I am related to a man who once knew a man who knew another man who knew George Washington. And to prove it, my family has a souvenir ... to a grand old chestnut tree planted by Washington himself.

click image for close-up When American painter Edward Savage sketched a prototype for a print of George Washington and his family in 1789, it included Martha Custis Washington, the wealthy widow ...

Like many presidents, George Washington had his favorite dessert, which took over five hours to make and the recipe was passed down for generations.

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 ...