George Washington announced his permanent retreat from the world 220 years ago today. His “Farewell Address,” first drafted by Madison and later amended and expanded by Hamilton, was printed ...

Located on the Rappahanock River, Washington would spend most of his childhood there. George was only 11 years old when his father died. Upon his father’s death, the plantation and all its holdings ...

In the nearly 225 years since the death of George Washington, the historic home has seen many seasons and many incarnations, ...

Feb. 22, 1732 George Washington is born in a modest house at ... who died in 1752. Following the death of his sister-in-law, Washington officially inherited Mount Vernon in 1761.

The most recent national day of mourning before Thursday occurred on Dec. 5, 2018, following the death of George H.W. Bush. While many businesses and facilities will remain open as usual throughout ...