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- EIN 54-0525507
- (540) 373-3381
- 1201 Washington Ave Fredericksbrg VA 22401 USA
- www.kenmore.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Commemorative Events, Education, Elementary & Secondary Schools, Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, History Museums, Literacy
Mission: The mission of the george washington foundation is to enhance the public understanding of the lives, values, and legacies of george washington, fielding and betty washington lewis and their family members, particularly in the broader context of the culture of the fredericksburg, virginia area.
Programs: The archaeology department is responsible for conducting archaeological excavations at ferry farm and kenmore. It also conducts historical research and studies the recovered material goods left behind by others including the washington family and their enslaved workers, native americans, participants in the battle of fredericksburg, and others. The research conducted by the department informs exhibits, the foundation's web page, publications, public talks and educational programming.
the education department provides educational programing for learners of all ages by offering daily tours for visitors to the properties, special tours for school groups, special events for the general public, lectures, and summer workshops for young children, high school and college students, families, and elder study members.
the curatorial department documents, researches, conserves and interprets the foundation's collections of 18th and 19th century objects and manuscripts, the most important of which is kenmore, the georgian house built by betty and fielding lewis in the 18th century. As such, the curatorial department is also responsible for any preservation-based maintenance, repair or restoration necessary at kenmore, including the monitoring of the interior environmental control systems. These responsibilities are carried out in consultation with the properties department.