George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Four generations of Washingtons are buried here.
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of land where seven generations of the Washington family lived and where George Washington was born in 1732. The park was also central to one of the earliest efforts to memorialize George Washington during the celebration of his bicentennial birth anniversary in 1932.
Map showing location of park.
Washington’s Birthplace to Hold Open House
George Washington Birthplace National Monument will hold two open houses in September. One will be on Saturday, September 7th from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The second will be on September 12th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Graphic with a photo of a river, trees, and sky on top. Below that is text that reads "THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PRESENTS" Below that "Meet The Trails!" below that "#NATIONALTRAILSDAY" below that "June 1, 2024." 6 organization icon are included.
George Washington Birthplace National Monument Hosts National Trails Day Event
George Washington Birthplace Hosts National Trails Day Event on June 1st, 2024. Participating organizations include the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, The Potomac Riverkeeper Network, Northern Neck National Heritage Area, and the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin.
View of Popes Creek
Photo by NPS Photo
Brick Memorial House Museum and Wooden Colonial Kitchen
Photo by NPS Photo / Stephen Girimont
Family of three standing in front of the Birthplace Monument
Photo by NPS Photo