Washington D.C. - A Capitol Experience

Washington D.C. – A Capitol Experience

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is arguably the most important destination in the U.S. for students to explore. History, culture, and civic education come together in this journey that immerses students in the museums, monuments, memorials, and government institutions that paint the picture of our nation’s history while exposing them to the centerpoint of today’s government. This itinerary is just one of the many ways you and your students can explore our nation’s capital.

DAY ONE

Breakfast
The day will start with a journey back in time at Colonial Williamsburg, the 18th century city where the American Revolution began.
Explore the beginnings of America at Jamestown, where the first permanent English settlement was established.
Enjoy a delightful dinner paired with an engaging U.S. History Workshop, making learning both fun and delicious. Travel to Washington, D.C.

DAY TWO

Breakfast
Step back in time at Mount Vernon, the home of our nation's first president. Visit President George Washington's final resting place, his mansion and gardens, and the burial grounds and memorial where both free and enslaved African Americans were buried.
Stop for lunch before you pay your respects at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring our nation's fallen heroes. Watch the Changing of the Guard and observe the solemnity and respect.
Become a spy for the night at the Internatonal Spy Museum, and learn the role of espionage in world history while you pick up a few tricks.
Take an illuminated walking tour of D.C. 's famous monuments and memorials, and experience the Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, Washington Monument, and Vietnam War Memorial.

DAY THREE

Breakfast
Embark on a full day of fun at the National Museum of African American History and Culture and follow history from the emergence of slavery through the Civil Rights Movement through to our nation's first black president.
Lunch
Continue on with an exploration of the cultures of America's native inhabitants at the National Museum of the American Indian. You'll peruse artifacts and exhibits spanning 12,000 years and 1,200 cultures.
Next stop are the vast exhibits at the National Museum of American History where you’ll discover a complex collection of our nation’s history.
Stop at the touching 9/11 Memorial before dinner and free time at Pentagon City Mall.

DAY FOUR

Breakfast
Walk the majestic halls of the U.S. Capitol Building, the heart of American democracy where laws are proposed and changed.
Visit the historic Supreme Court Building, where the laws of the land are decided and made.
Lunch
Discover the treasures of the National Archives, where pivotal documents of American history, including the Declaration of Independence, are preserved.
This evening, enjoy a group dinner and evening at The Kennedy Center at Shear Madness, an interactive and hilarious whodunit.

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Since 1997, CE Tours has assisted thousands of educators, worldwide, in arranging life-changing travel experiences for student groups. Focusing on serving student groups from low-income and underserved backgrounds, we specialize in working with TRIO, AVID, and GEAR UP programs, as well charter and magnet schools nationwide. We customize our tours to meet the needs of each client, creating an experience that is truly authentic and unlike anything else available in the industry. (see more)