Your support keeps the Mary Washington Monument a place of learning and inspiration for generations to come.
Join the legacy—help preserve the Mary Washington Monument and build a more inspiring, accessible tribute to the woman who shaped a nation.
Mary Ball Washington: A Legacy of Strength and Influence
Mary Ball Washington was a remarkable woman whose resilience and character helped shape the life of her son, George Washington. Her story, marked by courage, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion, resonates across generations.
Orphaned at a young age, widowed by thirty-five, and left to raise five children on her own, Mary faced life’s hardships with resolute strength. She managed the family’s lands, safeguarded her children’s inheritance, and never remarried—a decision atypical for her time, and extraordinary in its implications. Her steadfast guidance and moral compass left a lasting imprint on George Washington, who often credited her with instilling the values that defined his leadership and integrity.
In early 2023, the City of Fredericksburg entrusted the care of the Mary Washington Monument property to Washington Heritage Museums, a powerful gesture recognizing the importance of preserving her legacy.
Now, we invite you to be part of that legacy.
Join Washington Heritage Museums in revitalizing the Mary Washington Monument.
Your support—whether through a donation or volunteerism—helps ensure this historic site continues to inspire future generations.
Every gift matters. Together, we preserve history.
Obelisk Society gifts of $130,000 or higher
Cornerstone Stewards gifts of $100,000 to $129,999
Mary Ball Washington Circle gifts of $50,000 to $99,999
Preservation Pioneers gifts of $25,000 to $49,999
Revolutionary Partners gifts of $10,000 to $24,999
Meditation Rock Guardians gifts of $5,000 to $9,999
Patriot Club gifts of $1,000 to $4,999
Supporter gifts up to $999
Need additional information? Please download an informational packet here.
Additional ways to donate:
By check: Please mail checks payable to Washington Heritage Museums, 1300 Charles St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401, and include "Monument Fund" in the memo line.
By phone: We will gladly accept your credit card payment over the phone. Please call 540-373-5630, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
More ways to donate: If you’d like to make your donation through a gift of appreciated stock, a required minimum distribution, or a donor-advised fund, please contact Anne Darron, Executive Director. Additionally, if you plan to support WHM through your estate planning, we’d be grateful to hear from you.
The grounds remain open as we continue to fundraise to improve the property. You are invited to visit from dawn to dusk at 1500 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Questions? Please call 540-373-5630 or from 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, or email us at support@WashingtonHeritageMuseums.org
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