George Washington

Mount Vernon to Sell Whiskey Using Washington’s Original Recipe

Rye whiskey using George Washington’s own recipe will soon go on sale at the first president’s Mount Vernon estate in Virginia.

2013/03/26

U.S. President George Washington's personally annotated copy of the Acts of Congress. (Credit: Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Washington’s Constitution to Tour US Libraries

George Washington’s personal copy of the Constitution is going on tour to visit presidential libraries across the country.

2013/03/02

Washington’s Mount Vernon Home Free For Presidents Day

George Washington’s former home in Virginia is free to visitors on his birthday.

2013/02/18

Best Ways To Learn About Presidential And American History In Washington DC

As the nation’s capital Washington, D.C. has privileged access to the history of the American presidents. These national landmarks boast exclusive historical insight into the life and work of the presidents.

2013/02/18

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Items From George Washington’s Inauguration On View at Mount Vernon

eorge Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Virginia is displaying items from the first presidential inauguration ahead of President Barack Obama’s swearing-in.

2013/01/10

demonstration of the ocean-based 'Assassin's Creed 3' game is shown to the audience at the Sony press conference on the eve of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, California. (credit: David McNew/Getty Images)

George Washington, Ben Franklin Featured in New Violent Video Game

Assassin’s Creed III, one of the biggest game releases of the upcoming holiday season, is immersing players in the Revolutionary War, with key cameos from George Washington, Ben Franklin and other Founding Fathers.

2012/10/30

U.S. President George Washington's personally annotated copy of the Acts of Congress is displayed on the 225th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution during an unveiling ceremony September 17, 2012 in Mount Vernon, Virginia. The rare volume, which includes Washington's personal copy of the Constitution, broke world records for an American historical document when it was purchased earlier this summer for the price of $9.8 million. (credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

George Washington’s Copy of U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights on Display

After buying it at auction for nearly $10 million, George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate is displaying the Founding Father’s annotated copy of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

2012/09/17

Familiarize With Founders: Important Places To The People Who Built DC

This summer, enjoy DC’s rich history, culture and entertainment by walking in the shoes of the founding fathers with visits to the National Monument, Mt. Vernon, L’Enfant Plaza and Dupont and Logan Circles.

2012/08/13

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Best Lesser-Known Historical Sites In DC

While the city’s most popular destinations, like the Washington Monument or the Jefferson Memorial, attract thousands of visitors each year, DC is home lesser-known historical sites that are just as interesting.

2012/06/18

An autograph letter by Declaration of Independence signer, Button Gwinnett (pictured, background) is seen at Sotheby's auction house April 8, 2010 in New York. Sotheby's plans eight auctions over the course of a year from the large early-American documents collection of the James S. Copley library, including letters from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln as well as a printed copy of America's first census in 1790. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

George Washington’s 223-Year-Old Copies Of Constitution And Bill Of Rights To Be Auctioned

George Washington’s 223-year-old copies of the Constitution and Bill of Rights are expected to go for bids of $2 million to $3 million at auction later this month.

2012/06/12

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