Ferry Farm, Historic plantation in Stafford County, United States.
Ferry Farm stretches along the northern bank of the Rappahannock River, featuring a reconstructed house and archaeological excavation sites in Virginia.
George Washington moved to this property with his family in 1738 at age six, and the property remained his residence until his early twenties.
The George Washington Foundation manages educational programs at Ferry Farm, teaching visitors about colonial life and archaeological discoveries.
The site includes interpretive exhibits, guided tours of the reconstructed Washington house, and archaeological demonstrations throughout the open season.
Archaeologists discovered fragments of a cream-colored tea set belonging to Mary Ball Washington during excavations of the original house foundations.
Location: Stafford County
Website: https://kenmore.org/visit-ferry-farm
GPS coordinates: 38.29530,-77.44920
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15
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