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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2024
The George Washington Foundation
1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Media Contact: Lori Pikkaart, Marketing & Communications Manager
Pikkaart@gwffoundation.org / 540-373-3381, x 1024
Fabulous Fourth at Ferry Farm
A George for George!
Thursday, July 4, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
These days, $1 doesn't buy much, but $1 at Ferry Farm on the Fourth of July buys a day's worth of activities - and a trip back in time! This year’s event is packed with a variety of family-friendly activities planned to provide a memorable holiday experience for all.
Event Highlights:
- Colonial Games: Kids and adults can frolic on the grounds chasing hoops or knocking down pins.
- Take a guided tour of the Washington House and learn about George's early life.
- Meet a George Washington reenactor and hear stories from his fascinating life.
- Witness a respectful and patriotic flag retirement ceremony at 1:00 PM.
- Engage with archaeologists at an active dig site.
- Crafts and activity stations in the pavilion.
- Witness a glimpse of life at a Revolutionary War military encampment.
- Enjoy a variety of food options from on-site food trucks: Pop Pop’s Kettle Corn, Kona Ice, Hit the Spot Kitchen, and Taco Tuesday.
- Visit two NEW additions to the Washington family farmstead - The Quarter and Cellar House.
- Listen to the sounds of Enduring Freedom Honor Team.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, July 4th
- Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Flag Retirement at 1:00 PM. Last trolley picks up at 4:30 PM.
- Admission: $1.00 per person for ages 3 and up. Children 2 and under are free. Tickets are available for purchase on-site (cash or credit card). No advance ticket sales.
- Transportation & Parking: Shuttles will run between the Eagles Lodge parking lot on Cool Springs Road, Ferry Farm, Patawomeck Museum & Cultural Center, and Fourth in Fredericksburg events. Parking is located at the Eagles lot and Patawomeck Museum & Cultural Center. Parking for the disabled is available on-site at Ferry Farm.
- Weather: The event will be held rain or shine.
- Regulations: No pets are permitted on site at this event, excluding service dogs. Coolers, weapons, and alcohol are not allowed.
It's Independence Day the revolutionary way, full of history, fun, and old-fashioned community spirit at George Washington’s Ferry Farm.
For more event information, please contact:
Allison Ellis, Learn@gwffoundation.org, 540-370-0732
George Washington's Ferry Farm is at 268 Kings Highway, Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Sponsors of this event include Davenport, Hirschler, Lewis Insurance, and the McDaniel Family.
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