Washington, D.C.

The perfect capstone to the middle school experience, an 8th grade class trip to Washington, D.C. is a rite of passage for many of our student tour groups. Experiencing our Nation’s Capital brings history to life and provides memorable learning experiences that complement classroom curriculum goals. From the expansive National Mall to the comprehensive Smithsonian Museums, moving memorials, and more, a trip to Washington, D.C. will provide lifelong memories for your student travelers.

While D.C. offers enough to explore for a multi-day tour on its own, many of our student groups enjoy adding an additional destination such as Pittsburgh, Gettysburg, Philadelphia, or Williamsburg.

A group of students posing for a photo in front of The White House.

Washington, D.C. Sample Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival
    • Orientation to National Mall
    • Smithsonian Museums
    • Baseball Game
  • Day 2: Freedom Is Not Free
    • Arlington National Cemetery and Changing of the Guard
    • Iwo Jima Memorial
    • The National Museum of African American History
    • The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
    • Evening Walking Tour of War Memorials
  • Day 3: Branches of Government
    • Tour of the Capitol Building
    • Library of Congress
    • Supreme Court
    • National Archives
    • Evening Walking Tour of Presidential and MLK Jr. Memorials
  • Day 4: Role of the Citizen
    • Tour of Mt. Vernon Mansion, Grounds, and Museum
    • Old Town Alexandria

Featured Experiences

Arlington Cemetery - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Mt. Vernon, Photo Opportunities at the White House and Supreme Court, United States Capitol Building, Smithsonian Museums, and Walking Tours of Key Monuments and Memorials

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