History Knox Mark Sebastian Jordan authors a column each Saturday reflecting on the community's history. MOUNT VERNON — Long-time History Knox reader Scott Brenneman was struck by a memory when he saw ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — One person was rescued from the Potomac River on Friday, officials said. Officials with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) said a Swift ...

A Mount Vernon commission voted for a November referendum on replacing its strong mayor system with a city manager and having a professional comptroller.

The war came dangerously close in April 1781, when British warships anchored in the Potomac off Mount Vernon’s shores. Martha often joined her husband at winter encampments like Valley Forge, but ...

DC's $819M Potomac River Tunnel breaks ground with dual TBMs DC Water breaks ground on a 5.5-mile tunnel under D.C. to capture sewage overflows, aiming to cut Potomac River pollution by 93% by 2030.

What says “historical tour” quite like The Mount Vernon Estate? George and Martha Washington’s expansive home and favorite ...