George Washington
George Washington is a Founding Father of the United States.
He led the Continental Army to victory over Britain during the American Revolution and served as the nation’s first President from 1789 to 1797.
His leadership helped shape the U.S. Constitution and establish traditions for future presidents.
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Ardmore’s Raab Collection Selling George Washington’s 1777 Letter
The Raab Collection in Ardmore is offering a 1777 letter written by George Washington in Morristown, New Jersey, for $150,000, writes Rob Jennings for Military.com.…
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Gorgeous Edgewater Park Mansion with George Washington Ties Listed for $1.75M
A gorgeous six-bedroom, seven-and-a-half-bathroom Edgewater Park, New Jersey mansion with a genuine George Washington tie recently hit the market for $1.75 million, writes Kevin Riordan…
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Thousands Gather to Watch Reenactment of Washington’s Christmas Night Crossing of Delaware River
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday at Washington Crossing to watch the historical reenactment of George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas Day…
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Drought Threatens Reenactments of Washington’s Crossing of Delaware River
The continuous drought could prevent volunteers from re-enacting George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks…
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‘Free Exercise’ Documentary on Religious Liberty Makes Philadelphia Premiere on Tuesday
During the summer of 1844, rising anti-Catholic sentiment in Philadelphia boiled into the streets of Kensington and Southwark, leaving 14 dead and dozens injured. It…
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Washington Crossing State Park to Get New Visitors Center Thanks to National Park Service Grant
A $7,533,460.50 grant by the National Park Service will finance the replacement of the aging Washington Crossing State Park Visitor Center in Hopewell Township, New…
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Renovation of Boone Farm Paves Way for African American Museum of Bucks County
The Boone Farm barn and its surrounding 32 acres in Middletown Township once empty for over 50 years, are now being renovated to become the…
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Historic Washington Crossing Bridge Set for $8 Million Environmental Review
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission has announced an $8 million initiative with HDR Engineering, Inc. to assess the future of the 119-year-old Washington…
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9 Must-Visit Revolutionary War Attractions Near Valley Forge National Historical Park
If you’ve explored the hallowed grounds of Valley Forge National Historical Park and are eager to delve deeper into the Revolutionary War’s rich history, the…
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15 Fun Places to Go After Longwood Gardens in 2024
Visiting Longwood Gardens is a magical experience, especially if you stay for the dazzling Festival of Fountains that lights up the evening during summer. Since…
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15 Fun Places to Go After Visiting Longwood Gardens in 2024
Visiting Longwood Gardens is a magical experience, especially if you stay for the dazzling Festival of Fountains that lights up the evening during summer. Since…
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How George Washington’s Favorite Cocktail Was Inspired by a Quaker Social Club in 1732 Andalusia, Bensalem
A social club formed by a group of Quakers in 1732 in the modern-day Andalusia neighborhood of Bensalem inspired George Washington’s favorite cocktail, writes Jen…
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Secret Cave That Used to Serve as Hideout for Revolutionary War Outlaws Discovered in Bucks County
A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws–British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in…
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Buckingham Resident Seeks to Restore the Historic General Greene Inn
The historic General Greene Inn in Buckingham has been sitting empty for decades, with its paint chipping and dirt and mold accumulating, writes Carl LaVO…
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New Jersey’s Washington Crossing State Park to Unveil $14M Visitor Center Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
The New Jersey side of the historic area where Gen. Washington crossed the Delaware River is getting a $14 million makeover just in time for…
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New Hope Named Most Charming Small Town in Pennsylvania by Travel Magazine
The travel magazine Afar picked New Hope as the most charming small town in Pennsylvania, writes Cailin Loesch for the Patch. New Hope was chosen…
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Witness Washington’s Crossing of Delaware River on 1776 Christmas in Two Reenactments
On December 10 and Christmas Day, you will get the chance to witness a reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night crossing of the…
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Philadelphia is Home to the Oldest Bridge in the United States — the Frankford Avenue Bridge
As a state that has had a presence in the United States since its earliest days, its largest city — Philadelphia — has its share…
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