In the deep of a cold night almost 250 years ago, a handful of soldiers waited for their turn to cross a river and head toward their enemy in hopes of surprising them on Christmas. Most had less than ...

For most people when you say the name George Washington, a presidential figure comes to mind. But in Centralia, Washington, that name belongs to a different founding father. Lifelong resident Carrie ...

Would you pay $1,250 to be the proud owner of George Washington's original daily prayer book? How about his Last Will and Testament? Would that be worth $1,400 to you? There are also Washington ...

Washington Portrait to be Featured in Exhibit Commemorating 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. (Copyright 2025 by Washington and Lee University ...

The Landsdowne portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; acquired as a gift to the nation through the generosity of the Donald W. Reynolds ...

Read the 7 most inspiring and famous quotes by George Washington that teach valuable life lessons. Also, learn the meaning of these famous George Washington quotes, Who was he and interesting facts ...

Two weeks after George Washington’s death in December 1799, the American statesman Gouverneur Morris rose before a rapt crowd of mourners in New York and declared of the late first president: ...

Believe it or not, there are two places in New York City where you can find physical remnants of the first President of the United States. George Washington’s teeth are prized artifacts at Fraunces ...