Rising Sun Tavern
Built by Charles Washington around 1760 as his home, this frame building became a tavern in 1792, operating in the bustling town of Fredericksburg.
The Tap Room features a reconstructed bar cage and fine collection of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century English and American pewter. Another spacious room provided a space for meetings and private dinners by patrons of the tavern.
"Tavern Wenches" provide visitors with a lively interpretation of eighteenth-century tavern life. The tavern is filled with period furnishings and stories of early life in Fredericksburg.
Preservation Virginia acquired Rising Sun Tavern in 1907. A complete restoration took place in the 1930s. Much of the woodwork in the tavern is original.
Visitor Information
Hours
| March 1 - October 31: | Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm Sunday: 12pm - 4pm |
| November - February: | Monday - Saturday: 11am - 4pm Sunday: 12pm - 4pm |
| Extended Hours: | November 25, 26, & December 26 - 30: 10am - 4pm and by appointment |
| Site Closed: | Thanksgiving Day, December 24, 25, 31, and January 1 |
Admission
| Preservation Virginia Members: | Free (Become a Member) |
| Adults: | $5 |
| Children 6 - 18: | $2 |
| Children Under 6: | Free |
Contact
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800-678-4748 or 540-373-1776
