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Most people associate George Washington with cherry trees. Supposedly, a young George Washington confessed to his dad that he ...
Three local groups, including the Washington Commanders, will receive military honors for their support of service members in ...
The Destruction of the Bastille,” an ink-wash drawing created just weeks after the Bastille fell during the French Revolution, will be on display at George Washington’s Mount Vernon for three ...
Arnold Schwarzenegger, former California governor and actor, was the keynoe speaker at a naturalization ceremony at Mount Vernon on July 4.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, former California governor and actor, was the keynoe speaker at a naturalization ceremony at Mount Vernon on July 4.
The park is home to the Liberty Bell and other historic landmarks, including the President’s House memorial commemorating the ...
Phase I of the multi-phased project at George Washington’s Mount Vernon is finishing up this month but this is only a small step in the four-phased revitalization project that is scheduled to be ...
Our area is home to some of the most scenic and historic spots in the region, from George Washington’s Mount Vernon and Gunston Hall to River Farm and the National Museum of the U.S. Army ...
George Washington's Mount Vernon has unveiled a new permanent exhibit, "Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon." This exhibit, opened on Juneteenth, explores the lives of the 317 enslaved ...
The U.S. naturalization ceremony at George Washington’s historic Mount Vernon estate included remarks by Arnold Schwarzenegger ...
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers keynote remarks to new citizens on Independence Day at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo ...