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The Rising Sun Tavern. 252 reviews. #3 of 115 things to do in Fredericksburg. Historic SitesHistory Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Write a review. About. While not serving food or drink since 1827, the Rising Sun Tavern Museum provides a lively interpretation of late 18th-century Tavern life.
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Rising Sun Tavern (Fredericksburg, Virginia) Coordinates: 38°18′24″N 77°27′42″W. The Rising Sun Tavern is a historic building in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was built in about 1760 as a home by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George Washington, and became a tavern in 1792. History.
Rising Sun Tavern Museum, Fredericksburg, Virginia. 2,293 likes · 6 talking about this · 904 were here. We are an authentic historical tavern and former home of Charles Washington offering guided tours
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It operated for 35 years as a stopover for travelers in the bustling port town of Fredericksburg. Preservation Virginia acquired the Rising Sun Tavern in 1907 and completed a series of restorations including the front porch. Much of the beautiful woodwork in the tavern is original.
Jul 26, 2022 · Constructed in 1761 by Charles Washington, the youngest brother of George Washington, this historic home was occupied by the Washington family until approximately 1780. It changed hands twice in ...
- Significance: Built by George Washington's younger brother Charles around 1760 as his home, this frame building became a tavern in 1792, operating as a stopover for travelers in the bustling town of Fredericksburg. Preservation Virginia acquired Rising Sun Tavern in 1907.
(540) 371-1494. Send an email. Visit website. 1304 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401. The Rising Sun Tavern provides a lively interpretation of colonial tavern life and was once the home of Washington's youngest brother, Charles.
