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News Brief: Two New Buildings and the Semiquincentennial

Informed by ongoing archaeology and 18th-century building techniques, Ferry Farm's landscape continues to expand in the form of two nearly complete buildings: The Quarter and the Cellar House. The Quarter is a replica structure of a building that housed enslaved individuals, and the Cellar House is a replica of a building that would have preserved food for the Farm. Read about them in our most recent Lives & Legacies blogs.

In 2026, The United States of America will celebrate its semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Events are being planned at the state and local levels across the country. Leaders are seeking feedback via this survey on commemoration events.

Lafayette Lecture

Thursday, September 5, 7-8 pm

The George Washington Foundation is proud to sponsor a lecture by public historian and author Elizabeth Reese. She will discuss her book, Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A Tour of America’s National Capital Region, and Lafayette’s first visit to Fredericksburg, sharing insights on why Lafayette’s legacy still resonates today.

Event is free, doors open at 6:30. Takes place at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library – Fredericksburg branch, 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Community Block Party

Saturday, September 28, 10 am - 2 pm

Celebrate Historic Kenmore's preservation and the beauty of autumn at our Community Block Party.

Activities include a scavenger hunt, exploring educational stations, crafts, visiting with living historians, tours of the house and historic kitchen, archaeology, and more.

Tickets are $5 for adults (18 & up), free for children (17 & under).

TICKETS

Taste Through Time: Gingerbread

Sunday, October 6, 12 pm - 5 pm

Enjoy a themed demonstration, talk, and tasting all about Historic Kenmore’s famous gingerbread!

The historic kitchen will be open throughout the day. Guests may purchase tickets for the event or in conjunction with a house tour.

Event Admission (purchase on-site)

$6 for adults

$3 for students (ages 6-17)

Free for Children under 6

Event with House Tour

(Select October 6, for 12:15, 1:30, 2:45, 4:00)

$12 for adults

$6 for students (ages 6-17)

Free for Children under 6

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Day

Sunday, October 6, 1 pm & 2:30 pm tours

Participants can tour the Washington House interpreted with American Sign Language. Before or after the tour, participants are encouraged to explore the grounds, garden, and Visitor Center galleries.

Tour times are 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Advanced registration is strongly recommended as space is limited.

Tickets

$12 for adults

$6 for students (ages 6-17)

Free for children under 6

TICKETS

Event questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org or call 540-370-0732 x 11.

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is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to enhance the public understanding and appreciation of the lives, values, and legacies of George Washington, Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis, and their families.

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