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

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

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.

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 ...

George Washington was the son of Augustine Washington (1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington (1708-1789). The Washington family moved to Ferry Farm Plantation in 1738. Located on the ...

The first presidential inauguration of George Washington was a very exciting day in New York City. "George Washington was staying at his home in New York City called the Franklin House and he was ...