George Washington’s Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm

George Washington lived at his boyhood home at Ferry Farm from the age of six until he was 20. The farm took its name from the ferry that once crossed the river there, providing a vital link between civilization and the western frontier. Ferry Farm is also associated with the legends of George Washington and the cherry tree and his stone toss across the Rappahannock River. Today, the boyhood home and the ferry landing are owned and preserved by The George Washington Foundation, and the site is open to the public.

Fredericksburg, Virginia · United States