Washington College, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History present one of the nation’s largest literary prizes
New York, NY – Author Tyson Reeder was named the 2025 winner of the George Washington Prize at a gala dinner held in New York City on October 8. Washington…
White House Historical Association Statement on Ballroom Construction
Washington, D.C. — Since 1961, the mission of the White House Historical Association has been to document and share the history of the White House while providing private, non-taxpayer funding…
Monticello Scholars Identify Additional Six Individuals Enslaved by Thomas Jefferson
Discovered through ongoing research, the names have been added to Monticello’s Contemplative Site CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA: Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello today announced the identification of six additional individuals enslaved by Thomas Jefferson:…
Mount Vernon Mourns the Passing of Karen Buchwald Wright
Mount Vernon, VA — George Washington’s Mount Vernon mourns the passing of one of its most generous supporters, American patriot and philanthropist Karen Buchwald Wright. “Karen Buchwald Wright embodied a…
Commerce Committee Approves Cantwell-Cruz Bipartisan Aviation Safety Bill
Bipartisan bill requires technology to help prevent accidents like January’s tragic mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Agreement would also require proactive FAA safety reviews at Sea-Tac,…
VC Symphony Orchestra Marks Ventura College Centennial with U.S. Premiere of Yalil Guerra’s Old Havana (Symphonic Version)
Ventura, CA — The VC Symphony Orchestra proudly celebrates Ventura College’s 100th Anniversary with an exceptional concert program featuring the U.S. premiere of Old Havana (symphonic version) by Cuban-American composer…
City of Burbank Launches Planning for Prospective New Central Library and Public Plaza
Burbank, CA – The City of Burbank is excited to announce the launch of the planning and design process for a prospective new Burbank Central Library and Public Plaza, a…
LA Metro Begins Work to Restore Wilshire Boulevard, Reaches Major Milestone for D Line Subway Extension Project Construction
LOS ANGELES, CA — LA Metro is beginning work to restore Wilshire Boulevard in the Westwood area, marking a major milestone in its ongoing construction of the Metro D Line…
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Receives Esteemed One-Key Honor In The 2025 Michelin Guide
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the newest luxury resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, has received the highly coveted One-Key recognition in The 2025 MICHELIN Guide, making Fontainebleau Las Vegas…
Great California ShakeOut Tour to Stop in Four California Cities Leading up to The Great California ShakeOut
MATHER, CA – Building upon California’s leadership to implement a first-in-the-nation earthquake alert system and encouraging Californians to be earthquake prepared, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)…