Washington, often called the "Father of Our Country," was born on February 22, 1732, and played a crucial role in America's independence and leadership. His early life, military service, and dedication to honor and duty laid the...

Learn about George Washington's years at his plantation and estate in Virginia called Mount Vernon.

Explore the final years of George Washington at Mount Vernon and his lasting legacy as a foundational figure in American history. Discover his impact through monuments like Mount Rushmore and the Washington Monument, his portrayal on...

Discover George Washington's entry into the military during the tense prelude to the Seven Years' War. Follow his journey through treacherous terrain to deliver a message to French forces, his early combat experiences, and his rise to...

Who Would Be King of America if George Washington had been made a monarch?

Born into slavery on George Washington's plantation, Ona Judge's daring escape highlights the ideological contradictions of personal liberty in early America.

America invested in sanitation systems throughout the 20th century – but it often left out communities of color, and they're still trying to catch up. This video explains how specific policies caused these inequities, and talks to some...

Join us today as we learn how to combine simple sentences into longer, complex sentences. In this video, we review how to use dependent clauses, conjunctions, and appositives to help piece together short sentences into a looonngg, smooth...

During the American Revolution, newspapers printed sensational stories about George Washington's affairs. An enslaved woman named Venus claimed George fathered her son. And years after his passing, a racy love letter written to a married...

This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Virginia.

Learn all about George Washington's early life, military career, his role in the Revolutionary War, his presidency, his later years, and his historical legacy. Famous George Washington quotes are presented by an animated "George" that...