Washington, DC June 20-26, 2018 presented by Day One – Wednesday, June 20, 2018 meets to write the laws of our nation, and where presidents are inaugurated. Its ceilings are decorated with historic imag- es, and its halls are lined with statuary and paintings representing great events and people in the nation’s history. Note: Depart aboard your deluxe motorcoach from the available Pilot Grove Savings Bank location of your choice. Today we be- The tour of the historic Capitol building is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes. Escalators and elevators are gin our journey to our nation’s capital, Washington, DC with lunch and rest & refresh breaks as needed along the way. We located near the public stairways. overnight at the Drury Inn & Suites Columbus NW where you may enjoy their Kickback Reception or perhaps to choose to have dinner, on your own, at an adjacent restaurant. • Tour the United States (pending availability and length of lines). Explore. Discover. Be Inspired! Meals: None included Established as an act of Congress in 1800, The Library of Congress is the largest national library in the world with more than 100 million items in three buildings. The original Library of Congress Building (now called the Thomas Jefferson Day Two – Thursday, June 21, 2018 Building) is perhaps Washington’s most richly ornamented building. DID YOU KNOW? The library has more than 650 miles of bookshelves, and more than 138 million objects in 470 different languages. Depart the hotel this morning, after your included breakfast, for Washington, DC with rest and refresh breaks en-route, Note: If for any reason an inside tour is not available or the wait in line is extremely long your guide will conduct a tour on your own, to Washington, DC. outside the buildings. • See the Supreme Court Building (from the exterior only). Within the walls of this white marble monument, the third Late this afternoon, arrive in Washington, DC and check in to your hotel, Marriott Tysons Corner with baggage handling branch of government exercises its mandate to protect and interpret the spirit of the Constitution. included. • Enjoy lunch, on your own, at the Capitol Visitor Center cafeteria. Enjoy an included dinner this evening at Tony & Joe’s, on the waterfront in Georgetown. Dinner begins with Mixed Salad Greens served with green apple, sliced almonds, goat cheese, and a vinaigrette. Entree choices include: (1) Broiled At- Visit the Visitor’s Center. This center offers visitors a window into the president’s iconic home. Visitors can lantic Salmon in a honey-orange glaze, (2) Chicken Marsala, sautéed chicken breast with marsala wine mushroom sauce; explore an interactive touchscreen tour of the White House, view over 90 artifacts from the White House collection, shop (3) New York Strip Steak, grilled to a perfect medium in a red wine sauce (4) Lightly Blackened Atlantic Cod with beurre at the White House Historical Association retail store, and view the 14 minute film,“White House: Reflections From With- blanc, (5) Broiled Maryland Style Crab Cakes with tartar sauce, (6) Mushroom Risotto roasted garlic, cremini mushrooms, in.” asparagus, and tomato. All entrees are served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Dessert and bread service Note: Do not bring sharp objects into the Visitor’s Center. All bags, purses, etc. are subject to search. is included. Beverages include: Coffee, Tea or Soda. • Stop for a photo opportunity of the White House! Depart for stops at many of the memorials as listed below. This evening you may enjoy an Illuminated Monument driving tour after dinner. • Stop at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. This privately funded memorial has drawn millions who have come to Check Meals: B, D touch the over 50,000 names, make pencil rubbings and leave flowers, letters, flags and personal mementos. • Stop at the . Overlooking the Reflecting Pool, this memorial was patterned on a classic Greek -tem ple. Inside, inscriptions from his Gettysburg Address and Second Inaugural Address flank the 19-foot marble statue Day Three – Friday, June 22, 2018 of our 16th President. Stand in the spot where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning before departing for a great day in DC with your city guide. • Stop at the Korean War Veterans Memorial. This triangular field contains nineteen ground troopers clad in foul weather ponchos, fully equipped for battle. Representing those who supported the ground troops are hundreds of Your first stop will be the Visitor Center on . The Capitol Visitor Center welcomes visitors to the seat of Amer- faces etched on a polished granite wall. ican government. At nearly 580,000 square feet, the CVC is the largest project in the Capitol’s 215-year history and is • Stop at The National World War II Memorial. This memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of approximately three quarters the size of the Capitol itself. The entire facility is located underground on the east side of the U.S. during World War II, the more than 400,000 who died, and the millions who supported the war effort from the Capitol so as not to detract from