Standard Washington D.C.

Let our experienced trip leaders weave the story of our nation's founding during daily excursions, and engage your students in discussions about democracy and the interaction of our three branches of government. Help your students appreciate the challenges we have faced in the past, and continue to confront today. Enjoy some of our greatest cultural treasures, most renowned museums, and moving historical sites. There has never been a more important time to visit our capital and to instill in our young people an understanding of government.

There are dozens of unforgettable experiences that you can only find in DC. Here are a few favorites:

* Sit in on a ground-breaking Supreme Court decision

* See the original Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights and Emancipation Proclamation at the National Archives, then stick around to research immigration records

* Sit in the hotel lobby where Martin Luther King, Jr. crafted his “I Have a Dream” speech, then stand in the spot where he delivered his famous words at the Lincoln Memorial.

* Head to Georgetown and walk up the staircase made famous in the movie “the Exorcist.”

* Witness the solemn changing of the guard ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

* Drive past the lavish embassies and official residences of more than 100 countries.

* Stroll the historic campuses of Howard University, where many notable African Americans made their mark, and Gallaudet University where the football huddle was invented.

Destination Highlights

Optional Highlights

Petersen House
Supreme Court, Library of Congress & US Capitol
Wreath Laying at Arlington National Cemetery
National Archives
White House Photo Opportunity
Monuments & Memorials – Iwo Jima Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, George Mason Memorial, FDR Memorial, WWII Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, Washington Monument
Choice of Smithsonian Museums – National Museum of American History, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of Air and Space, American Indian Museum