In 1837, the tone was more unorthodox when President Jackson opened the doors of the executive mansion on Washington’s birthday for citizens to enjoy an enormous cheese weighing nearly 1,400 pounds.

He died on April 15, 1865, shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending a play at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. Wednesday marks what would have been his 216th birthday. President Abraham Lincoln ...

Here's everything to know about President's Day 2025, including when it is, why it is celebrated and what is open or closed on the federal holiday. Although Washington's birthday is on Feb. 22, the ...

The Kansas City Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will have its Washington Birthday Celebration luncheon Saturday at the Hilton Garden Inn in… ...

If passed, House Bill 1446 would rename Presidents Day to George Washington’s Birthday. Originally established in honor of the first president, the holiday’s meaning has evolved into a ...

Presidents Day is almost here. Here's what you need to know about the holiday, what's open or closed and whether you can ...

Presidents Day falls on Feb. 17 this year. Here's what to know about what's open and closed in Wisconsin on the federal holiday.