Field trips to the Thomas Jefferson Building Class tour to the Thomas Jefferson Building, Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence document but did you know that there were four other Continental Congress members who assisted him? John Adams of Massachusetts, Roger Sherman of Connecticut, Robert Livingston of New York, and Benjamin
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The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a great reason to plan a field trip for students. It is the nation’s greatest spring celebration, held in Washington, DC in March. The Festival includes diverse and creative programming promoting traditional and contemporary arts and culture, natural beauty, and community spirit. Each year, the Festival commemorates the anniversary of
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Educational tours to learn about America Black History On July 18, 1998 the statue, “The Spirit of Freedom,” dedicated to the African American Civil War Memorial to honor the soldiers and sailors who fought during the Civil War to preserve the Union and end the tyranny of slavery. On the Wall of Honor behind the statue
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Martin Luther King Jr Memorial We will celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday on January 21, 2012. He was born on January 15, 1929. Martin Luther King Jr a noble peace winner, clergyman, activist and a leader in the African American Civil Rights movement exemplifies a person of great stature. Being one of the most influential
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Another of DC’s instantly recognizable landmarks, the Lincoln Memorial honors the nation’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. Dedicated in 1922, architect Henry Bacon designed the Greek-inspired temple. The Lincoln statue, which tops out at 19 feet, was sculpted by Daniel Chester French, the chairman of the Commission of Fine Arts. Above the temple’s 38 columns are
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Schools are close for the Holidays but your students can still read about some events that brings in the New Year in the nation’s capital. For a classic Washington experience, try New Year’s Eve at the Kennedy Center, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra performing musical selections by the world’s most celebrated composers. Or spend the
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National Mall and Memorial Parks (NAMA) NAMA’s origins are as old as the capital city itself. The open spaces and parklands envisioned by Peter L’Enfant’s plan, which was commissioned by President George Washington, created an ideal stage for national expressions of remembrance, observance, celebration, and expression of First Amendment rights. With everything from colossal monuments
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The DreamWorks Experience at Gaylord National Resort Every year the Gaylord National Resort goes all out for the Holidays. They offer the DreamWorks Experience, where you get to enjoy the laughs along you favorite characters: Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and the animals of Madagascar! DreamWorks Interactive Holiday Experience Includes: ICE! featuring DreamWorks’ Shrek the Halls
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Heard about ICE?! ICE! Featuring DreamWorks’ Shrek the Halls is a one-of-a-kind winter holiday attraction that runs this year from Nov. 16, 2012 to Jan. 6, 2013 in the Christmas on the Potomac celebration, located at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in Maryland. If you will be in the DC area, getting your
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A fresh new spin on the Holiday favorite The Nutcracker! When visiting Washington DC for the Holidays, you could take the opportunity to watch a one-of-a-kind rendition of the all-timefavorite Christmas classic ballet: The Nutcracker. Group reservations must be made through email or phone: (202) 785-0035. “A fresh, urban take on the Nutcracker story! With
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