For instance, Abraham Lincoln learned from a man, Edwin Stanton, who treated him poorly; that's harder to imagine today, ...

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Celebrations surrounding the 25th anniversary of the release of "Remember the Titans" warrant a look at the back story.

Thomas Downing — a freeman born to formerly enslaved people in Virginia — became one of the city’s wealthiest citizens as the ...

BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. - George Washington Carver Park, located on the shores of Lake Allatoona, holds a significant place in history. Built in 1950, it was the first state park in Georgia designated for ...

The reader highlights the historical significance of the Hermitage in Ho-Ho-Kus, where George Washington and his troops ...

Peale's majestic portrait of founding father George Washington has headed to Versailles for a state-of-the-art restoration.

The 18th-century painting by Charles Willson Peale had previously been the subject of mismanaged restoration attempts. Now, experts in Versailles are bringing it back in line with the artist's origina ...

The festivities for the annual Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) are well underway with several events already in the books.

Encourage children to love science by showing them the world in miniature with some of the best microscopes for kids — here are our favorite models. The best microscopes for kids allow children ...

Teaching your kids about financial responsibility at a young age helps build strong financial literacy that will benefit them throughout life. The earlier you start, the better positioned they ...