A statue of the first U.S. president stands prominently in London’s Trafalgar Square, but some Britons find it strange to ...

Once upon a time, the Prince of Wales came to, you might say, a magical place called The Mansion House hotel in Mount Carbon, near. Coal was king, and Queen Victoria sent her 18-year-old son and heir ...

Once one of the most difficult colors to recreate in paint, blue was only available to medieval artists, for example, by grinding up the prized stone known as lapis lazuli. By the 1900s, it was still ...

Remembering the visit of Lafayette to Lancaster in 1825, the Lancaster Lafayette200 bicentennial committee has carefully ...

Toast America’s birthday with fireworks, parades, concerts and other events in and around Washington, D.C.

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Military victories were essential in helping America win its independence from Britain. Early successes gave the Patriots ...

A local group known as Silence Dogood is confronting President Trump’s border czar and others with historic light displays.

The Russells and van Rhijns might not be in residence, but these historic homes are still fascinating—and you won’t have to ...

A reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Historic Pohick Church in Lorton.

Ready to kick creativity into high gear? The Washington City Arts Council is lacing up for “Expressions from the Sole,” a ...

Axe throwing: Try out Stumpy's Hatchet House, 3728 Liberty St., which offers a variety of hatchet and axe throwing target ...