As we celebrate Presidents Day, we struggle to remember who George Washington was. That kind of national amnesia isn’t ...

After taking measurements of the 200-year-old suit, Philip De Paola assembled a mock-up, or toile, in muslin and then ...

Democrats sponsoring the bill to remove Washington’s image from the state flag say he has “limited historical connection to ...

Our nation’s first president was also a farmer and he believed in being a good steward in a different era, Dave Bergmeier writes.

Washington was a man for the ages. Born a Virginia aristocrat, he carefully cultivated his virtues — self-control, moderation ...

George Washington" highlights the significant impact of George Washington on American history and culture. It explores his legacy through various symbols and places named after him, such as streets, ...

The statue was unveiled Thursday to spark "early interest" in the United States' upcoming 250th anniversary of independence ...

If passed, House Bill 1446 would rename Presidents Day to George Washington’s Birthday. Originally established in honor of the first president, the holiday’s meaning has evolved into a ...

Museum leaders are working to connect people today to the events of 1776. They’re confident they can, and will.

George Washington's birthday ... with big savings on TVs and mattresses than the life of America's first president. Are government offices open on Presidents Day? With nonessential federal ...

What will a thin-skinned showman do with an institution central to Washington’s cultural life? One expectation is more ...

The slogan may be "Virginia Is For Lovers", but we say Virginia is for families! There are so many amazing things to do in ...