Washington, D.C. Catholic Focus: 5 days & 4 nights
Faith, history, and education come together in Washington, D.C.! Students grow in their personal faith while exploring the nation’s capital. Devotionals, prayer time, and scripture are integrated into this educational Catholic travel program. This ensures that students have a unique and spiritually rewarding experience while learning about our nation’s history and culture.
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Washington, D.C.
5 Days
Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Welome to Washington D.C.!
Arrive in Washington, D.C.
Meet your WorldStrides representative and begin your once-in-a- lifetime experience!
LunchArlington National Cemetery
America’s most famous military cemetery: Changing of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Kennedy Gravesites
Discussion: Learning from the sacrifices of others
Iwo Jima Memorial
A tribute to all
U.S. Marines based on the famous WWII photo by Joe Rosenthal
Pentagon Memorial
Honors the 184 victims of the 9/11 attack at the Pentagon
Dinner and hotel check-in
Day 2 :
Walk in the Footsteps of our Founding Fathers
Breakfast and Morning PrayerAlexandria
One of America's oldest and most historic cities
Mount Vernon
George Washington’s home, plantation, and Education Center, which showcases life during colonial times, 18th- century treasures, and our first president as a farmer and businessman
Washington Monument
(picture stop) The world’s tallest stone monument, which honors our nation’s first president
LunchCapitol Hill Grounds Tour
Capitol Visitor Center (by appointment), Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress. Prayer: for our nation and its leaders
National Archives
Home of the original Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence
Dinner and return to hotel
Day 3 :
Continue to Explore Our Nation's Capital
Breakfast and Morning PrayerLincoln Memorial
In remembrance of former President Abraham Lincoln and the great nation he fought to preserve during the Civil War
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to the more than 58,000 men and women killed or missing in Vietnam
Discussion: Reflecting on the cost of freedom
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Tribute to the men and women who defended South Korea in the Korean War
LunchSmithsonian Institution
The world's largest museum complex. National Air and Space Museum, Natural History Museum, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History
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Jefferson Memorial
Dedicated to our third president and author of the Declaration of Independence
Kennedy Center
A magnificent performing arts center dedicated to our 35th president
World War II
Memorial Honors the 16 million who served — and 400,000 who died— in the U.S. Armed Forces during WWII, and all who supported the war effort from home
Day 4 :
Continue Learning!
Breakfast and Morning PrayerNaval Museum
(by appointment) U.S. Navy exhibit showcases maritime history from the Revolution to present times
FDR Memorial
In remembrance of former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
MLK Memorial
Honors the famous civil rights activist, Martin Luther King, Jr.
LunchNational Postal Museum
A unique perspective on America’s postal history
Holocaust Museum
Get a glimpse of life for the victims of Nazi Germany with a viewing of “Daniel’s Story” at this living memorial
National Portrait Gallery
Famous for its showcase of distinguished Americans in portraits, photographs, and other visual media
Dinner and return to hotel
Day 5 :
Pray and Reflect.
Breakfast and hotel check-outNational Shrine of Immaculate Conception
Celebrate mass at the largest Catholic Church in North America
Ford’s Theatre and Petersen House
(by appointment) Where President Lincoln was shot and later died on that fateful day
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