Presidents Day is fast approaching ... Hayes formalized the holiday in 1879, according to History.com. The holiday's proximity to the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln on Feb. 12 caused ...

Digital resources and virtual programs expand access to presidential history materials. Local communities develop unique traditions around Presidents Day, from historical reenactments to civic forums.

Presidents Day, originally established in 1885 to honor George Washington, has evolved into a day recognizing all US presidents. Celebrated on the third Monday of February, the holiday also marks a ...

Presidents Day is Monday, Feb. 17. The Ohio History Connection will highlight Ohio's presidential history from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday at the Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave., with book ...

Presidents Day has changed dramatically over the years. For some historians, the holiday has lost discernible meaning.

As Americans gear up to celebrate Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 17, they will be participating in a tradition that has lasted nearly 150 years. Presidents’ Day traces its roots to an ...

The origins of Presidents Day lie in salutes to George Washington's Feb. 22 birthday, some highly ceremonial and others strikingly unusual.

The name Presidents Day became the unofficial name with the ... according to the Michigan History Center. The house, built in 1836, was located at 253 E. Fort St., between Russell and Rivard ...

BALTIMORE -- Baltimore's MLK Day Parade has been rescheduled for Presidents' Day ... that will take place on February 17 will be a Black History Month themed parade, the mayor said.

Whether you are enjoying a day off, taking advantage of holiday discounts or delving into history, take a moment to reflect on our American presidents who have held the office and consider how we ...

Presidents Day, observed on the third Monday of February ... you'll want to know what the city is doing to celebrate. The Ohio History Connection will highlight Ohio's presidential history ...

The meaning of Presidents Day has changed dramatically ... He didn’t want to be honored like a king, Seth Bruggeman, a history professor at Temple University in Philadelphia, told the AP ...