Here's everything to know about the Feb. 17 holiday, including what President's Day celebrates and which stores are open or ...

That famous description of George Washington by his friend and fellow patriot Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee is probably still the best summation of the man who, over a hard but resolute ...

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 ...

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington ... the year after Washington became the nation's first president. Instead, Washington's inauguration was held in New York City.

George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first ...

The website, George Washington's Mount Vernon, called the name "Presidents Day" a misnomer, noting Congress never officially renamed the celebration of Washington's birth, despite moving the date ...

The first presidential inauguration of George Washington was a very exciting day in New York City. "George Washington was staying at his home in New York City called the Franklin House and he was ...