Charles Washington’s Happy Retreat is the 1780 home of Charles Washington, founder of Charles Town and youngest brother of George Washington. The Friends of Happy Retreat is a private non-profit 501(c)3 organization working to purchase, restore, develop, and operate the historic Happy Retreat for public enjoyment and education, for encouragement of area economic development through heritage tourism, and for the enrichment of community life through programs in the arts, culture, and history.
For updates on Charles Washington’s Happy Retreat, please visit The Project page!
Or you may send your donation by check made payable to “Friends of Happy Retreat” to:
Treasurer
Friends of Happy Retreat
Charles Washington’s Happy Retreat
P.O. Box 1427
Charles Town, West Virginia 25414
Thank you!
In tribute to
William G. Gavin 1924 – 2010It is with deep regret that we bring you news of the death of William Gavin, who owned Happy Retreat with his wife, Mary. Bill Gavin died of a heart attack at his home on February 8, 2010. He was 85. We are grateful for the Gavin family’s support of the Friends of Happy Retreat’s efforts to realize Bill’s vision to make Happy Retreat a community resource for future generations.
The Washington Family Homes Tour
Saturday, September 15, 2012
10 AM - 5 PM
