George Washington’s final days were marked by a ... Many experts believe this infection played a key role in his death, turning a simple ailment into a life-threatening emergency.

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 ...

George Washington announced his permanent retreat from the world 220 years ago today. His “Farewell Address,” first drafted by Madison and later amended and expanded by Hamilton, was printed ...

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 ...

In the nearly 225 years since the death of George Washington, the historic home has seen many seasons and many incarnations, ...