George Washington's historic home, Mount Vernon, will remain open during the shutdown, with deals available for furloughed ...

July 4, 2026, may still be two years away, but museums, monuments, institutions, and historic sites throughout the region are already prepping for what’s expected to be a big moment for ...

A new exhibit at President George Washington's estate in Mount Vernon will open to the public on Thursday. It explores the lives of the 317 enslaved people who resided and worked at George ...

Mount Vernon, Va. — George Washington never did cut down the cherry tree, despite the famous story to the contrary, but he did pack away quite a few bottles of the fruit at his Mount Vernon home.

Archaeologists at George Washington’s Mount Vernon have discovered dozens of glass jars filled with fruit preserves in the cellar of the historic Northern Virginia home that “likely haven’t seen the ...

George Brown / Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association Archeologists at George Washington’s historic Virginia home have unearthed more than two dozen bottles of cherries and berries dating back to the 18th ...

MOUNT VERNON, Va. (DC News Now) — “America’s First Action Hero. Love, Arnold.” That was the message on the wreath that Arnold Schwarzenegger placed at the tomb of George Washington on July 4 when the ...

George Washington’s 1789 inauguration suit coat is now on display at Mount Vernon. Our first President was intentional with his details: the domestically produced wool suit was meant to promote ...

President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss weapons aid in the war with Russia. by Good Morning Washington TOPICS: Mount Vernon, Va (7News) — What happens when ...

It’s associated with a major myth about the first president. Most people associate George Washington with cherry trees. Supposedly, a young George Washington confessed to his dad that he had damaged a ...