Sunday marks the 295th birthday of George Washington, the first president of the United States. While endless volumes have been written about Washington since the 18th century, several interesting ...

Which U.S. President earned the title 'Father of Our Country' and why. Read this article about Father of Our Country, George Washington's legacy, key achievements, and fun facts for history buffs.

From calendar changes to commanding the Continental Army — test your knowledge of America’s first President with this quick quiz ...

If you’ve ventured out for a stroll in Fishtown in recent months you may have observed what looks like a page torn out of an oceanography textbook tacked to a lamppost or electrical pole. It probably ...

After tragedy upended the contours of her life, author Lauren Kessler felt compelled to move; to do something, to be ...

Presidents Day began in 1879 as Washington’s Birthday and later shifted to the third Monday of February under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. Although the federal name remains unchanged, Americans ...

When I was growing up in the ’60s in California, Presidents Day wasn’t a thing – though we did honor our two greatest presidents. Feb. 12 was celebrated as Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Ten days later, ...

Our annual tradition is back. Each spring, we look forward to the upcoming season by breaking down the 30 teams into eight or ...

Sybil Ludington's Revolutionary War ride could be either entirely true, or the stuff of myth, depending on who you ask.

Our annual tradition is back. Each spring, we look forward to the upcoming season by breaking down the 30 teams into eight or nine somewhat-subjectively defined tiers, grouping together those in ...

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) on the Senate floor on Tuesday delivered a pre-buttal to what he expects President Trump to present a misleading picture of the country in his State of the Union address, ...