 George
Washington's Office Museum
During the construction of Fort Loudoun,
George Washington used a small log
building as a military office from
September 1755 to December 1756.
Washington planned and supervised the
construction of Fort Loudoun, even
bringing in his own blacksmiths from
Mount Vernon. The fort was built to
encompass one-half acre, and was adorned
with fourteen cannons and four bastions.
 George Washington found his military and
political career in Winchester during
his early adult life. At age sixteen,
Washington began what he thought was his
life’s profession, surveying land. Due
to his success, Washington was later
able to purchase a number of acres
across Frederick County in addition to a
lot in the town. Washington served as a
Burgess from Frederick County from
1758-1765 and was later the commander of
the Virginia Regiment during the French
and Indian War. George Washington’s
office was the Winchester headquarters
during the construction of
Fort Loudoun.
In 2004, the Winchester-Frederick County
Historical Society dedicated a statue of
the young surveyor George Washington,
which has been mounted next to the
Office Museum. George Washington’s
Office Museum is open from April 1
though the end of October. This
Winchester Museum is
open seven days a week. Please call for
additional information about this
popular Winchester Museum.
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George Washington’s
Office Museum
// Corner of
Braddock & Cork Streets
// Downtown
Winchester, VA //
540.662.4412 |
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If you have any questions or would like
more information, please call us at
540.955.0730 or send an email to
paul@paulloveless.com.
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