"The First Home of Our First President" George Washington Birthplace National Monument by Ewingjr98

George Washington Birthplace National Monument Travel Guide: 12 reviews and 62 photos

Washington's Birthplace National Historic Site - George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Washington's Birthplace National Historic Site
Monroe's birthplace - Monroe Hall, VA - George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Monroe's birthplace - Monroe Hall, VA

The birthplace of George Washington, our nation's first President, is along Pope's Creek in Virginia maybe 60 miles south of Washington DC. He was born in 1732 on the family plantation, called Pope's Creek Farm.

Not eight miles to the west, also along the Potomac is Monroe Hall, the birthplace of President James Monroe (1758). About six miles to the east of Washington's birthplace is Stratford Hall, birthplace of General Robert E. Lee (1807), hero of the Confederacy.

Wow, three great Americans born at different times, within 15 miles of each other.

Lee's birthplace - Stratford Hall - George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Lee's birthplace - Stratford Hall

Besides these great historic sites, in the same area you will find a cool little beach town called Colonial Beach. Its nickname is Golf Cart Town because these little scooters are street legal here. The beaches look pretty nice, there is some history in the town Alexander Graham Bell's home for example), and there are a handful of good seafood restaurants.

  • Last visit to George Washington Birthplace National Monument: Dec 2008
  • Intro Updated Jun 30, 2009
  • Add to Trip Planner (?)
  • Report Abuse

Reviews (12)

View to the Potomac from Washington's birthplace - George Washington Birthplace National Monument Washington's Birthplace National... Things to Do (11)

George Washington Birthplace National Historic Monument is a 550-acre National Park Service site that commemorates the... more travel advice

Washington's Birthplace: Living Colonial Farm - George Washington Birthplace National Monument Washington's Birthplace: Living Colonial... Things to Do (11)

The Living Colonial Farm has heritage livestock breeds and fowl typical of the Colonial era. Tobacco is grown in... more travel advice

Washington's Birthplace: John Washington House - George Washington Birthplace National Monument Washington's Birthplace: John Washington... Things to Do (11)

The site of John Washington's home is located on a flat, level piece of ground adjacent to the Washington family... more travel advice

Washington's Birthplace: Family Cemetery - George Washington Birthplace National Monument Washington's Birthplace: Family Cemetery Things to Do (11)

The Washington Family Cemetery is located on the 550 acres of the National Historic Site. From memorial obelisk, turn... more travel advice

Comments (1)

  • Reply
    Yaqui's Profile Photo
    Jul 1, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Ah ha, I see you are at work again. Wonderful page and some pretty neafty tips. Nice job JR!

Ewingjr98's Related Pages

George Washington Birthplace National Monument Travel Guide

 
Explore the World
Travel Destinations
Ewingjr98's Profile Photo

Ewingjr98

“"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." ~ Ernest Hemingway”

Online Now

Male

Top 1,000 Travel Writer
Member Rank:
0 0 0 4 9
Forum Rank:
0 0 6 3 5

Badges & Stats in George Washington Birthplace National Monument

  • 12 Reviews
  • 59 Photos
  • 0 Forum posts
  • 1 Comments
  • 1,340PageViews
  • See All Stats
  • See All Badges (69)

Have you been to George Washington Birthplace National Monument?

  Share Your Travels  

Latest Activity in George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Photos in George Washington Birthplace National Monument

See All Photos (59)

Top 10 Pages

See All Travel Pages (297)

Friends

See All Friends (28)

Travel Interests

See All Travel Interests (5)