One of the books we used was George Washington’s Leadership Lessons by the late James C. Rees, long-time executive director of George Washington’s estate at Mount Vernon, VA. We used this book ...

One of the great freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the right to disagree with our politicians. If you need a reminder, all you have to do is ask the last several men who have served as our ...

Washington was now tired and wanted only a quiet life, but his peers knew that his leadership and charisma were unsurpassed ... his inauguration as the first president on April 30, 1789, George ...

Feb. 22, 1732 George Washington is born in a modest house ... fending off attacks on his own leadership, and all the while keeping an eye firmly on the enemy. Gradually, he learned to fight ...

George Washington was the son of Augustine Washington (1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington (1708-1789). The Washington family moved to Ferry Farm Plantation in 1738. Located on the ...

Yet Washington was aware that politics is perception — including the perception of his personal finances. As the national ...

On Feb. 17, we celebrate the life and legacy of America’s first president, George Washington on Presidents’ Day. His leadership was instrumental ...

Presentations, crafts and tours related to Washington and the diverse range of people he interacted with will take place Feb. 15-17.