Discover how former U.S. presidents have spent their years after leaving the White House, from founding universities to leading humanitarian efforts and finding new personal passions.

As the first President of the United States, George Washington led a pretty exciting life. Along the way, he drank an ...

Thompson, a research specialist at Mt. Vernon, studies the domestic life, foodways, and religious practices of the residents of George Washington's plantation, with a special interest in the slave ...

Washington was now tired and wanted only a quiet life, but his peers knew that his leadership and ... Challenges Upon his inauguration as the first president on April 30, 1789, George Washington ...

President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20 will mark the 60th presidential swearing-in ceremony in United ...

George was the eldest son of Augustine ... Situated on the broad Potomac, Mount Vernon was one of the great loves of Washington’s life. The Active FreemasonIn 1752, at age 20, Washington ...

George Washington was the son of Augustine Washington (1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington (1708-1789). The Washington family moved to Ferry Farm Plantation in 1738. Located on the ...

Rarely on display because it is so fragile, Mount Vernon is hosting a special public viewing of President George Washington’s historic inaugural coat.

George Washington’s quotes continue to inspire us with timeless lessons about character, life and governance. Whether you’re looking for motivation or simply want to learn more about his ...

With the latest presidential inauguration set to take place in Washington on Monday, Eyewitness News takes a look at where the first one took place: the heart of New York City, more than two centuries ...

Decades before it was Dr. King’s dream, a Four State native preached a message of love and understanding between people of ...