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.
A broken yellowish ceramic bowl with reddish-brown ornate floral design.
Birthplace to host events for Washington’s 293rd Birthday on February 22
George Washington Birthplace National Monument and the Northern Neck National Heritage Area invite the public to celebrate the 293rd birthday of our nation’s first president in the park on February 22. Special events for visitors of all ages will celebrate Washington’s legacy in the place where it began.
Green pine tree branch with a red ornament in the middle, text on the ornament reads "A Holiday Weekend in the Northern Neck"
Washington’s Birthplace and Stratford Hall to Host a Holiday Weekend in the Northern Neck
On Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th, staff at George Washington Birthplace National Monument and Stratford Hall Historic Preserve will be celebrating the holiday season with a weekend of family-friendly activities and special programs. 
Native American Heritage Month At Washington's Birthplace
Washington’s Birthplace to Highlight Native American Heritage Month
Visit George Washington Birthplace National Monument to learn about and celebrate the rich traditions, languages, and innovations of Indigenous people in the Northern Neck. On Sunday, November 10th, cultural demonstrations will be offered by Tribal representatives and community partners from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Memorial Area of the park.
Lantern with lit candle walking down a gravel path towards the Washington Family Burial Grounds. Text reads "Taken to the Grave. Join us as we shine light on the mysteries that only the Washingtons can solve. Saturday, October 26th starting at 6:15 p.m."
Washington’s Birthplace to Present Taken to the Grave
Join park rangers on October 26th for a free, family-friendly evening program titled Taken to the Grave. This special one-hour presentation will take place at 6:30 p.m. near the Washington Family Burial Ground at George Washington Birthplace National Monument. Glowing lanterns will illuminate the final resting place of Washington family members and shine light on mysteries that only they can solve. Taken to the Grave promises to be fun for all ages… and perhaps just a little spooky.
Aerial View of excavated brick foundation called Building X
Washington’s Birthplace celebrates Virginia Archaeology Month
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources, in partnership with the Council of Virginia Archaeologists, has featured Building X at George Washington Birthplace National Monument as one of the most notable sites in the state for Virginia Archaeology Month.
White obelisk in a roundabout, surrounded by trees and the park sign
Photo by NPS / Cleo Kantz-Schultz
A large monument sits in the middle of a roundabout with snow on the ground
Photo by NPS Photo / Cleo Kantz-Schultz
Brick Memorial House Museum and Wooden Colonial Kitchen
Photo by NPS Photo / Stephen Girimont
View of Popes Creek
Photo by NPS Photo
A wooden bridge stretching from shore to shore over a large body of water
Photo by NPS Photo / Cleo Kantz-Schultz
A red brick building surrounded by trees and a dirt path leading to the building
Photo by NPS Photo / Cleo Kantz-Schultz