The names of people who were enslaved on George’s Washington’s Mount Vernon estate are inscribed on the walls of what was their home: Tom Nokes. Vina. Barbara. Their names are grouped together by ...

A new exhibit at President George Washington's estate in Mount Vernon will open to the public on Juneteenth, and it explores ...

Former California governor and “Terminator” star Arnold Schwarzenegger will give the marquee address at a naturalization ...

George Washington's return of power set the country on a unique path, one that rejected monarchs in favor of civilian rule ...

The exhibit shares the names and stories of people who Washington enslaved into various jobs across his farms.

From the beginning of the American experiment, one of its animating principles has been limited government overseen by ...

Military leaders and veterans gather at Mount Vernon to launch the Military 250 campaign, aiming to inspire 250,000 acts of service as part of Flag Day and the 250th anniversary of the US Army ...

Trump envies the military spectacle that France perfected, but his ghoulish celebration is the complete opposite.

Festivals celebrate blues, jazz, documentaries and the U.S. Army’s birthday; Pride events continue; and Shakespeare plays are ...

Among qualities George Washington’s contemporaries most liked about him was he was not eager for power, a contrast with so-called leaders of today.