Christian Discoveries Student Tour: Washington, D.C.

† 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.

† Devotional Discussion: The faith of our Founding Fathers

Discover some of the museums making up the Smithsonian Institution, such as the Natural 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

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.

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

† Morning Devotional

(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

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

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.

† Devotional Discussion: Explore the Christian foundations of our nation’s government

Contemplate Lincoln’s achievements and stand where Martin Luther King, Jr., stood when he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

† Devotional Discussion: Reflect on the cost of freedom

Scan more than 58,000 names inscribed on the Wall, representing the men and women who were killed or missing in action during the Vietnam War.

Walk among 19 statues, each depicting a soldier in realistic garb, as they march through Korea’s rough terrain during the Korean War.

† Morning Devotional

(picture stop) Snap some photos in front of the world’s tallest stone monument.

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.

Experience the Holocaust through the eyes of a child in Daniel’s Story, at this living memorial to the victims of Nazi Germany.

Ride through the impressive Washington, D.C., street that is lined with more than 100 foreign embassies.

Come face-to-face with more than 3,500 exotic animals, including two giant pandas on loan from China.

† Closing Discussion: What part will you play in God’s plan for our nation’s future?

Please note: Travel time from different parts of the country may modify this itinerary. Prices vary depending on departure city and duration of program. *Itineraries 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.