St. James' House 2025 Fall Opening, October 6 to 11, 1 - 4 p.m. daily
October 6, 2025 @ 1:00PM — October 11, 2025 @ 4:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
St. James' House: 1300 Charles St Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Get Directions
Twice a year, the doors open—step into something quaint and unforgettable. Ticket sales open October 1, 2025.
Explore the beautiful home and garden of one of Fredericksburg's early attorneys, James Mercer. Mercer was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, the first judge of the General Court in Fredericksburg, and the attorney who drew up the will of Mary Washington. He built the house on land once owned by Fielding Lewis, brother-in-law of George Washington. The house is particularly noted for its fine collection of antique furniture and decorative arts. These artifacts were acquired by Daniel Breslin and William Tolerton, who lovingly restored St. James’ in the mid-1960s and eventually gave it to Preservation Virginia. Washington Heritage Museums received the property and its collections by deed of gift in 2012.
- Tickets purchased online may be redeemed any day during the opening, October 6 - 11, 2025. The house will be open 1:00 - 4:00 pm daily.
- If you wish to purchase your ticket in cash, you may do so upon arrival.
- WHM members tour free! Present your current WHM member card with you to receive free admission for yourself and up to three additional household members.
- Need to replace your member card? Please call or email our office.
- If you hold a current Heritage Pass, you will receive discounted admission when buying your ticket in person!
- For scheduling groups of 6 or more, please contact our office at least two weeks prior to your preferred tour date.
- Should you wish to contribute to the ongoing preservation of this site, please click "Support us with a donation" at checkout. All donations will be gratefully received.
Info@WashingtonHeritageMuseums.org | 540-373-5630
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