For a limited time, George Washington’s inaugural coat, which distanced his office from the military and from European royalty, will be on display at Mount Vernon. By Alexander Nazaryan Fashion ...

George Washington’s 1789 inauguration suit coat is now on display at Mount Vernon. Our first President was intentional with his details: the domestically produced wool suit was meant to promote ...

The first floor of George Washington’s Mount Vernon will be open for the public to observe preservation work in progress on three days later this month, including Presidents Day, Feb. 17.

chief curator at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, in front of George Washington’s inaugural coat. (WTOP/Alan Etter) Washington delivered his first inauguration speech on April 30, 1789 ...

Celebrate Presidents’ Day or Galentine’s Day, join anime and cosplay fans at Katsucon, or hear the NSO perform in unlikely ...

Looking for the best things to do in DC this Presidents Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to ...

One of most important figures in our nation’s culinary history toiled away in the slave kitchens of an American founding ...

As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, spend 2025 visiting these 12 Revolutionary War sites in New ...

WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor But recently discovered documents show Ross had previous business dealings with George Washington, setting up their future relationship. In 1774, she ...

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George ... Washington's inauguration was held in New York City. Before the inauguration, Washington traveled over 200 miles from his home in Mount Vernon ...