Built in 1775 for Betty Washington Lewis, the only sister of George Washington to survive to adulthood, and her husband Colonel Fielding Lewis, Historic Kenmore stands as a pristine example of Georgian style architecture. Its interior boasts some of the finest colonial‑era plaster ceilings in America, including a chamber room depicting Apollo and a dining‑room overmantel illustrating Aesop’s fables. Visitors can explore the elegant brick manor and landscaped grounds, with regular tour details, group tours, and comprehensive visitor information available on site. Designated a National Historic Landmark, the estate also reflects the Fredericksburg Gun Manufactory’s contribution to the American Revolution.
Fredericksburg’s Georgian Gem
Completed in 1775, the brick mansion stands at 1201 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA. Set within the Washington Avenue Historic District, the estate exemplifiesGeorgian stylearchitecture and anchors a story of colonial ambition and wartime sacrifice.
The house was built forBetty Washington Lewis, the only sister ofGeorge Washingtonwho lived to adulthood, and her husbandFielding Lewis, a prosperous merchant and revolutionary pat...
