George Washington Birthplace National Monument
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George Washington Birthplace at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Bicycle the Northern Neck Heritage Trail
- Nearby city
- Colonial Beach, VA
Explore this park
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.
Weather Information
George Washington Birthplace can be very warm and humid
- Spring
and fall are the best seasons to visit.
- Summer
months while cold and dry
in the winter.
Operating Hours
Main
The Memorial Area is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Common questions
Planning George Washington Birthplace National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
George Washington Birthplace has Recreation.gov reservations including Federal Hall National Memorial Tours. Confirm current rules on Recreation.gov and the Permits tab before travel.
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