This was the home of Colonel Fielding Lewis and his wife, Betty Washington Lewis, only sister of George Washington. Built in the early 1770s, this Colonial home, furnished with period antiques, is an example of a Tidewater mid-Georgian manor house. The home is especially noted for the elaborate, decorative plasterwork on its ceilings and over its fireplaces. The house was used as a hospital during the Civil War years. The grounds include a Colonial kitchen and the Wilderness Walk. Open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm, March-December; Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday noon-4pm, rest of the year.
Location:
1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg Virginia 22401
Telephone
540-373-3381
Other History nearby:
(Fredericksburg) 'Stonewall' Jackson Shrine
(Waldorf) Afro-American Heritage Museum
(Falmouth) Belmont - Melchers Estate & Memorial Gallery
(Alexandria) Carlyle House
(Lexington Park) Cecil's Old Mill
(Fredericksburg) Chatham
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02/21 Coming to The Fredericksburg area
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival West Friendship MD May4-5 A fun-filled weekend of live animals, crafts and supplies, entertainment and more.
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