Students grow in their personal faith while discovering the history of Washington and exploring all the symbols of our Christian Heritage at well known, iconic locations, such as The National Archives, The Supreme Court, The , and much more! Time for devotionals, prayer, scripture discussions, and reflections can be allocated at your request and at specific locations and may include places of worship such as The Washington National Cathedral, The Basilica Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Pope John Paul II Shrine, and the Franciscan Monastery.

Day 1 - Sacrifices of Others- Monuments & Memorials Day 2—Founding Fathers & The U.S. Holocaust Museum Arrive in our Nation’s Capital & meet your licensed, professional After breakfast and optional morning prayer at your hotel this Tour Leader who will point out references to America’s Christian morning, depart to visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon, foundation at various monuments and memorials, such as the America’s most visited historic house, situated on a grassy slope Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean on the banks of the , and where the “Father of Our War Veterans Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and more. Country” escaped the rigors of public office and enjoyed the life of Next, stop at Arlington National Cemetery, America’s shrine to a successful Virginia planter. Tour the Mansion itself, many out- valor and sacrifice. Also located within these 624+ acres is the buildings and gardens, the Ford Orientation Center & Donald W. historic Arlington House and Memorials for the Space Shuttle Reynolds Museum and Education Center. Lunch is included while Challenger Astronauts, Women in Military Service, and many exploring Mount Vernon. Afterwards, visit Old Town Alexandria other monuments for nearly every major sacrifice which affected and see Christ Church dating back to 1773, and where silver our country. Be sure to stop by to see the Changing of the Guard plaques mark the pews of George Washington, who served as a at The Tomb of the Unknowns which speaks of our nation’s debt vestryman, and of Robert E. Lee who was also a parishioner. Next, to the many whose ultimate sacrifice helped make a nation free. travel to see Robert E. Lee’s Boyhood Home. Later, explore the Suggested Discussion: The Sacrifices of Others. Fuel up on an United States Holocaust Museum. This somber and moving mu- included dinner at a local favorite before visiting the National seum tells the story of the Holocaust through artifacts, films, pho- 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Park honoring the 184 victims of the tographs, and oral histories. The museum’s primary mission is to September 11, 2001 attack on . At the heart of the inform Americans about the Holocaust, to remember those who memorial, 184 illuminated benches are arranged according to the suffered, and to inspire visitors to contemplate the moral implica- victim’s ages, from 3 to 71. Each Memorial Unit is also tions of their choices and responsibilities as citizens in an interde- specifically positioned in the Memorial to distinguish victims who pendent world. While touring, be sure to stop and walk through were in the Pentagon from those who were on board American “Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story”, an exhibition for Airlines Flight 77. Afterwards, check in to your local area hotel youngsters presenting the history of the Holocaust in ways that for the night. (Meals: L, D) children can understand. The Children’s Tile Wall, (also known as the Wall of Remembrance) is located on the museum’s lower level Theatre itself. Next stop, the National Archives, home to the and memorializes the children murdered during the Holocaust. original Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the American schoolchildren painted the more than 3,000 tiles, many Bill of Rights. At night, the display is lowered 20 feet into a bomb of which call for love, peace, hope, remembrance, and freedom. and fireproof vault. Depart and visit the Air Force Memorial. Enjoy an included dinner before touring the Memorials for Suggested discussions: Reflect on the cost of freedom and give Thomas Jefferson, FDR, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Suggested thanks to our public servants. After an included dinner, walk discussions: The Faith of our Founding Fathers and Nazi Racism through the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for a compared to Racism in America today. Return to the hotel for spectacular view of the city from the terrace, and see the famous the evening. (Meals: B, L, D) bronze bust of John F. Kennedy in the grand foyer. On the way home, stop by the beautifully illuminated U.S. Marine Corps War Day 3 - Christian Foundations of our Nation Memorial (Iwo Jima). (Meals: B, L, D) Enjoy breakfast and optional morning prayer before departing the hotel this morning. Take an incredible Guided Tour of the United Day 4 - The Museum of the Bible & Places of Worship States Capitol Building Visitors Center on , the seat of Enjoy breakfast and optional prayer at the hotel before departing America’s government. The US Capitol has housed Congress since to spend the morning at the Museum of the Bible, the new, state 1800 and is one of the most imposing public buildings in the of the art, 420,000 square foot facility. Discover one of the world. The Capitol is where Congress meets to write the laws of world’s largest private collections of biblical objects and artifacts our nation, and where presidents are inaugurated. Its ceilings are which convey the global impact and compelling history of the decorated with historic images, and its halls are lined with tall Bible in a unique, and powerful way, including an absolutely statuaries and paintings representing great events and people in amazing theater/ride experience where “riders” fly through the nation’s history. Enjoy lunch at the Capitol while touring. Washington, DC and see the many sights where Biblical Scripture Afterwards, visit the , the largest national has been etched within the monuments, memorials, and buildings library in the world with more than 100 million items in three throughout the entire city. Enjoy an included lunch. This after- buildings, and is perhaps Washington’s most richly ornamented noon, tour the place of worship of your choice: The Washington building. Depart on foot and tour the Supreme Court. Within the National Cathedral, the Franciscan Monastery, Pope John Paul II walls of this white marble monument, the third branch of our Shrine, or any local church of choice. Volunteer opportunities are government exercises its mandate to protect and interpret the also available. This evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner and closing spirit of the Constitution. The day continues on with a tour of the discussion: Suggested Topic: What is my purpose and how does Visitors Center where you can explore presidential it play a role in God’s plan for our Nation’s future? Return to artifacts, interactive exhibits, and a 14 minute film taking you your hotel. (Meals: B, L, D) inside the White House and First Families. Stop for a photo opp of the White House on your way to Ford’s Theatre, still an active Day 5 - Farewell Friends! theatre, restored as it was the night John Wilkes Booth shot Enjoy breakfast at the hotel prior to checking out. Enjoy a visit to President Abraham Lincoln. The historic site also permits your the National Zooor visit the Smithsonian Museum of your choice entrance to the , the Center for Education and along the before departing for home. (Meals: B, L) Leadership, the Ford’s Theatre Museum, and, of course, Ford’s

Includes: 4 nights’ accommodation; 4 breakfasts; 5 lunches; 4 dinners; admission and guide service as stated in the itinerary including taxes and gratuity. Motor coach, security, and airfare can be added upon request. Itineraries will be tailored to suit your specific requests. Let your GST Professional Travel Associates help guide you through your choices and pricing options.