EXPLORE OUR NATION’S CAPITAL
You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy Washington D.C.’s rich and unique history by taking part in one of these exciting activities. The activities will take place on the afternoon of Monday, May 4th immediately following lunch.
Complete your registration form to select the activity you'd most like to attend.
International Spy Museum
The International Spy Museum is an interactive historical experience that immerses guests into the top-secret world of international espionage. The brand-new museum opened its doors in L’Efant Plaza in 2018, and offers incredible panoramic views of the U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, and Potomac River. Visitors will be able to view and interact with the world’s foremost collection of spy artifacts, and hear first-hand accounts from intelligence officers as they put their own espionage skills to the test.
The Lincoln Experience
Follow in the footsteps of one of the most popular figures in all of world history. Guests will tour sites that are synonymous with the life and death of our nation’s 16th president. The tour begins at Ford’s Theater where Lincoln spent that fateful night in 1865. Guests will also be able to view the Peterson House, where the President ultimately spent his final moments. You will also have access to the Center for Education and Leadership, which contains two stories of exhibits that detail the aftermath if Lincoln’s assassination and how it impacted his legacy. The tour rounds out at the cottage where Lincoln spent most of his time during the peak of the Civil War and where he drafted the Emancipation Proclamation.
National Mall Walking Tour
Home to some of the grandest and most well-known monuments, memorials, and statues that celebrate the history of the United States, the National Mall is one of the most prestigious national parks. The two-mile stretch from the Capitol building to the Lincoln Memorial features many activities and attractions including the ten Smithsonian Museums, the Jefferson Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Korean and Vietnam Veterans War Memorials. There is plenty to see, so make sure you bring a comfortable pair of walking shoes!
National ARCHIVES
The National Archives Museum offers public access to the documents that have framed our nation’s history and democracy. Guests will step into the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom, which houses The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and The Bill of Rights. You will have the opportunity to view these historic documents and learn how they have shaped our nation’s history and values. Guests will also be able to tour an exciting traveling exhibit: Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote, which highlights the relentless struggle of diverse activists throughout U.S. history to secure voting rights for all American women. The tour also includes access to the public vaults. This interactive exhibit includes artifacts such as Oval Office recordings, and invites guests to explore and even touch some of the most interesting documents, photos, and films housed at the archives
