Thompson, a research specialist at Mt. Vernon, studies the domestic life, foodways, and religious practices of the residents of George Washington's plantation, with a special interest in the slave ...

George was the eldest son of Augustine ... Situated on the broad Potomac, Mount Vernon was one of the great loves of Washington’s life. The Active FreemasonIn 1752, at age 20, Washington ...

Washington was now tired and wanted only a quiet life, but his peers knew that his leadership and ... Challenges Upon his inauguration as the first president on April 30, 1789, George Washington ...

As the first President of the United States, George Washington led a pretty exciting life. Along the way, he drank an ...

George Washington’s quotes continue to inspire us with timeless lessons about character, life and governance. Whether you’re looking for motivation or simply want to learn more about his ...

Using historical prints and engravings this DVD looks at the life of George Washington tracing his early years military career family life presidency and retirement ...

In 1896 Booker T. Washington heard about George Washington Carver and recruited him to come to Tuskegee. There Carver spent his life teaching, researching, becoming a world renowned innovator ...

Inside it, National Park Ranger Ryan Ventura says is the actual stone where George Washington stood to take the oath of office to become president of the United States back on April 30 ...