The African Art Museum is an amazing cultural exhibit displaying the differences between the traditional art we see in America and the art that describes the way of life in Africa. It is also the largest publicly held collection of contemporary African art in the United States! In the Museum, your educational group will find more than 9,000 objects representing almost every country in Africa dating from ancient to recent times. The African Art Museum contains just about every type of art you could think of! They show textiles, photography, sculpture, pottery, paintings, jewelry, and video art. Educational travel groups will enjoy the chance to view the amazing works of such an influential people! The lectures, public discussions, films, storytelling, musical performances, and workshops that help to improve your better understanding of the African culture will make the educational process come alive! This will be an experience you remember for years to come! Your group will get the opportunity to see the relics of the African people and view the world through their eyes. This Museum is more than unique and your educational travel group will adore the amazingly kept artifacts and the combination of different art styles kept in each floor. Masks, paintings, and more will make you want to wander every floor! Don’t let your travel group miss out on an amazing opportunity to see the largest publicly held collection of African artifacts in the United States today! Who knows when you’ll get the chance to visit again?

The Air and Space Museum in the Smithsonian is an excellent place for history, flight, and space lovers! This Museum has thousands of objects on display over the topic of flying and exploring space. Your educational tour group will absolutely love seeing amazing artifacts like a lunar rock you can actually touch, Albert Einstein’s Planetarium, a Public Observatory, and even the first successful airplane! Imagine the excitement on your groups’ faces when they get the amazing opportunity to see the advancements of flight and space technology over the years. The Lunar Exploration Vehicles exhibit displays the Apollo Lunar Module, Lunar Orbiter, Surveyor, Ranger, and Clementine spacecraft. Your educational tour group will get to see objects that have actually been on the moon! Your tour group will have the time of their lives as they explore every thought they have ever had about flight and space exploration. This Museum even has a more sensitive exhibit meant to memorialize the men and air machines of World War II. In the exhibition Moving Beyond Earth, your group will be told the recent history of human spacecraft and think of future possibilities for our space exploration expedition. Seeing these amazing exhibits will brighten up a dull day for any group tour! There are even flight simulators offered for use of the public to help your sense of imagination! Flight simulation rides are a guaranteed way to bring even more fun to the already exciting artifacts and displays offered by the Air and Space Museum!

The Crime and Punishment Museum is located in Washington, D.C. It is also known as the Crime Museum. The exhibits and activities that are available focus on the history of crime, and crime Scene investigation. All of the exhibits are interactive in nature. The museum has several galleries throughout the facility. They include: A Notorious History of American Crime, Punishment: The Consequence of Crime, Crime Fighting, and Crime Scene Investigation. A Notorious History of American Crime is a gallery that gives visitors a glimpse into the evolution of crime and the criminal through the ages. It begins with the medieval knights and greedy pirates and continues with the gun-slingers of the old American West. The gallery also displays crime in today specifically white-collar criminals that hide behind a computer screen and are able to steal a person’s identity. Punishment: The Consequence of Crime involves the group gaining first-hand experience in the severity of a criminal’s punishment when caught. Features include: a booking room, mug shots, and a Lie Detector Test.

George Washington, the commander in chief of American forces in the revolutionary war and the first president of the United States along with his wife Martha Washington, called Mount Vernon home for more than forty years. This location is now one of the most popular historic estates in America. It is situated along the Potomac River in northern Virginia, just 16 miles south of Washington, D.C. Today, groups can visit the following locations: the Mansion, more than a dozen original structures, Washington’s Tomb, and nearly 50 acres of his plantation. The estate also contains a working blacksmith shop and the Pioneer Farm, a 4-acre demonstration farm with a reconstructed slave cabin and 16-sided treading barn. The Ford Orientation Center shows an inspiring film, We Fight to Be Free. You will also want to stop by the Donald W. Reynolds museum. It is home to 25 Theaters and Galleries which tell the story detailing the life of George Washington, with over 500 original artifacts, 11 video presentations and even an immersion theater experience. The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant is a charming place to dine featuring the option to enjoy candlelit dinner daily. The inn offers 6 intimate dining rooms 2 with fireplaces, all with colonial charm, costumed colonial servers, and delicious regional and colonial cuisine. Mount Vernon is an American landmark and also a lasting reminder of the life and legacy of the father of our country.

