Built by George Washington's sister, Betty Washington Lewis, and her husband, Fielding Lewis, this Georgian-style, brick mansion reflects the pre-Revolutionary-War wealth and status of the Fredericksburg merchant. A visit to Kenmore starts in the Crowninshield Museum building. A new introductory exhibit, The Patriots Lewis: What Would You Give, with accompanying hands-on activities for children, tells this powerful narrative through key pieces from the Foundation's collection of 18th-century furniture and decorative arts. The mansion has undergone a comprehensive refurnishing, and period furniture and interior details offer a descriptive setting for this historic story. Learn more about the refurnishing project via the blog, The Rooms at Kenmore. An interpreter will lead a 45-minute tour of the first floor of the house and the kitchen dependency. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the gardens and grounds at their leisure.
Hours
• Closed during January & February
• March through October: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, Noon to 5:00 p.m. The last tour at Historic Kenmore begins at 4:15 p.m.
• November through December: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, Noon to 4:00 p.m. The last tour at Historic Kenmore begins at 3:15 p.m.
• Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and December 24, 25, & 31
• Group visits available by appointment: Please call (540) 370-0732 x24
Amenities
- Family Friendly
Price Information
- $12 adults, $6 students, under age 6, free. Combination Ticket to both Kenmore and Ferry Farm: $19 adults, $8.50 students. Discounts available for Seniors (60+), AAA, active military, trolley passengers, & DAR Members.
Region
Last Updated: 03/13/2018
What's Nearby
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Washington Avenue Mall at Pitt Street
Fredericksburg, VA 224010.15 MI
