George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Monument in Colonial Beach, Virginia
Monument

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Colonial Beach · Virginia

Overview

About George Washington Birthplace National Monument.

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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Weather

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.

Key Facts

TypeMonument
DesignationNational Monument

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Things to do

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Attend a George Washington Birthplace Ranger Program

45-60 Minutes

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.

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Bicycle the Northern Neck down to the Chesapeake Bay

Bicycle the Northern Neck Heritage Trail

1-2 Days

Bicycling between George Washington Birthplace National Monument/Westmoreland State Park and Reedville, Virginia.

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Birding at the Birthplace

Discover the different species of birds that have called the birthplace home.

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Explore by bicycle from Westmoreland State Park

1 Day

With Westmoreland State Park as a base, ride a loop connected with the Northern Neck Heritage Trail to explore Stratford Hall, the birthplace of George Washington, Colonial Beach, wineries, historic sites and the Potomac River shoreline. A map and more information is available from the Northern Neck Tourism Commission at www.northernneck.org.

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Fishing at the Birthplace

30-120 Minutes

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.

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Hiking the Dancing Marsh Loop Trail

30-45 Minutes

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.

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Hiking the Nature Trail

30-50 Minutes

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.

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Picnicking at the Birthplace

10-90 Minutes

Spending the day at the park? Bring a lunch and enjoy the scenery of the Picnic Area.

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Visiting with Pets

Discover where you can go with your pet on a visit to George Washington Birthplace National Monument.

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