The George Washington Foundation wishes everyone a joyous holiday season! Enjoy these from our month of festive happenings and decorations at George Washington’s Ferry Farm and Historic Kenmore. There will still be time to see Kenmore and Ferry Farm adorned for the season and delight in each site’s annual display of dollhouses, miniatures, and gingerbread creations … Continue reading Photos: The GWF’s Delightful December
Holiday History
Video: 4th Annual Wee Christmas Dollhouse & Miniatures Exhibit
In this festive holiday video, Curator Meghan Budinger tells us about this year's Wee Christmas Dollhouse & Miniatures Exhibit at Historic Kenmore, which runs until December 30. To learn more about this exhibit, click here.
Video: 31st Annual Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibit
In this festive holiday video, we see all the "Historic Sites in Virginia" gingerbread houses entered in this year's contest. To see the list of winners, click here. The exhibit runs until December 30. Click here to learn more about visiting George Washington's boyhood home this holiday season.
Video – Coming Soon: “Twelfth Night at Kenmore”
A preview of "Twelfth Night at Kenmore," a dramatic theater presentation at Historic Kenmore on January 5, 6, 7. Visit kenmore.org for event details.
Photos: “Twelfth Night at Kenmore” 2017
Each January, Historic Kenmore presents Twelfth Night at Kenmore, a dramatic theater presentation that imagines the first Christmas that Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis spent in their newly built home. The play is set in January 1776 and that year is not a time for the usual celebration. War brings fear, doubt, and frustration to the Lewis family and their … Continue reading Photos: “Twelfth Night at Kenmore” 2017
Photos: Last Year’s “Twelfth Night at Kenmore”
On Friday, January 6, Saturday, January 7, and Sunday, January 8, Historic Kenmore will again present Twelfth Night at Kenmore, a dramatic theater presentation set in January 1776. It is the first Christmas that Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis celebrate in their newly built home. It is not the usual celebration, however. War brings fear, doubt, and frustration to the Lewis … Continue reading Photos: Last Year’s “Twelfth Night at Kenmore”
Photos: Holiday Decorations at Kenmore & Ferry Farm
The George Washington Foundation wishes everyone a joyous holiday season! Enjoy these photos of holiday decorations created by wonderful volunteers! The George Washington Foundation Garden Guild decorated at Historic Kenmore and the Lake Anna Garden Club decorated at George Washington's Ferry Farm. Next week, there will still be time to see Kenmore and Ferry Farm adorned for … Continue reading Photos: Holiday Decorations at Kenmore & Ferry Farm
Yes, Virginia, there is a Christmas Hedgehog!
During the holidays, it’s the curatorial team’s job to festoon Historic Kenmore in period-appropriate holiday swag to celebrate the Christmas season. Greenery is brought in to cheer up the rooms and a table of special desserts is laid out as if ready for Christmas guests. These sweet treats are a pretty traditional fare but one … Continue reading Yes, Virginia, there is a Christmas Hedgehog!
Photos: 3rd Annual “A Wee Christmas” at Kenmore
Visit Kenmore this holiday season for an exhibit of highly detailed, replica dollhouses - including the mansion - and miniatures in the Crowninshield Museum Building. Share memories of your dollhouse with your family as you explore life in miniature! Put your mind and eye to the test with our “I Spy Miniatures” challenge – fun … Continue reading Photos: 3rd Annual “A Wee Christmas” at Kenmore
Photos: 30th Annual Gingerbread Contest & Exhibit at Ferry Farm
It's the 30th year of a a long-standing holiday tradition: the Gingerbread Contest & Exhibit at George Washington's Ferry Farm! This year's theme is "Home for the Holidays." Read about Thirty Years of Gingerbread. Adults and children alike will enjoy the sights and smells of the festive creations displayed at Ferry Farm! Ferry Farm's hours … Continue reading Photos: 30th Annual Gingerbread Contest & Exhibit at Ferry Farm
Lives & Legacies 