Bourbon and Boxwood 2026

October 3, 2026 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Mary Washington House: 1200 Charles Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Get Directions

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Our Signature Event

Sponsorships that include tickets are available now—reserve your spot early! Individual tickets will go on sale in late August 2026. Sponsors are welcome to attend, gift their tickets to others, or waive them if they prefer.

Washington Heritage Museums is delighted to announce the eleventh annual Bourbon and Boxwood. We are proud to honor America’s historic 250th anniversary and we hope you will join us for this grand event!

Bourbon and Boxwood, the name, evokes George Washington’s success as a distiller and Mary Washington’s love of boxwood gardens. Bourbon and Boxwood, the event, is a beautiful garden party that brings together dedicated supporters from near and far, featuring live music, plentiful food and drinks, and a silent auction. Most importantly, this event is an outstanding way to financially support all five of WHM’s historic properties and their beneficial educational programs.


EVENT DETAILS

  • Celebrate America's semiquincentennial in the beautiful Mary Washington House gardens, amid festive tents and patriotic charm
  • Live music by Eagle Strings, a string quartet playing classical and patriotic melodies
  • Delicious bits and sips: heavy hors d-oeuvres brought to you by Dori Farrell Catering
  • Signature cocktails, mocktails, and full bar of alcoholic and non-alcoholic offerings
  • Curated bourbon tastings for enthusiasts and casual guests alike
  • Silent auction full of intriguing packages and experiences, perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself
  • Reserved seating for top sponsors - more tables and seats for all guests
  • Private, pre-event Cocktail Hour for our top sponsors
  • Preview of new exhibit at the Mary Washington House
  • A special toast as we raise a glass to our nation’s 250th!
  • Photo opportunity with oversized reproduction 1776 flag
  • ADA restrooms
  • Accessible parking by reservation—call 540-373-5630 to reserve
  • General parking on street or nearby at Jerrell Properties, 1300 Princess Anne Street
  • What to wear? Evening garden party attire - a blend of elegance and comfort suitable for an outdoor setting.

JOIN OUR GROWING LIST OF SPONSORS

Washington Heritage Museums is truly grateful to all donors and sponsors. Individual generosity and corporate partnerships are crucial to the success of WHM, including the preservation of these historic building museums, educational programs, and ongoing research into the lives that shaped this great nation. WHM does not receive ongoing city, state, or federal funds. WHM is entirely funded through donations, sponsorships, grants, memberships, and museum admissions.

Choose to show your support for this community and these museums through your Bourbon and Boxwood sponsorship. Want early access? View the 2026 Sponsorship Packet and Sponsorship Form.



Need additional information?

Contact us at info@WashingtonHeritageMuseums.org

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A big thank you to our sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor
Anonymous
Gold Sponsor
Gwen Beck
Silver Sponsor
Lewis Insurance Associates
Trahos Dental
Mary Wynn & Charles G. McDaniel
Mary Jane O'Neill
Tricia & Thom Smelter
1890 Club Sponsor
Black Knight Technology
Window World
Brig. Gen. Jack Apperson
Anne Beals
Gail & Harrison Braxton
Jeanette Cadwallender
Lucy Harman
Andrea Meleski
Larry & Jan Toperoff
Brass Sponsor
Connemara Corporation
Habalis Construction
International Auto Specialist
Jan & Bjorn Bieneck
Pam & Robert Diggs
Dr. Basil Doumas
Emily & Bill Freehling
John & Linda Janney
Tommy & Kim Mitchell
Michael O'Malley
Pewter Sponsor
Access Eye
Bishop, Farmer & Co., LLP
Cafaro Foundation & Spotsylvania Towne Centre
Collage Spa
ECS - Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Nationals Foundation
Germanna Community College
Halsey Home Corp
Hilldrup Properties, Inc.
LibertyTown Arts Workshop
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg
SimVentions
University of Mary Washington
Patti Bricken & Felix Fraraccio
Sophia & Kostas Constantine
Kaye D'Alessandro
Mary Katherine Greenlaw
John Urban & Valerie Keane
Anne & Carl Little
Rosemarie & John McKeown
Kay McKinney
June Newton
Michelle Newton-Francis
Anne Stuart
Clint & Dianne Van Zandt
Betsy Jean Yakes
Star Spangled Sponsor
Meadows Farms
The Lester Group
Wegmans
Casey Place Hu
Catherine Wack
Event Friends
Law Offices of Victoria Stoner PLLC
LIFT Fitness Foundation
Silent Auction Donors
Benny Vitali's
Cool Cat Cupcakes
Forest Avenue Consulting
Fredericksburg Visitor Center
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
Orofino
Phosphene Studio
Print Jazz
Stratford Hall Historic Preserve
The George Washington Hotel
The Publisher Hotel
Visit Alexandria
Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society
Kate Haulman
Lennie Mears
Michelle Newton-Francis
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