The checks and balances the nation's founders established to guard against a monarchical president with a standing army are ...

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

Recession fears mount as Fed says more rate cuts could follow hiring slowdown Maddow Blog | Trump struggles to explain why a ...

George Washington’s Mount Vernon, PBS and WETA are hosting a free outdoor screening of highlights from the documentary series ...

Mount Vernon is 21 miles from my home. Lately I can almost feel the tremors from the nation’s general-turned-first-president spinning in his grave there.

Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just looking for a fun and active Saturday morning, there’s something for everyone at the Tour de Mount Vernon. Grab your helmet, fill up your water bottle and ...

Thousands of African Americans fought for the British—then fled the United States to avoid a return to enslavement.

The President's House in Philadelphia educates visitors about Washington's ties to slavery and is a memorial to the people ...

President Donald Trump told attendees at the American Cornerstone Institute’s Founders Dinner that George Washington “would have voted” for him. Addressing the crowd dining at Washington’s own Mount ...

Mount Vernon, Va (7News) — What happens when culinary curiosity meets historical preservation? You get a rich, aromatic chocolate pudding recipe that dates to 1764 — and a delicious journey into early ...