George Washington Birthplace National Monument — Popes Creek Road
Colonial Beach, VA
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George Washington Birthplace National Monument is currently Closed.

George Washington Birthplace National Monument Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm
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1732 Popes Creek Road
Colonial Beach, VA   22443Driving Directions
Phone: (804)224-1732(804)224-1732 Maps & Directions

National Monument

Operating Hours & Seasons

January- early March

Visitor Center- Open Wednesdays-Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitor Center closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, although most of the park is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Early March- December

Visitor Center and Historic Area- Open seven days, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The rest of the park is open from 9:00 a.m. until dusk.

For more information regarding operating hours, please call the park at 804-224-1732.

Park Operating Hours

The park is open seven days a week from 9:00-5:00. The park will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Standard Hours

  • Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Fees & Passes

    Entrance Fees:

    • $0.00 - Free Entrance
      The park has no entrance fee

    About

    Walking in Washington's Footsteps

    In the heart of the Northern Neck of Virginia stands a tribute to America’s founding father, George Washington. Although only here a short time, the ideas that Washington learned here, helped shape the man he would become and forever alter the destiny of the United States of America.

    Directions

    George Washington Birthplace is located off two miles from Virginia state route 3 on Virginia state route 204. The park is located 38 miles east of Fredericksburg and 10 miles from Colonial Beach.

    Visitor Centers

    January- early March

    Visitor Center- Open Wednesdays-Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitor Center closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

    Early March- December

    Visitor Center and Historic Area- Open seven days, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Weather

    George Washington Birthplace can be very warm and humid in the summer months and cold and dry in the winter. Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit.

    Permits and Reservations Information


     

    Dot is Green if George Washington Birthplace National Monument is currently open and Red if currently closed.
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