The former California governor is the latest to recognize that the most remarkable thing about the first president was not ...

History buffs and nature lovers alike will find plenty to pique the senses on this scenic hiking trails that stretches from ...

The Mansion Revitalization Project at George Washington’s Mount Vernon was a massive and privately funded $40 million project ...

From day to night and Beyoncé to parades, here’s what to do for the Fourth of July on the National Mall and beyond.

Step into the past with historic homes lovingly preserved in original detail, offering glimpses of timeless architecture and ...

The following report is part of a Verite News series: "Devil's Bargain: How the slave trade built and sustained New Orleans" ...

For many farmhands over the last two centuries, as they cleaved the earth with an old plow, a trusty (or stubborn) mule guided his path over the field. Some of ...

After your meal, the front porch offers a perfect digestion station. Watch the sunset with a satisfied stomach and new ...

George Washington’s Mount Vernon has unveiled a new permanent exhibit, “Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon.” ...

Helping the Potomac River Heal Research by George Mason University scientists at the Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center supports the Potomac River.

Potomac — 12,000 Years ago, Potomac was initially settled by Paleo-Indians, based on evidence of habitation along the Potomac River. 1700s ...