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 ...

Preparations for the observance of the one hundredth anniversary of George Washington's death are being actively conducted by the committee of the Grand Lodge of Masons for the State of Virginia ...

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