Presidents' Day 2012

Presidents' Day, originally known as Washington's Birthday, falls on the third Monday of February. This year Presidents' Day falls on February 20, 2012.

Find kids activities, coloring pages, crafts, and historical facts.


Presidential Health
Presidential Health

Past presidents, their wives, and presidential candidates have dealt with a number of medical problems. Learn from their struggles. read more

Presidential Kids
Presidential Kids

While we are not quite sure who will emerge victorious on the road to the White House in 2008, we can wonder who will be running amok in its stately corridors. Will it be Barack Obama's Malia and Sasha, Hillary Clinton's Chelsea, or John McCain's read more

Presidential Food: Yeas & Nays
Presidential Food: Yeas & Nays

We know one George who didn’t care for broccoli. But, can you name which President, or Candidate, who didn’t care for beans? Well, actually, there are at least two of those. read more

Presidential Style: Past and Present
Presidential Style: Past and Present

The Presidents of the United States, and their spouses, have each had a signature fashion style. read more

Presidential First Wives
Presidential First Wives

Beside each great president the United States has had, there was a strong woman. Here’s some little known facts about a handful of America’s First Ladies. read more

Presidential Pets
Presidential Pets

Presidents love pets! Check out the famous dogs, cats, and animals who have lived in the White House as pets of the First Family. read more

The White House

Discover the wonder behind one of the most famous buildings in history. read more

Thomas Jefferson

Print out this fun coloring page of the 3rd President of the United States. read more

Ronald Reagan

Print out this fun coloring page of the 40th President of the United States. read more

George Bush

Print out this fun coloring page of the 41st President of the United States. read more

Bill Clinton

Print out this fun coloring page of the 42nd President of the United States. read more

George Washington

Print out this fun coloring page of the 1st President of the United States. read more

Abraham Lincoln

Print out this fun coloring page of the 16th President of the United States. read more

Abraham Lincoln 2

Print out another fun coloring page of the 16th President of the United States. read more

Learn About the Presidents

This printable quiz makes for a great classroom activity. read more

Portraits of American Presidents and Their First Ladies

View the famous gallery paintings of all the U.S. Presidents and First Ladies. read more

Historic Mount Vernon

Visit the official site of Mount Vernon, home of the first President, George Washington. read more

The Presidents of the United States of America

Teach your kids about these important figures in American history this Presidents' Day. read more

Mr. Lincoln's Virtual Library

What was Abraham Lincoln reading? Find out by visiting his virtual library. read more

Abraham Lincoln Research Site

Delve into the life of this extraordinary man through this research site. read more

"The Life of Washington"

Read about the life of the first U.S. President and all of his extraordinary feats. read more

Abraham Lincoln for Primary Children

Start to teach your little ones about famous American figures starting with Abraham Lincoln. read more

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