George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Colonial Beach, VA

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

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Pet-friendly summary

While we welcome you to bring your furry friends, having a pet with you may limit some options for exploration in the park.

Amenities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Fishing
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Hiking
  • Paddling
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store

About George Washington Birthplace National Monument

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.