Historical newspaper accounts archived by Skagit County trace flooding in the region back to the late 19th century, long ...

This is the first of two podcast episodes recorded at the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. Part two will be published on Thursday. When you walk into the reading room here, it ...

After two years of renovations, the first and second floors of George and Martha Washington’s mansion at Mount Vernon have ...

George Washington’s historic Mount Vernon mansion reopened Wednesday following a transformative $40 million restoration, the ...

The first president's mansion underwent extensive preservation work and led to the discovery of several historic artifacts.

MOUNT VERNON, Va. — It's a story that's 250 years in the making. Archaeologists just discovered not one but two intact jars of cherries in George Washington's home in Mount Vernon. The discovery was ...

After 55 years on the job, Dean Norton is still having fun. But in December, the director of horticulture and livestock at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate on the Potomac River will retire.

MT VERNON, Va. — Thousands flocked to George Washington's Mount Vernon this weekend for a chance to turn back time. The historical site hosted its annual Revolutionary War Weekend, featuring hundreds ...

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 ...

Looking for a history-filled weekend event? There are fall events happening at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Virginia that just might fit the bill. The fall fun fully kicks off in Mount ...

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — Washington state was under a state of emergency Thursday from a barrage of torrential rain that ...