Interesting Facts

White House Interesting Facts Classroom Printout

Here's some interesting facts you can printout and share with your students about the White House.

White House Interesting Facts Classroom Poster

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Videos

7 Interesting Facts About Washington, D.C.

A look at some of what students on a WorldStrides program in Washington D.C. explore and learn.

Discover D.C.

Learn about our Washington, D.C., programs. See some of the sites we visit, like the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, and the Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial, and hear firsthand from students who have traveled with us and experienced Washington, D.C.'s history up close and personal.

Christian Discoveries Washington D.C. Program

Follow along on a WorldStrides Christian Discoveries program to Washington, D.C. Students experience the rich Christian history of our country, and learn about the role God played in the foundation of America.

A Visit to Mount Vernon

A visit to Mt. Vernon with WorldStrides Course Leader Rohulamin Quander teaches much more than history. He shares the story of his ancestors, who lived there as slaves.

On-Site Insights: White House

WorldStrides Course Leader Ron Page talks about how the White House was involved with the passing of the 19th Amendment!

On-Site Insights: Capitol Building

WorldStrides Course Leader Corky Rainey fills us in on the history of the Capitol Dome!

On-Site Insights: National Cathedral

WorldStrides Course Leader Mary Beth Lane points out a detail you might not have noticed at the National Cathedral!

On-Site Insights: Library of Congress

Cheri Hennessy, WorldStrides Course Leader, fills us in on Thomas Jefferson's library, and how it ended up at the Library of Congress!

On-Site Insights: Indonesian Embassy

WorldStrides Course Leader Christian Mirasol explains to us why many embassies in Washington D.C are often found in mansions!

On-Site Insights: Washington Monument

Johanna Denowitz, a WorldStrides Course Leader, talks about what it was like to visit this treasure in the past!

On-site Insights: Jefferson Memorial

Erica Rozek, WorldStrides Course Leader, fills us in on all the facts about the Jefferson Memorial!

On-Site Insights: Air Force Memorial

Mo Barrett, Air Force Veteran and WorldStrides Course Leader, shares some insider insight on the Air Force Memorial in Washington D.C!

On-Site Insights: Lincoln Memorial

Anita Ehler, WorldStrides Course Leader, highlights why the Lincoln Memorial is a beacon of Democracy.

On-Site Insights: FDR Memorial

Brian Syfert, a WorldStrides Course Leader, discusses the fascinating engineering of the FDR Memorial!

On-Site Insights: Mount Vernon

Tracey Syfert, WorldStrides Course Leader, lets us in on some secrets about Mount Vernon!