George Washington Birthplace National Monument — Popes Creek Road
Colonial Beach, VA Hours and Location
Category: National Parks
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George Washington Birthplace National Monument Hours
Other Nearby Locations:
- Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park: Fredericksburg — 30.4 miles
- Prince William Forest Park: Triangle — 34.8 miles
- LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac: Arlington — 47.1 miles
Other Attractions Nearby:
- Dollar General: Colonial Beach — 4.3 miles
- Dollar Tree: King George — 13.8 miles
- Peebles: King George — 13.8 miles
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1732 Popes Creek Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443Driving Directions
Phone: (804)224-1732(804)224-1732 Maps & Directions
Other Nearby Locations:
- Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park: Fredericksburg — 30.4 miles
- Prince William Forest Park: Triangle — 34.8 miles
- LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac: Arlington — 47.1 miles
Other Attractions Nearby:
- Dollar General: Colonial Beach — 4.3 miles
- Dollar Tree: King George — 13.8 miles
- Peebles: King George — 13.8 miles
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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
As of: 2:22 am (EDT) Sun May 4, 2025. [Change]