George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 9:00–17:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-24 to 2026-12-18; community-mapped.

About

This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Visitor center, Drinking water, Picnic areas.

Official facts

Public access: Open access.

Protected area: 556 acres (225 ha).

Designation: National Monument. Listed as "George Washington Birthplace National Monument" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: managed for biodiversity (GAP 2). IUCN category III.

Managed by: NPS.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1

At the park

• Beaches scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Nature & walking trails trail

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum
• Junior Ranger program

Events

• Step into the Memorial House Museum 01:30 PM–04:00 PM
• Star Spangled Night Sky
• Archeology Day in the Park 10:00 AM–04:00 PM · Start your archeology experience at the Visitor Center and then walk into the Memorial Area of the park.
• Taken to the Grave 06:30 PM–08:30 PM
• Welcoming Winter: Rekindling Colonial Traditions 10:00 AM–04:00 PM · Memorial Area at George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Before you go

Disability access

This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.

Park alert: 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

Park alert: 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.

Getting there

George Washington Birthplace is located two miles from Virginia State Highway 3 on Virginia State Route 204. The park is located 38 miles east of Fredericksburg, 11 miles west of Montross, and 10 miles west of Colonial Beach.

Weather & when to go

George Washington Birthplace can be very warm and humid in the summer months while cold and dry in the winter. Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit.

Visitor center

Memorial Area at George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Visitor center

Memorial Area at George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Visitor center

The Memorial House Museum

Visitor center

The People Behind the Place: Stories from the Memorial House Museum

Visitor center

The People Behind the Place: Stories from the Memorial House Museum

Visitor center

The People Behind the Place: Stories from the Memorial House Museum

Visitor center

Visitor Center

Visitor center

Visitor Center

Visitor center

Visitor Center

Visitor center

Visitor Center

Visitor center

Visitor Center — The Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. — Located along the Potomac River, George Washington Birthplace National Monument is 38 miles east of Fredericksburg, Virginia and is accessible by travel over Virginia routes 3 and 204.

Facilities on the park map

10 bench, 1 changing table, 1 picnic area, 5 restroom, 11 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

History

Opened

1930

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened