The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women ...

Museums and historic sites will mark the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with exhibits, live music, immersive events and massive bison.

Curt Radabaugh has brought his enduring love of history to life through his faithful rendition of George Washington, the revered Revolutionary War general and first president of the ...

As part of Women's History Month and America's 250th birthday celebrations, history keepers and storytellers honored at George Washington's Mount Vernon.

It was September 2021. When I served on the Milford Board of Education in my Connecticut hometown, the superintendent presented an instructional slideshow highlighting over-the-summer teacher-student ...

Maeve O’Neil, a 19-year-old freshman at George Washington University, knew she was sick — but had no idea just how dire it ...

The United States Coast Guard has been around since President George Washington signed the Tariff Act in 1790. In the nearly ...

As part of Women's History Month coverage, we honor three Austin leaders who died recently: Bernadette Phifer, Emma Lou Linn and Retta Kelley Van Auken.

What William Grimes wanted John Quincy Adams to know about freedom on the 50th anniversary of the country’s founding ...

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music and dancing, nerd out at Awesome Con, or feast on discounted pizza on Pi Day.

The primary obligation of any government, the Declaration of Independence tells us in its famous second paragraph, is the “safety and happiness” of its citizens. The necessity of securing safety is ...

The National Service Animals Monument will host “Bonds of Service: A National Tribute,” to honor service animals and their handlers.