Christian Discoveries Student Tour: Washington, D.C. and New York City

† Morning Devotional

Walk the beautiful streets of Old Town Alexandria and follow in the footsteps of many of our Founding Fathers.

Explore George Washington’s estate, the mansion he shared with Martha, and an education center that showcases our first president as a farmer and businessman.

(picture stop) Snap some photos in front of the world’s tallest stone monument, a tribute to our first president.

†Spend some time discussing the significant influence our Founding Fathers had on our country.

Discover some of the museums making up the Smithsonian Institution, such as the National History Museum, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art, and the American History Museum.

Learn about the narrative, history, and impact of The Bible in a series of specialized exhibits

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Read some of Jefferson’s famous writings on the walls of this great memorial and gain a new respect for the foresight he had while writing the Declaration of Independence.

Learn how Franklin D. Roosevelt reached out to the American people during the Great Depression. The words of FDR line the walls of the four rooms of this memorial and help you to imagine the comfort they brought to Americans during extremely difficult times.

Experience D.C.’s newest memorial dedicated to the famous civil rights activist.

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(by appointment) Follow the mystery of Lincoln’s assassination from Ford’s Theatre to the nearby house where he died.

(picture stop) Take a picture standing in front of the most recognizable symbol of the presidency.

† Devotional: Pray for the president

Walk the underground tunnels where lawmakers meet; explore the Visitor Center (by appointment); take in the miles of books at the Library of Congress; and sit on the steps of the highest court in the land, the U.S. Supreme Court.

See the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence, and understand how they impact our lives today and ensure our basic freedoms.

Deepen your appreciation for the 16 million who served and 400,000 who lost their lives in battle while fighting to protect our rights and freedoms.

Think about the inscription on the statue’s base, “Uncommon valor was a common virtue,” while you explore this tribute to the U.S. Marines who died while serving our country.

Visit the outdoor installation honoring the 184 victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks at the Pentagon.

†Take the time to explore the Christian foundations of our nation's government.

†Daily Devotional

Visit the many famous sites within the world's largest privately owned business complex. This center is full of shops, museums, and tourist sites.

Take in the beauty of one of the largest gothic-style Catholic churches in the United States.

Experience Manhattan at its most glamorous with high-end boutiques, chic department stores, and student favorites like the Apple Store and Tiffany & Co®.

Enjoy this 840-acre oasis in the midst of the busy city, which features the Carousel, Strawberry Fields, and the Great Lawn.

Enjoy the excitement of a Broadway show and pose for a group photo in Times Square.

Visit the iconic and lively center of New York City’s theatre district known as the “crossroads of the world”.

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Ride the subway to Lower Manhattan and take a ferry to Liberty Island, where you will visit this landmark monument to freedom that greets newcomers to New York Harbor.

†Think about the symbolic connection between Lady Liberty and the cost of freedom.

Experience the immigration museum on the historic site of America’s primary gateway for millions of immigrants. See the more than 700,000 names listed on the Wall of Valor, and even research your ancestors by accessing passenger records in the museum’s interactive history center.

†Imagine living in a place where your faith in God is forbidden. Take some time to discuss the sacrifices and struggles of these immigrants.

Visit America’s financial center, home to the New York Stock Exchange, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Chase Manhattan Bank, and Federal Hall.

Reflect as you visit the twin pools paying tribute to the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks.

Take some time to discuss what part you will play in God's plan for our nation's future.

*This itinerary may be modified and inclusions and airports substituted depending on your travel dates, arrival and departure times, national holidays, hours of operation, and events beyond WorldStrides’ control.