Families and individuals with special needs are invited to visit Ferry Farm, George Washington's boyhood home, for a sensory-friendly experience. Join us from 10 AM to 12 noon on Sunday, May 17—when we will be closed to the general public—to explore the replica Washington house; walk along the Rappahannock River; and learn about the lives of George, his mother Mary, other Washington family members, and the enslaved community who lived there in the eighteenth century.
Twenty-minute guided tours of the Washington house will be offered at 10:10 AM, 10:20 AM, and 10:30 AM. From 11 AM to 12 noon, the house will be open for self-paced walkthrough tours, with historic interpreters available to answer questions. Preregistration is required for guided and walkthrough tours. The guided tours will be capped at 15 guests. Forty-five walkthrough tour tickets will be available.
Touch and smell boxes will be available in the visitor center, which also features the introductory exhibit The Science of History at Ferry Farm, showcasing colonial and Civil War artifacts excavated on site. Visitors can peek into the Archaeology Lab, home to some of the thousands of artifacts found at Ferry Farm.
Need to take a break? A sensory room will be available.
The first 25 people to register will receive a complimentary sensory bag.
Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to eat while on site.
ADMISSION
Adults: $13.00
Students: $6.00
Children under 5: free
*Preregistration only (guided tours capped at 15 people each, walkthrough tour capped at 45 total)
DATE & TIME
Sunday, May 17, 2026
10 AM to 12 noon
LOCATION
George Washington’s Ferry Farm
268 George Washington Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
If you have questions about this program, email learn@gwffoundation.org or call (540) 370-0732.
If this event is canceled due to inclement weather, you may contact the GWF within seven (7) days of the event date to request a refund or a change in date (if applicable to this event). Please contact us at learn@gwffoundation.org or at (540) 370-0732 within seven (7) days of the event date to make any of these requests. If no action is taken within seven (7) days of the event date, the full ticket amount will be recognized as a donation to The George Washington Foundation.
Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm are owned and operated by The George Washington Foundation.
The mission of The George Washington Foundation 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.
The George Washington Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Foundation relies on support from its generous donors and volunteers for its ongoing programs.
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