George Washington is perhaps the most recognizable figure in American history, yet he often feels more like a marble statue or a face on a dollar bill than a flesh-and-blood man. We see his name on ...

To mark President's Day and the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, historian Ken Bridges explores the life of George ...

Meditations and Contemplations -- Every Boy His Own Teacher -- Exemplars -- Travel Writing -- The Journal of Major George Washington -- A Memorial Containing a Summary View of Facts -- Home and Garden ...

Curators at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate sought out rare 18th-century wallpaper for an ongoing restoration project. The wallpaper was found at the Old York Historical Society in Maine, ...