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The Lincoln memorial honors Abraham Lincoln who was the 16th president of the United States. He fought to preserve our nation during the Civil War, from 1861-1863. This location has been the sight for many famous speeches since its dedication in 1922, including Marten Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963. The memorial has a beautiful structure with seven-foot diameter columns that stretch 44 feet high. The design of the memorial is similar to a Greek temple design. There are 36 columns that represent the number of states in the Union at the time of Lincoln’s death. There is a 19-foot larger than life-size marble statue of Lincoln that is inscribed with the words from both the Gettysburg Address and the Second Inaugural Address that sits in the center of the memorial. The group members may also consider visiting the memorial at night because it is illuminated and gives you a more exquisite view and is also less crowded during the nighttime hours of operation.

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The Jefferson Memorial is located in Washington, D.C. The memorial honors the author of the Declaration of Independence and the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. The location contains a 19-foot statue of Thomas Jefferson, as well as excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. This iconic structure is noted for its circular marble steps, portico, a circular colonnade of Iconic order columns and a shallow dome. Over 2 million visitors come to the memorial each year. Take the time to view the beauty of the cherry trees and blossoms while at the memorial. Its dedication took place in 1943. There are interpretative tours given by the park rangers. They are also available if group members have questions during the visit. Thomas Jefferson firmly believed in equal rights, democracy, and education available to all, freedom of religion and separation between church and state. Jefferson was also a writer, musician, scientist and inventor.

Arlington National Cemetery serves as a memorial to Veterans who have lost their lives in various wars. Our former president, John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy are buried at this location. John F. Kennedy was assassinated in November, 1963. This location is well-known and contains some interesting history within its gates. Over 4 million people visit this memorial each year. Upon entering the gates, you will find a Welcome center, which contains maps, guidebooks, exhibits, and a bookstore. You may tour the grounds on your own or take the interpretative shuttles. The shuttles will take the group to the Arlington House which sits atop the highest point of the cemetery and then return to the center. When visiting this historical landmark, don’t forget to stop by the tomb of the unknowns. This tomb was dedicated in 1921. It stands on a hill overlooking Washington, D.C. It contains remains of soldiers from WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Also during your visit, make sure to check out the Arlington house. This location is the former home of Robert E. lee, known for assisting in healing the nation following the Civil War. The house sits atop a hill with the best view of D.C. It is now preserved as a memorial of Robert E. Lee and contains interesting artifacts.

Everyone remembers the hard-to-miss political campaigns that roar over radios, stare at you from your television, stand on the signs in people’s lawns, and even speak to you through the phone during election times. All of this advertising done, but how much do you really know about the person you potentially voted for? Here is one fantastic way to truthfully understand your elected congress person. This opportunity to meet your congressman can be a once in a lifetime experience for anyone and a great way to teach your travel group or educational tour about the process of election and the responsibilities of a congressperson. Ask questions and explore the mind of a Politian when you take advantage of this remarkable instance in which your group will truly learn what it means to be an American and see the impact of their opinions and how just one vote may change the life of an individual! This would be a great addition to any group wanting to learn about our government or just learn in general. For any young aspiring politicians, in the group, this meeting will be something memorable an influential. You may even get the chance to first-hand hear the life story of the person you chose to represent you. Your educational travel group will not want to miss an opportunity as rare and as valuable as this! Help to sculpt the minds of your group as well as maintain a sense of American pride and recognition when you see your congressperson for yourself!

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The United States Capitol is located in Washington, D.C. This iconic building is a part of Capitol Hill. This location is a must-see for your adult group! There are a variety of activities and tours available for visitors. Some of the tours include: Capitol and The Congress During the Civil War tour, North Brumindi Corridor, the Exhibition Hall Family Program, and the War of 1812. The Capitol and the Congress During the Civil War features the following: explore how the Capitol was used during the Civil War, critical debates that took place during the War and also key judicial decisions that were made during the time period. The Exhibition Hall Family Program is a 20 minute tour that involves understanding historical documents and artifacts. Through stories and objects, explore and learn how congress and the Capitol have changed in conjunction with the country over time. The Brumindi Corridor is a special tour offered allowing visitors the opportunity to view the ornate paintings on the walls and ceilings. These were designed by Constantino Brumidi and are located on the first floor in the Senate Wing of the Capitol.