spiritually and historically significant places to the Tribe. In this talk, Chief Anne Richardson graciously shares her thoughts on the Northern Neck and Power of Place.

The Lodge at Cat Point Creek, 2570 Newland Road, Warsaw, VA

Upon this Land: Colonial to Colonial Revival

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentenni......More

Join a park ranger for a 45-60 minute walking program that explores how this land has been used by people for thousands of years, including seven generations of Washington family. It was also central to the 1932 memorialization of George Washington during his bicentennial birth anniversary.An incliment weather variant is available in the park theater as necessary. 

Meet the park ranger on the back deck of the visitor center.