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George Washington Birthplace National Monument
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Park Official Takes Pride in Birthplace
The Free Lance-Star, March 14, 2006

Washington Among Presidential 'Good Guys'
The Free Lance-Star, February 11, 2006

Northern Neck Gets Growth Warning
The Free Lance-Star, April 21, 2005

Volunteer Ops are Smokin'
The Free Lance-Star, March 31, 2005

George Washington's Heritage – The Story of Augustine Washington, George’s Father
The Free Lance-Star, March 26, 2005

George Washington's Heritage
The Free Lance-Star, March 21, 2005

In Search of the 'Real' Mary Ball Washington
The Free Lance-Star, March 21, 2005

Latest on George's Place
The Free Lance-Star, February 6, 2005

Visitors Can Get Bit of History
The Free Lance-Star, January 20, 2005

George Washington Birthplace National Monument will hold a Christmas Celebration on Sunday
The Free Lance-Star, December 23, 2004

Bringing Back Old Breeds
The Free Lance-Star, December 2, 2004

The Other Half
The Free Lance-Star, September 7, 2004

Best Man for the Job
The Free Lance-Star, August 12, 2004

Cooking in the Embers Adds Some Magic
The Free Lance-Star, January 21, 2004

The Mary Washington Mystery: Just Who was George's Mother?
The Free Lance-Star, December 17, 2003

Help Came from All Over After Isabel Struck
The Free Lance-Star, December 4, 2003

There are a Lot of Myths Surrounding the Washington-Lafayette Ball
The Free Lance-Star, November 7, 2003

George Washington in Fredericksburg
The Free Lance-Star, April 19, 2003

Goslings Usher in Season
The Free Lance-Star, March 27, 2003

Uncle George's Cabin: Washington and Slavery
The Free Lance-Star, February 22, 2003

Washington Birthplace to Expand
The Free Lance-Star, December 19, 2002

Growing Up After All These Years
The Free Lance-Star, October 13, 2002

Valuable Vista
The Free Lance-Star, September 29, 2002

Historic Listing Draws Criticism
The Free Lance-Star, September 28, 2002

Founder Dogged by Slavery
The Free Lance-Star, February 18, 2002

Fireworks blasting over Fort McHenry.  

Did You Know?
Fireworks are featured each year during the Flag Day and Defenders' Day celebrations at Fort McHenry. Evening programs present music, military displays and conclude with the fireworks.

Last Updated: October 11, 2006 at 14:32 EST