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Kenmore Plantation and Gardens

192 Reviews

#5 of 61 things to do in Fredericksburg

Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites

1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-3747

Review Highlights

“Nice tour”

Sad that so much of the land is no longer part of this property, but the guide did a very good job... read more

Reviewed November 6, 2018

pught55

Fredericksburg, Virginia

“Excellent Guide; Small Group Tour”

Some local friends brought us to Kenmore House (home of George Washington's sister) and we really... read more

Reviewed November 3, 2018

Cerritos_Dave

Cerritos, California

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4.5 192 reviews

Excellent66%
Very good27%
Average5%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travelers talk about

“plaster ceilings”(18 reviews)

“first floor”(16 reviews)

“the kitchen”(11 reviews)

About

Built by George Washington's sister, Betty Washington Lewis, and her husband, Fielding Lewis, this beautiful, Georgian-style, eighteenth-century brick mansion reflects the pre-Revolutionary-War wealth and status of the Fredericksburg merchant...more

Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-3747

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+1 540-373-3381

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pught55

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Reviewed November 6, 2018

Nice tour

Sad that so much of the land is no longer part of this property, but the guide did a very good job of explaining the history of the sight. The house and the gardens were worth the tour.

Date of experience: September 2018

1 Thank pught55

Thank you so much for your kind words. The growth of Fredericksburg was something Fielding wanted so as much as we would love to have more of his land, I am sure he would be happy to see his hometown today. Please visit us again!

Cerritos_Dave

Cerritos, California

13855

Reviewed November 3, 2018

Excellent Guide; Small Group Tour

Some local friends brought us to Kenmore House (home of George Washington's sister) and we really enjoyed the tour. There were only about 8 in our group and we had an excellent guide who really loved her job. The kitchen was full of period equipment...More

Date of experience: October 2018

1 Thank Cerritos_Dave

Thank you so much for visiting us. We are glad you enjoyed your tour. Hopefully you can visit us again soon!

Rosie0302

Pennsylvania

4816

Reviewed September 29, 2018

Would have liked to see more

The house was interesting but with limited access. Only the first floor is viewed (4 rooms and foyer). The plaster work is incredibly detailed and well preserved. I really wanted to take my own photos of the plaster but interior photography is not permitted. When...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank Rosie0302

purchases

Barnstaple, United Kingdom

21871

Reviewed September 28, 2018

Really good tour

Lovely small museum and tour we really enjoyed. Lots to see and hear with nice gardens to look around.

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank purchases

mjrunderwater

Morgantown, West Virginia

21264

Reviewed September 11, 2018

An interesting piece of history

We decided to spend a day in Fredericksburg and read that this Plantation was worth a visit. Indeed, it was! We were there when no other visitors were present and thus received a personal tour. Our guide, Katie Tharpe, was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and very personable....More

Date of experience: September 2018

1 Thank mjrunderwater

notconnectedtoservic

Durham, North Carolina

10024

Reviewed August 31, 2018

Step back into history - Revolutionary War era

Imagine being 17 years old and the mistress of a mansion. This is the place. You will be guided through the home of Betty Washington Lewis, daughter of Mary Washington. The kitchen, a separate structure, represents some of the typical period pieces of the time....More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank notconnectedtoservic

Ginger S

Front Royal, Virginia

2610

Reviewed August 20, 2018

Beautiful Home

This home is so beautifully maintained and the grounds are gorgeous! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here and learned so much about the area and the families who lived here. It's location right on the river make it so nice to visit and so pretty.

Date of experience: April 2018

Thank Ginger S

Jjjjam

16072

Reviewed July 11, 2018

Lovely Place to Visit, Excellent Guide

There are many historic homes to visit in Virginia so one gets a little jaded sometimes with looking at 18th century restorations, but this place has some things that really add to its richness. First, the setting is lovely and you can wander the grounds...More

Date of experience: July 2018

2 Thank Jjjjam

Tom Z

Reviewed June 30, 2018 via mobile

Very good tour

Went to Kenmore house with seven 14 year old girls. Miriam was a great guide full of energy and really kept the girls interest. Got a good overview of life in 1770’s. Tour took about an hour. Not long, but good.

Date of experience: June 2018

1 Thank Tom Z

Becky H

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

178

Reviewed June 19, 2018

Well organized tour

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour - very interesting. Especially liked the first part where you can walk around and read about the exhibits in the surrounding building before the actual house tour begins.

Date of experience: April 2018

Thank Becky H

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