George Washington spent much of his childhood at Ferry Farm; after Walmart bought the Virginia property in 1996, locals raised $2.2 million to save it and donated it to a nonprofit foundation
- George Washington’s childhood home at Ferry Farm in Virginia was nearly replaced by a Walmart Supercenter.
- Thirty years ago, the historic site of George Washington’s childhood home in Virginia came close to being transformed into a Walmart Supercenter, until local residents rallied to save the property.
- Known as Ferry Farm, the site was purchased by the retail giant in 1996 for a proposed development, prompting concerns among community members about the loss of an important piece of American history.
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- George Washington’s childhood home at Ferry Farm in Virginia was nearly replaced by a Walmart Supercenter.
- Thirty years ago, the historic site of George Washington’s childhood home in Virginia came close to being transformed into a Walmart Supercenter, until local residents rallied to save the property.
- Known as Ferry Farm, the site was purchased by the retail giant in 1996 for a proposed development, prompting concerns among community members about the loss of an important piece of American history.
Sources: Times of India