As a young officer in the French and Indian War, Washington was involved in a devastating friendly fire incident. Military ...

Harry's determination to be free suggests that not all of the slaves found Washington to be the benevolent master whom historians have depicted.

The former California governor is the latest to recognize that the most remarkable thing about the first president was not ...

Washington’s crossing A look at Gen. George Washington’s Christmas crossing of the Delaware River and the art that it inspired. High stakes in the war It was the winter of 1776.

Honor our first president—and celebrate Presidents Day—with these famous and inspirational George Washington quotes.

For a gorgeous display of never ending fields of tulips, head to this city in Washington with a tulip festival and a charming and walkable riverfront park.

The small town of Washington, North Carolina, has a James Beard-nominated restaurant, charming boutique inns, and lots of ...

The Bergen County Historical Society is planning a new museum at the site of one of Gen. George Washington’s most important ...

George Washington crosses the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War in 1776.

Two Rivers' Washington House Museum to celebrate George Washington's birthday Feb. 15-16 Two Rivers Historical Society will host the annual fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 15-16.

This Sunday, thousands of people will gather to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River. The Continental Army’s advance across the river into New ...

A medical examiner will confirm the identity of a body found in the Columbia River in Washington, police said. Swimmers discovered a body in a river that may be a missing man, Washington police said.