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

Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of the presidency. By Remy Tumin George Washington was not a huge fan of celebrating his birthday.

George Washington Birthday Parade Time: 2-4 p.m. Where: Old Town Alexandria, Parade Route ...

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington ... the year after Washington became the nation's first president. Instead, Washington's inauguration was held in New York City.

That famous description of George Washington by his friend and fellow patriot Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee is probably still the best summation of the man who, over a hard but resolute ...

Here's everything to know about the Feb. 17 holiday, including what President's Day celebrates and which stores are open or ...

The website, George Washington's Mount Vernon, called the name "Presidents Day" a misnomer, noting Congress never officially renamed the celebration of Washington's birth, despite moving the date ...