the appearance of the Capitol. Features include an exhibition gallery highlighting the home. Symbolic of the defining event of the 20th Century, the memorial is a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and House & Senate while in-session, orientation theaters, a 550-seat cafeteria, gift shops, and restrooms all within a secure commitment of the American people to the common defense of the nation and to the broader causes of peace and public environment that will provide visitors shelter from the unpredictable D.C. weather. freedom from tyranny throughout the world. Note: Security check points are located at the front of the building and groups will be subject to high security procedures. Enjoy an included dinner at Heavy Seas Alehouse before departing to see the following memorials. Tour the . The most recognized symbol of democratic government in the world, the U.S. Capitol has housed Congress since 1800 and is one of the most imposing public buildings in the world. The Capitol is where Congress • Stop at 9/11 Memorial Park. The memorial honors the 184 victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks at The Pentagon. At the heart of the memorial 184 illuminated benches are arranged according to the victim’s ages, from 3 to 71. Each Memorial Unit is also specifically positioned in the Memorial to distinguish victims who were in center contain sculptures, paintings, portraits, models, photos, films, documents and diverse artifacts, with succinct the Pentagon from those who were on board American Airlines Flight 77. At the 125 Memorial Units honoring the descriptions and pithy quotations describing the life, times and accomplishments of our nation’s first president. With victims of the Pentagon, visitors see the victim’s name and the Pentagon in the same view. At the Memorial Units 25 state-of-the-art galleries the museum displays many objects shown at Mount Vernon for the first time. honoring the 59 lives lost on Flight 77, the visitor sees the victim’s name and the direction of the plane’s approach in Later today, enjoy some free time to explore and shop in Old Town Alexandria. A beautifully-preserved historic district on the same view. Within the Pentagon Memorial, 85 Crape Myrtles are clustered around the Memorial Units, but are the , Old Town Alexandria is the heart of the city George Washington called home. Today, Old Town’s cobble- not dedicated to any one victim. These trees will grow up to 30 feet to provide a canopy of shade over the Memorial stone streets and red brick sidewalks hum with an energy that attracts everyone from presidents to pet lovers to some of for years to come. the best Old Town Alexandria restaurants, arts, events, shopping and historic attractions. • Drive by the Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue) One of the largest bronze statues ever cast depicts the Amer- ican Flag being raised on Mount Suribachi during World War II and commemorates all Marines who have died in Enjoy an included dinner this evening at Myron Mixon’s Pitmaster BBQ in Alexandria. Your meal begins with a green battle since 1775. salad with corn relish, cherry tomato, cornbread croutons, and Champagne Vinaigrette. Entrée is a choice of (1) Baby Back • Drive by the Air Force Memorial. The redesigned Memorial is both BOLD and graceful and truly representational of Ribs - a half rack glazed with Myron’s award winning hog sauce served with mashed potatoes and baked beans, (2) Pulled the Air Force. Central to the design are three stainless steel spires which soar skyward. The highest of the spires will Pork Plate - a generous helping of our signature smoked pork served with mashed potatoes and creamy coleslaw, (3) Bar- ascent 270’ above the 3-acre elevated promontory site. Other key elements of the Memorial include a bronze Honor bequed Meatloaf – Wood-grilled beef, veal, and pork meatloaf topped with a sweet and zesty barbeque sauce served with Guard, inscription walls, and an open glass Chamber of Contemplation, all landscaped to create a memorial park and our mac and cheese and fried okra (4) Hickory Smoked Chicken - Tender and juicy half chicken served with loaded baked parade ground overlooking the nation’s capital. potato salad and your choice of sauce, (5) Short Smoked Salmon - fresh filet served over mashed potatoes with barbeque vinaigrette and roasted corn relish. All entrees are served with a non-alcoholic beverage, and cupcakes for dessert. Return to your hotel for the evening to rest up for another big day of exploring tomorrow. Meals: B, D Return to your hotel for the evening after this full day of touring. Meals: B, D Day Four – Saturday, June 23, 2018 Day Five – Sunday, June 24, 2018 Enjoy your included breakfast at the hotel this morning before departing to meet your guide at the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center. No land in America is more sacred than this square mile. It is America’s shrine to valor and sac- Fuel up at breakfast at the hotel this morning before departing for even more touring today. rifice. This is the final resting place for President John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Robert