On the 250th anniversary of George Washington's leaving Mount Vernon to attend the Second Continental Congress, George Washington's Mount Vernon president & CEO Douglas Bradburn spoke about what can ...

Few names have had such a profound impact on American history as George Washington’s. The foundation of the country’s founding story is Washington’s legacy as the first President of the United States.

Saturday is the 250th anniversary of King George III Proclamation of Rebellion declaring the 13 colonies traitors to the ...

The Continental Army, created in June of 1775, had warily welcomed its new leader, George Washington, without much fuss. A ...

For years, internet users have shared a quote attributed to George Washington, the first president of the United States, reading: "If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may ...

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers keynote remarks to new citizens on Independence Day at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo ...