Mary Washington House General Admission Ticket
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Visit: Mary Washington House, 1200 Charles St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-3706
In 1772, George Washington purchased a house from Michael Robinson in Fredericksburg for his mother. Mary Ball Washington spent her last 17 years in this comfortable home. The white frame house sits on the corner of Charles and Lewis streets and was in walking distance to Kenmore, home of Mary's daughter Betty Washington Lewis. Later in his life on his visits to Fredericksburg, George Washington was a frequent visitor to his mother's home, and in April 1789, he came to this house to receive a blessing from his mother before his inauguration.
As was typical of the 18th century, Mary Washington had a "kitchen garden" where vegetables, greens and herbs were produced for the household. She also had a pleasure garden lined with boxwood in the style of the period. There was a boxwood path which led to Kenmore, where Mary's daughter, Betty, lived with her family. The Garden Club of Virginia undertook the restoration of Mary Washington's garden in 1967. Under the direction of Ralph E. Griswold, an 18th century- style garden was created. The Mary Washington House is one of the Washington Heritage Museums and is within walking distance of its other sites: the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, Rising Sun Tavern, and St. James' House. House admission includes garden.
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In 1772, George Washington purchased a house from Michael Robinson in Fredericksburg for his mother. Mary Ball Washington spent her last 17 years in this comfortable home. The white frame house sits on the corner of Charles and Lewis streets and was in walking distance to Kenmore, home of Mary's daughter Betty Washington Lewis. Later in his life on his visits to Fredericksburg, George Washington was a frequent visitor to his mother's home, and in April 1789, he came to this house to receive a blessing from his mother before his inauguration.
As was typical of the 18th century, Mary Washington had a "kitchen garden" where vegetables, greens and herbs were produced for the household. She also had a pleasure garden lined with boxwood in the style of the period. There was a boxwood path which led to Kenmore, where Mary's daughter, Betty, lived with her family. The Garden Club of Virginia undertook the restoration of Mary Washington's garden in 1967. Under the direction of Ralph E. Griswold, an 18th century- style garden was created. The Mary Washington House is one of the Washington Heritage Museums and is within walking distance of its other sites: the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, Rising Sun Tavern, and St. James' House. House admission includes garden.
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- Entry/Admission - Mary Washington House
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- Surcharged special events (if applicable)
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- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Everyone needs a ticket for entry
- Voucher can be redeemed at the Ticketing Desk
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Features
Cultural
60%
Original
55%
Tourism
45%
Adrenaline
15%
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