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News Conference - July 2nd, 2008

George Washington's Boyhood Home Found!
On Wednesday, July 2, 2008, the George Washington Foundation (GWF) announced that they have pinpointed the long-sought archaeological site of George Washington's Boyhood Home, Ferry Farm in Stafford, Virginia.  Governor Tim Kaine made the announcement to the media at 2:00pm at a National Press Conference.  Please see below for pictures of dignitaries and guests that attended this special event, and links to national media coverage that occured as a result. 

     

   

   

      

  

Renderings of George Washington's Boyhood Home

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