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National Cathedral gets $100K grant for repairs

Washington National Cathedral was the big winner of a three-week online contest to distribute grants for historic preservation.

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National Cathedral wins preservation funds contest

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Washington's wartime 'oval office' getting remade

The future first president stayed in the field with his troops through the Revolutionary War, living and working in the tent that was the nation's first "oval office" of sorts. And a reproduction tent will be on tour ahead of the planned Museum of the American Revolution opening.

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Dominion Power crews work to restore power in Mt. Vernon

A power line is down in Virginia's Mt. Vernon blocking the Mount Vernon Memorial Parkway near Route One. This is also causing more than 1,300 power outages.

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Who needs birthday cake? Washington opted for hoecakes

Mount Vernon welcomes visitors to celebrate George Washington's birthday with one of his favorite treats.

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Washington's 'presidential library' taking shape

The $47 million National Library for the Study of Mount Vernon, now under construction, will open Sept. 27.

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School evacuated after crane collapse

Two men suffered minor injuries and children and staff were evacuated when a crane collapsed on a Mount Vernon school Tuesday.

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Mount Vernon buys 1796 George Washington painting

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Items from 1st inaugural on view at Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon estate in Virginia is displaying items from the first presidential inauguration ahead of President Barack Obama's swearing-in.

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Last weekend to see pardoned turkeys in Virginia

It's the last weekend to see the turkeys President Barack Obama pardoned before Thanksgiving.

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