Christian Discoveries – Washington, D.C. and Williamsburg

† Morning Devotional

Explore replicas of the three ships that sailed from England to Virginia. Learn about the colonists in a recreated 17th-century fort and watch historical interpreters at a Powhatan Indian Village.

Experience 18th-century colonial life as you explore the Revolutionary City and meet people of the past such as wigmakers, blacksmiths, tinsmiths, and an apothecary.

† 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

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

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.

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

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.

† Devotional Discussion: Reflect on the cost of freedom

† Morning Devotional

Pay your respects to the hundreds of thousands of brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country. During the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, reflect on the true meaning of sacrifice while Taps is played to honor the fallen soldiers.

† Devotional Discussion: Learn from the sacrifices of others

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.

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

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

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

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

† Devotional: Pray for the president

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

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

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

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