George Washington Birthplace NM

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. 

20 Jan 2015
Started with a stop at the VC and took in a good movie on the farm and George Washington's childhood. The home here is not the original Birthplace of George Washington, that home was destroyed by fire in 1779. We then spent some time walking the farm and meeting the resident horse's and other livestock. The park is a working farm but being it's the winter season there were no activity's going on that's normally going on in the Summer. After the farm we headed down to the beach and the girls got to have some fun. We would recommend a summer visit, but if you want to have the a little peace and quiet then a winter visit works well.

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Our 111th NPS Unit

Potomac Heritage NST

Hike, bike, ride and paddle the Potomac Heritage network of trails

Linking the tidal Potomac and upper Youghiogheny river basins, the evolving Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail network lies within a corridor rich in historic pathways and waterways. You can travel this historic corridor today—on foot, bicycle and horse and by boat—exploring contrasting landscapes between the Chesapeake Bay and the Allegheny Plateau.

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Our 80th NPS Unit

Jan 20 2015 George Washington Birthplace

July 13 2013 - A day trip up to the Northern Neck of Virginia and the Town of Reedville. This is a small Fishing town on the Chesapeake Bay. After a great Lunch at the Crazy Crab we spent some time at the Reedville Fishermen's Museum. This museum has much to offer in the local fishing industry and heritage of this part of the Chesapeake Bay.
Reedville fishermen's Museum Web page

Dec 11 2012  - Spent the day here as part of the 150th Anniversary of the battle of Fredericksburg. The Manor overlooks the city of Fredericksburg and was the site of the Union camp and the river crossing that the Union used to gain access to Fredericksburg.
Chatham Manor Web page

Chatham Manor