In 1779, the American artist Charles Willson Peale painted a portrait of George Washington, depicting the president after an American victory over the British at the 1777 Battle of Princeton.

White House Historical Association Chief Education Officer Matthew Costello talked about the Constitutional foundations of the American presidency.

Lafayette arrived by boat to cannon and musket fire. He might have been the most famous person in America. Beaufort is recreate this historic ...

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 ...