A bedding project for Mount Vernon is based on documents that tie George Washington to Betsy Ross ... have backed away from the claim that Ross sewed the first American flag in 1776 at her upholstery ...

First lady Melania Trump returned to the White House in January with a new look, but when it comes to interior design, she’s ...

Painter William Birch moved to Philadelphia from England in 1794 and made a name for himself for his exquisite enamel copies ...

In a world where parents prefer unique baby names with meaningful origins, there’s no better source of inspiration than the land of the free and home of the brave.

The Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia recently uncovered new evidence supporting the claim that a seamstress sewed the first Stars and Stripes national ...

In a world that’s constantly changing, there’s something comforting about a place like The Griswold Inn. It’s a reminder of ...

Well, my friend, buckle up, because The Griswold Inn is about to take you on a flavor journey that’ll make your taste buds ...

America’s Hitler” is Yale-educated JD Vance’s label for Trump in a 2016 Facebook post. VP Vance now disavows this attention-grabbing comparison.  Character distinctions can be subtle and unreliable: ...

George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first ...

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 ...

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued to be an ...