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George Washington Birthplace National Monument
National Monument · VA
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of land where seven generations of the Washington family lived and where George Washington was born in 1732. The park was also central to one of the earliest efforts to memorialize George Washington during the celebration of his bicentennial birth anniversary in 1932.
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The Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Picnic Area, Burial Ground, and Potomac River Beach are open Wednesday through Sunday
The Picnic Area, Washington Family Burial Ground, and Potomac River Beach are open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Upcoming Events
Step into the Memorial House Museum
Sep 2, 2026
Step into the Memorial House Museum
Sep 2, 2026
Star Spangled Night Sky
Sep 26, 2026
Things to Do
Attend a George Washington Birthplace Ranger Program
Join a park ranger at the visitor center for a short half mile walking tour to explore the stories of this land from Colonial to Colonial Revival.
Bicycle the Northern Neck Heritage Trail
Bicycling between George Washington Birthplace National Monument/Westmoreland State Park and Reedville, Virginia.
Birding at the Birthplace
Discover the different species of birds that have called the birthplace home.
Fishing at the Birthplace
George Washington Birthplace National Monument allows fishing as a means of providing for public enjoyment, and customary and traditional use, and regulates fishing to ensure that it is managed in a manner that avoids unacceptable impacts to park resources.
Hiking the Dancing Marsh Loop Trail
Enjoy a walk along the Dancing Marsh Loop Trail at George Washington Birthplace National Monument and experience different habitats that are home to different plants and animals.
Hiking the Nature Trail
Enjoy a walk along the nature trail at George Washington Birthplace National Monument and experience different habitats that are home to different plants and animals.
Picnicking at the Birthplace
Spending the day at the park? Bring a lunch and enjoy the scenery of the Picnic Area.
Visiting with Pets
Discover where you can go with your pet on a visit to George Washington Birthplace National Monument.
Visitor Centers
- Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.