Less than a year after Nelly's wedding, the death of George Washington had a tremendous effect on the personal lives of virtually every slave at Mount Vernon. He died on 14 December 1799 after a ...

In the nearly 225 years since the death of George Washington, the historic home has seen many seasons and many incarnations, from dilapidated to prosperous. Thanks to a dedicated team of women ...

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 ...

President Donald Trump has issued a “full and unconditional pardon” to Washington ... death of 20-year-old Karon Hylton-Brown, a case that drew protests on the heels of the murder of George ...

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 ...

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.

WASHINGTON — Past and ... over the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2017, George H.W. Bush missed Trump's inauguration due to his age and health. After Carter's death, current President Joe Biden now ...