Three decades before his election as the first president of the United States in 1789, George Washington commanded soldiers ...

Iowa’s state historical society announced it would close its building in Iowa City because of a funding shortfall.

The State Museum announces its first woman director, Jennifer Saunders, who previously ran Washington State History Museum ...

The State Historical Society of Iowa is struggling to balance their budget. But the board of trustees say cuts are being made ...

Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others ...

This summer, travel to one or more of these architectural destinations for a regal day trip and live out your fairy tale ...

It was a day of welcome — as the Rappahannock Historical Society hosted a well-attended open house at its circa-1790 Gay ...

The Civil War ended in 1865, but for Minnesota and the one-time rebel state of Virginia, the battle continues over a prized ...

A newly acquired 1790 portrait of George Washington is now on permanent display at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.

“So Historic Highway 99 has already been marked,” said Nicandri, who was executive director of the Washington State Historical Society from 1987 to 2011.

The celebration of the Declaration of Independence's semiquincentennial is a chance to broaden the historical narrative to ...

This week, the Pac-12 Board of Directors voted unanimously to admit Texas State University to the league as the eighth football-playing member of the league. Te ...