F. Kennedy, Edward Visit Ford’s Theatre, and the NEW Center for Education and Leadership.Restored as it was the night John Moore (Ted) Kennedy, Audie Murphy, prizefighter Joe Louis, and thousands of soldiers from every major U.S. war. The Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln, Ford’s is still an active theatre. Reopened in 1968, Ford’s Theatre is one of Cemetery is the former plantation and home of Civil War General Robert E. Lee. Arlington House, Space Shuttle Challenger the most visited sites in Washington, DC. Astronauts Memorial, and Monuments to nearly every major sacrifice that affected our country are located within these • Visit the lower-level museum that paints a picture of Washington, DC during the 1860’s and exhibits Lincoln Mem- 612 acres. The Tomb of the Unknowns speaks of a nation’s debt to the many whose ultimate sacrifice helped make a nation orabilia. free. Arlington averages 27 funerals a day. The crews, service members, and groundskeepers follow an elaborate choreog- Please note: Entry into the lower level museum is not always available with your Ford’s Theater admission and is raphy to ensure that each funeral feels like it is the only one taking place. based on availability at the time of your visit. Ticket inclusions vary at each entrance time and may include a the- Our next stop is at Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington. Enjoy lunch, on your own, at the Mount Vernon Food ater walk through, theatre ranger talk, lower museum admission or any combination thereof. Also note there are Court. times that the Peterson House and Center for Education and Leadership is the only available visit with no theater admission permitted at all. After lunch, you will have a timed entry to tour the inside of the Mansion. Here George Washington escaped the rigors of • Visit the NEW Center for Education and Leadership. This new museum features two floors of permanent exhibits, public office and enjoyed the life of a successful Virginia planter. America’s most visited historic house, Mount Vernon sits one floor of rotating exhibits and two floors of state-of-the-art education studios for distance-learning and on-site on a grassy, shaded slope overlooking the Potomac River. Many of the furnishings are original pieces acquired by Washing- activities. The story of the Abraham Lincoln assassination continues in the Aftermath and Legacies galleries of the ton himself. Mount Vernon is both George Washington’s home and final resting-place. This Southern plantation standing new Center, taking visitors back to 1865 in the weeks and months immediately following Lincoln’s death. Visitors on the banks of the Potomac River details the life of the “Father of Our Country” while providing fascinating insights into can see the route of Lincoln’s funeral train, learn which president wore a ring containing a lock of Lincoln’s hair, Colonial times. explore Lincoln’s international influence, examine how Lincoln’s image has been adopted for use in pop culture and • Visit the Ford Orientation Center & Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center at Mount Vernon. The much more. of the message Dr. King delivered and the role he played in society. The King Memorial is intended to be personally Depart for some time at the Museums on the . Enjoy lunch, on your own, while transformative for visitors, building a sense of commitment to the promise of positive change and active citizenship. visiting. • Stop at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial. This memorial to FDR combines sculpture, water and natural land- • National Museum of African American History and Culture. This is the newest museum on the National Mall. The scape to forge a dramatic setting for recounting the events and terms of office of the nation’s 32nd President. The NMAAHC is a museum that seeks to understand American history through the lens of the African American expe- FDR is unique among the memorials of Washington, DC. Its shade trees, waterfalls, statuary and quiet alcoves cre- rience. ate the feeling of a secluded garden rather than an imposing structure. The memorial is divided into four outdoor • National Museum of American History. This museum enjoyed a complete make-over and renovation! Browse galleries, or rooms, one for each of FDR’s terms in office. Water cascades and quiet pools are present throughout. through the new state-of-the-art gallery that offers a spectacular view of the Star Spangled Banner, and view the • Stop at the . The 19-foot statue of the third president stands beneath a rotunda inscribed with exhibits that top the list of must-sees for any visitor with a taste for true Americana. See the First Ladies’ inaugural passages from the Declaration of Independence and Jefferson’s other famous writings. Looking from the memorial gowns, quilts, cars, locomotives and much, much more. across the provides an unforgettable view of the city. • National Air & Space Museum. This museum allows visitors to experience the history of flight at one of the world’s most visited museums. See the plane flown by the Wright brothers and the Apollo 11 command module. The mu- This evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner Cruise on the Potomac River aboard the Odyssey Cruise Ship. Onboard, enjoy a seum features an incredible collection of aviation and space technology treasures. narrative cruise of the sites along the river, dancing to a live band, and a delicious meal. • National Museum of Natural History. This museum is the home to the Hope Diamond and dinosaur fossils. The Note: Appropriate dress is business casual attire. No jeans, shorts, tank tops, halter-tops, gym shoes or flip flops are- per world’s largest African bush elephant tops the amazing natural treasures on display along with a live insect zoo. mitted on the Odyssey. • National Museum of the American Indian. This museum extends a unique, welcoming spirit to visitors. From the American Southwest, Hawaii, Canada, South and Central America you will feel the spirit of these native people. Return to the hotel for the evening. See items from the great American pyramid builders to the beautiful craftsmanship of North, Central, and South Meals: B, D America’s indigenous people. • . This gallery houses an outstanding collection of masterpieces that traces the development of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present. The original West Building concentrates primarily on Europe- Day Six – Monday, June 25, 2018 an works from the 13th century, while its contemporary counterpart, the East Building, highlights works of modern Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning before departing for your return trip back to Iowa. (Baggage handling is includ- artists. ed). Sit back and watch the scenery as we make our way to our overnight stop at the Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North • Freer & Sackler Galleries. These boast one of the finest museum collections of Chinese art outside of China, with where you can enjoy the Kickback Reception and perhaps choose to have dinner, on your own, at one of the nearby restau- over ten thousand objects dating from Neolithic times (ca. 700-ca.2000 B.C.E.) to the present. While the sheer rants. Rest and refresh breaks will be made en-route as needed. number of items is impressive, it is their variety and quality that is truly remarkable, with nearly every medium and Meals: B category of Chinese art represented. • Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. This museum is readily identified by its donut-shaped building. The Day Seven – Tuesday, June 26, 2018 museum boasts a collection of 19th and 20th century paintings and sculptures. • National Museum of African Art. This is the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the collec- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning prior to our departure back home. We will be stopping for lunch and some rest tion, exhibition and study of the traditional arts of sub-Saharan Africa. & refresh breaks, as needed, along the way. Sit back and relax while you visit with your new friends reminiscing about Note: The Smithsonian Institution’s security policy is: All bags, purses, attaches, shopping bags satchels, suitcases, the wonderful time you had in Washington, DC and start planning your next adventure with Pilot Grove Savings Bank’s etc. will be hand searched. To expedite this please bring only a small purse or fanny pack. DO NOT bring daypacks, Heritage Club! backpacks, or luggage in to the museums. Most locker rooms have been closed. DO NOT bring sharp items into the Meals: B museums, such as knives (including pocket), screwdrivers, corkscrews, scissors, nail files, etc.

Meet back up with your city guide to stop at even more iconic memorials including the following: • Stop at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial. The long awaited memorial utilizes landscape elements to powerfully convey three fundamental and recurring themes of Dr. King’s life: justice, democracy and hope. The me- morial is a quiet and receptive space, yet at the same time, powerful and emotionally evocative, reflecting the spirit WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE: • Tomb of the Unknowns • Illuminated Monument Driving Tour • George Washington’s Estate Tour, Mount Vernon • Capitol National Visitor Center on Capitol Hill • Shop Old Town Alexandria • United States Capitol • Ford’s Theatre (where Lincoln was shot) • United States Library of Congress • Petersen House (where Lincoln died) • Supreme Court Building • NEW Center for Education and Leadership • The White House Visitors Center • Smithsonian Institution Museums • Photo Opportunity at the White House • Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial • The Vietnam Veterans Memorial • The Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial • National World War II Memorial • The Jefferson Memorial • Pentagon 9/11 Memorial Park • 10 Meals, including Farewell Dinner & Dance • Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue) Aboard the Odyssey Cruise Ship • Air Force Memorial • Deluxe Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation • Arlington National Cemetery • On-board, Friendly Hosts • Hotel Accommodations

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