George Washington’s Birthday at Ferry Farm 2019 [Photos]

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Presidents’ Day is always a celebratory one at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! Once again this year, George’s boyhood home marked his 287th birthday this past Monday, February 18. A special thank you to the sponsor of the George Washington’s Birthday at Ferry Farm event: Peoples Community Bank.

Ferry Farm is where the party's at!
Ferry Farm is where the party’s at!
George Washington (Greg Fisher) in front of the Washington house replica.
George Washington (Greg Fisher) in front of the Washington house replica.
Visitors tour the Hall of the Washington house with interpreter Gary Haynes.
Visitors tour the Hall of the Washington house with interpreter Gary Haynes.
Washington house guide Carole White encourages visitors to examine the reproduction 18th century objects in the house.
Washington house guide Carole White encourages visitors to examine the reproduction 18th century objects in the house.
A young visitor tries out the "best bed" in the Washington house.
A young visitor tries out the “best bed” in the Washington house.
Nine pins.
Nine pins.
Victory!
Victory!
Hoop and stick.
Hoop and stick.
Colonial Fare presents a concert of 18th century music.
Colonial Fare presents a concert of 18th century music.
In a theater scene, an archaeologist (Wilson Johnson) interviews Mary Washington (Cyndi Palmer).
In a theater scene, an archaeologist (Wilson Johnson) interviews Mary Washington (Cyndi Palmer).
Making quill feathers.
Making quill feathers.
Virginia Militia reenactors.
Virginia Militia reenactors.
Washington's Birthday Celebration 2019 (14)
Reenactor Paul Limerick discusses Continental Army rations with visitors.
Reenactor Paul Limerick discusses Continental Army rations with visitors.
Maggie Fanning demonstrates making beaten biscuits.
Maggie Fanning demonstrates making beaten biscuits.
Churning butter.
Churning butter.
Archaeologist Laura Galke updates visitors on the latest archaeological findings.
Archaeologist Laura Galke updates visitors on the latest archaeological findings.
A young visitor presents a birthday card she made to Geroge Washington.
A young visitor presents a birthday card she made to Geroge Washington.