Scenes from last week’s Independence Day celebration at George Washington’s Ferry Farm!
George Washington (Greg Fisher) greets young visitors.
Young recruits are led in a militia drill by Paul Limerick.
A graceful catch of the Graces hoop.
Working hard at the barrel roll!
Patriotic face painting.
Audience watches Fielding Lewis propose marriage to Betty Washington during a theater scene.
Audience members recreate the painting of Washington crossing the Delaware.
Soap made by Elisa Gale goes from the cauldron into molds to cool and harden.
Tea time!
Visiting with the Patawomeck Indians
Artisan Bill Jenkins uses a draw knife to craft part of a Windsor chair.
Congressman Rob Wittman speaks during the annual Flag Retirement Ceremony.
Boys Scouts and American Heritage Girls lower the flag being retired.
The new flag is raised as rain begins to fall.
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