From the George Washington Foundation
2018 has been an exciting year for the George Washington Foundation! The first floor refurnishing of Kenmore has neared completion, and the Washington house at Ferry Farm opened for tours this Spring. Plan a holiday visit to both National Historic Landmarks and enjoy the festive exhibits and programs.
As we look ahead to 2019, vital exterior preservation projects are planned for Kenmore, such as repointing the chimneys that crown the roofline of the mansion, adjusting and restoring masonry on the historic front steps, and additional brick conservation.
At George Washington’s Ferry Farm, the process of outfitting the rooms of the Washington House with finely crafted, period furniture replicas is also nearing its scheduled 2019 completion. An imposing “best bed” with its striking blue bed curtains is the latest installment.
32nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibit at Ferry Farm
December 2 – 30 (Closed December 24 and 25)
A long-standing holiday tradition! Adults and children alike will enjoy the sights and smells of the festive creations displayed at George Washington’s Ferry Farm!
Plan to enter—download the contest rules and registration form.
This year’s theme is “Cartoon Adventures.” Learn more.
A Wee Christmas – Dollhouses and Miniatures Show at Kenmore
December 2 – 30 (Closed December 24 and 25)
An exhibit for the yuletide season of extraordinary dollhouses and miniatures displays— including the Kenmore mansion—in the Crowninshield Museum Building. Share memories of your dollhouse with children and grandchildren as you explore the treasures in this festive display! Also, tour the mansion, decorated for the holidays, and put your mind and eye to the test with the “I Spy Miniatures” challenge—fun for all ages! Learn more.
Twelfth Night at Kenmore: A Dramatic Presentation
January 11, 12 and 13, 2019
Close the season with “Twelfth Night at Kenmore”—a dramatic theater presentation set in January 1776, as Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis celebrate the holidays in their newly built home. Immerse yourself in the candlelight, music, and decorations of an eighteenth-century Christmas!
Reservations required. Call 540-370-0732 x24 or email [email protected]. Learn more.
