Garden Club of Virginia 17
Places of Interest (Cont.)
Mary Washington Monument
1500 Washington Ave
Mary Washington was buried here in 1789. In
the early 19th century, the Gordon family, who
gave Kenmore its name, established their family
burial ground here as well. In 1833, President
Andrew Jackson dedicated the first monument to the
“Mother of Washington.” That monument, never
completed, lay derelict and in pieces for almost 60
years. It was removed in 1893 when the cornerstone
for the present monument was laid. Dedicated by
President Grover Cleveland in 1894. The Garden
Club of Virginia first planted the grounds in 1938
and recently renovated the monument and grounds.
kenmore.org/genealogy/washington/monument.html
Belmont, Gari Melchers Home &
Studio
224 Washington St., Falmouth
A National Historic Landmark, Belmont crowns
a hill overlooking the falls of the Rappahannock
River. The white frame house, dated around 1800,
was the home of the renowned American artist
Gari Melchers and his wife Corinne. Mrs. Melchers
became a member-at-large of The Garden Club of
Virginia in 1931 and was a founding member of
The Rappahannock Valley Garden Club. She was
involved in the restoration of the grounds at Kenmore
and the gardens at Stratford Hall. In 1993, the GCV
returned the favor and restored Mrs. Melchers’
garden with proceeds from Historic Garden Week.
Admission fee.
(540) 654-1015
garimelchers.umw.edu
Admission fee.
/monument.html
/garimelchers.umw.edu