Virginia is for Lovers

  • Welcome

    Welcome

    • About Virginia
    • Welcome Centers
    • VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS
    • Accessible Travel
    • International Visitors
    • Weather
    • Transportation
    • Related Links
    • Weddings In Virginia
    • LGBT Travel
    • Virginia Green Travel
    • VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS SHOP

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Things To Do

    Things To Do

    • Family Fun
    • Historic Sites
    • Eat & Drink
    • Outdoors
    • THEME PARKS & WATERPARKS
    • Zoos & Aquariums
    • Music
    • BEACHES
    • State Parks
    • National Parks
    • CAVERNS
    • Golf
    • SPAS
    • SHOPPING
    • MUSEUMS
    • Arts & Culture
    • LOVEworks
    • Filmed in Virginia

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Events

    Events

    • ARTS & CRAFTS
    • CIVIL WAR
    • CULINARY
    • FAMILY FUN
    • FESTIVALS
    • HISTORY & HERITAGE
    • MUSIC FESTIVALS
    • PERFORMANCES
    • SPORTING
    • WINE FESTIVALS

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Places To Stay

    Places To Stay

    • BED & BREAKFAST
    • COTTAGES & CABINS
    • INNS
    • RESORTS
    • PET FRIENDLY
    • CAMPING
    • HOTELS & MOTELS
    • LODGES & GUEST RANCHES
    • Vacation Homes & Rentals
    • VIRGINIA GREEN

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Deals

    Deals

    • DEALS & DISCOUNTS
    • FALL PACKAGES
    • FAMILY FUN PACKAGES
    • FOOD AND WINE PACKAGES
    • HISTORY DEALS
    • SPRING PACKAGES
    • MILITARY DISCOUNTS
    • ROMANCE PACKAGES
    • TRAVEL PACKAGES

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Store
  • Maps

    Maps

    • Virginia
    • Southwest Virginia - Blue Ridge Highlands
    • Central Virginia
    • Chesapeake Bay
    • Coastal Virginia - Eastern Shore
    • Coastal Virginia - Hampton Roads
    • Southwest Virginia - Heart of Appalachia
    • Northern Virginia
    • Shenandoah Valley
    • Southern Virginia
    • Virginia Mountains

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Accessible Travel

Historic Sites Historic Kenmore Plantation & Gardens

Historic Kenmore
  • Address
    1201 Washington Avenue
    Fredericksburg, VA 22401
  • Phone
    540-373-3381
  • City
    Fredericksburg
    Locality
    Fredericksburg City
    pin for print map of virginia
  • Email Us
  • Visit Site

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

Northern Virginia

Last Updated: 03/13/2018

What's Nearby

  • Mary Washington Monument
    Mary Washington Monument
    1500 Washington Ave.
    Fredericksburg, VA 22401
    0.02 MI
  • Thomas Jefferson Religious  Freedom Monument
    Thomas Jefferson Religious Freedom Monument
    Washington Avenue Mall at Pitt Street
    Fredericksburg, VA 22401
    0.15 MI

    Area Events

    You Might Like

    • Historic Sites
      Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
      1548 Bateman Bridge Road
      Forest, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Patrick Henry's Red Hill Open
      Red Hill - Patrick Henry National Memorial
      Brookneal, VA
    • Historic Sites
      George Washington's Ferry Farm
      268 Kings Highway
      Fredericksburg, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Westover Plantation
      7000 Westover Road
      Charles City, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Weston Plantation
      400 Weston Lane (21st Avenue & Weston Lane)
      Hopewell, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Monticello - Home of Thomas Jefferson
      931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
      Charlottesville, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Stratford Hall--Home of the Lees of Virginia
      483 Great House Road
      Stratford, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Shirley Plantation
      501 Shirley Plantation Road
      Charles City, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Historic Kittiewan Plantation
      12104 Weyanoke Road
      Charles City, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Freedom's Jubilee - An African American Journey
      10760 Courthouse Road
      Charles City, VA
    See More
    SV16021603V_008.JPG

    Winter in Virginia

    • Mountain Resorts

      Cabin Rentals

      Skiing

      Ice Skating

      Whale Watching

      Winter Hikes

      Luxury Retreats
    Virginia is for Lovers Trucker Hat

    Shop with us for merchandise and gifts

    Shop Virginia

    We Need Your Feedback

    Take our Survey

    Travel Updates

    Success! Get ready to start receiving Virginia.org travel updates.

    Find out why Virginia is for Lovers. You’ll get monthly travel inspiration, insider tips, and itineraries to help you plan your best Virginia vacation yet. Plus exclusive offers, deals, packages and more! Sign up for Virginia is for Lovers Emails now!

    There’s always more to LOVE in Virginia. Please select any topic that interests you!

    About Va
    • Virginia Travel Blog
    • Welcome Centers
    • Cities & Localities
    • Transportation
    • Virginia Is For Lovers
    Contact Us
    • Media/Press Room
    • Send Feedback
    • Privacy Policy
    • Travel Industry
    • Travel Guide Order
    Travel
    • Group Planners
    • Sports Marketers
    • Meetings Professionals
    • Virginia Green Travel
    • Accessible Travel
    Additional Links
    • Virginia Is For Lovers Store
    • Add/Update Your Listings
    • Website Survey
    • Site Map
    • Virginia is for Lovers
    • DiscoverAmerica.com
    • Brazil
    • Canada
    • France
    • Germany
    • England
    • Korea
    • China
    • Japan

    Official Tourism Website of the Commonwealth of Virginia ● © 2021 Virginia Tourism Corporation, 901 E. Cary St., Suite 900, Richmond, VA 23219
    For Virginia citizen and business services visit www.Virginia.gov. ● Virginia Economic Development Partnership visit www.VEDP.org.