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Sounds and images from Mount Vernon, the first president's estate, have been incorporated into the production of "george WASHINGTON." (DEAN NORTON)

Composer Roger Reynolds explores world of America’s first president in ‘george WASHINGTON’

By Emily Cary - Special to the Washington Times

** FILE ** In this Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, file photo, dark clouds pass over the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

PRUDEN: The cheap tricks of the game

By Wesley Pruden

EDITORIAL: First in war, last with a library

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Where the Cherry Tree Grew’

By James Srodes - Special to The Washington Times

"Pullman Porter Blues," a new musical by award-winning playwright Cheryl L. West, opens Friday at Washington's Arena Stage after debuting at the Seattle Repertory Theatre earlier this fall.

Get Out: Christmas at Mount Vernon

By Samantha Sault

The two-level wood deck has Chippendale-style railings.

Resale of the week: Neighbor to Mount Vernon, near Potomac

By Michele Lerner Special to The Washington Times

A crowd lines Constitution Avenue for the National Independence Day Parade, part of a day of celebration that included fireworks preceded by a Capitol concert. (Raymond Thompson/The Washington Times)

Mall a magnet for holiday crowds undaunted by heat, ready for fun

By Emily Hatton - The Washington Times

Chris Moore (right) and his wife, Dina (second from right), of Austin, Texas, enjoy the view from the veranda of the mansion at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate in Alexandria, Va., on July 4, 2012 (Associated Press)

Many Americans have throwback Fourth without power

By Matthew Barakat - Associated Press

"The title page has a wonderful, large, bold signature. I've seen enough of Washington's writing over the years to almost immediately tell whether one is real or not," said Chris Cooper, who was charged with authenticating the book. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

George Washington’s annotated Constitution fetches almost $10 million

By Patrick Hruby - The Washington Times

"The title page has a wonderful, large, bold signature. I've seen enough of Washington's writing over the years to almost immediately tell whether one is real or not," said Chris Cooper, who was charged with authenticating the book. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

George Washington’s personally annotated Constitution could fetch millions

By Patrick Hruby - The Washington Times

Inside the Beltway

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

The dining and living rooms are open to each other. The living room has a wood-burning fireplace.

Resale of the week: Urban living in Rosslyn town house

By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Liberty, one of two turkeys "pardoned" by President Obama, peers through the slats of a carrier at his new home, Mount Vernon, after an arrival that was heralded by visitors and staff Wednesday. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

A good Thanksgiving for two turkeys

By David Hill - The Washington Times

Heavy D to be honored by stars, family

By MESFIN FEKADU - Associated Press

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Tour shows Mount Vernon’s role in Civil War

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

ART: Monticello’s new visitor center