When it was unveiled in 1864, John Rogers’ “The Wounded Scout, a Friend in the Swamp,” was celebrated for its anti-slavery ...

During sweaty summer months, Abraham Lincoln often decamped about 3 miles (5 kilometers) north of the White House to the ...

Washington, DC, is one of the most popular tourist destinations not only within the United States but internationally as well. Millions of people from across the globe come to our nation’s ...

How to watch fireworks in Washington DC Apart from attending at the National Mall, various spots in and around Washington D.C. serve as good viewing places for the fireworks show.

As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, here's what to know about watching Fourth of July celebrations on TV and streaming.

Some believe the U.S. began it to seize Canada from Britain. Adams was worried that the cancer of war was spreading yet again throughout the Washington establishment, and he wanted to squelch it.

Trump has fitted the White House interior with gold adornments, installed towering flag poles on the lawn and paved over the historic Rose Garden.

John Adams, who would soon become the first vice president before succeeding George Washington, wrote to his wife ... However, following the War of 1812, observing the holiday became a popular ...

Just over an hour from Washington D.C., Frederick attracts locals and visitors alike with its flavorful wine trail — one that winds through rural vineyards and past historic Civil War landmarks ...

The past offered little guidance for President Trump on whether to make a major policy announcement on the Fourth of July, although he has invited the B-2 Spirit pilots who flew the mission ...

Although written during the War of 1812, “The Star-Spangled Banner” celebrates America’s spirit of independence. Francis Scott Key wrote the song after witnessing the bombardment of Fort ...

Yellowstone, Yo­semite, and the Grand Canyon all make for great vacations. But did you know that the Nation­al Park Service ...