The painting, which belonged to Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., went for $2.881 million at Christie’s Rockefeller ...

As the country observes the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Judy Woodruff is starting a new chapter of America at a Crossroads. She’ll explore what it means to be an American, ...

Removing a park exhibit honoring George Washington's slaves doesn't make him more venerable, it makes whitewashing history ...

The controversial removal of the slavery exhibit comes on the heels of an executive order President Trump signed last January ...

A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers that they were making “dangerous" and “horrifying” statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of history to ...

New evidence helps resolve enduring mysteries about a 1758 incident that nearly cost the future president his life—and shaped his views on the battles yet to come As a 26-year-old colonel, Washington ...

Betty's daughter -- New York-bound -- New York in black and white -- The move to Philadelphia -- The blacks in the family -- Life in Philadelphia -- The wedding -- The fugitive -- Slavery and freedom ...

Stitchery is both artistry and therapy, say needle arts practitioners, who called themselves “needlers.” Diane Clark says that stitching “is excellent for one’s mental health. It’s calming and ...

The administration has ordered that further changes be made to Independence National Historical Park, according to internal ...

Gen. George Washington writes to his British counterpart, William Howe, proposing a prisoner exchange. Howe treats Washington with disdain.

WASHINGTON – As an 11-year-old, Russell Mosely didn’t really notice all the bigwigs surrounding his grandfather, U.S. Sen.