On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington ... an important day in American tradition. But the event looks much different than it did back then. Perhaps the most notable difference between ...

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 ...

That famous description of George Washington ... French and Indian War, Washington is appointed as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army that was created the day before.

With Sunday the weekly day off for everyone except possibly ... certain aspects of their lives than the average modern visitor to George Washington's home might suspect. In their time off from ...

Mark your calendar: Presidents Day falls on Feb. 17 this year, and though it’s a few days earlier than George Washington’s birthday, it also commemorates the birth of America’s first president.

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued to be an ...