When the Continental Army formed 250 years ago at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, George Washington was appointed its commander-in-chief and major general. During the winter of 1779–1780, ...

When Mary Ball Washington died in August 1789, her eldest child, George Washington, was a few months into his first term as ...

The exemplar brigadiers mostly stand out for their battlefield elan and resilience, while the major generals represent the ...

MT. VERNON, Va. (7News) — The Virginia Department of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) honored the Washington Commanders, Boeing, and George Washington’s Mt. Vernon estate during a ...

Lesson plan using artifacts and a historical letter to discuss George Washington's leadership during the War of Independence and the qualities of great leaders. Includes background information, ...

Newsweek Columnist, Vice President of Content at Salem Media Group and host of "Our American Stories" In a small town 60 miles north of New York City, General George Washington saved the American ...

The George Washington Sculpture Committee is moving forward with plans for a new statue in Washington County. The committee presented its progress to the Washington County Commissioners on July 15, ...