WorldStrides Educational Student Travel Programs - Washington DC, New York, Florida, Costa Rica Destinations

As home to our nation's government, Washington, D.C. is one of the most powerful cities in the world. Steeped in history and rich in culture, D.C. provides ample opportunities for students to celebrate the past and prepare for the future.

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WorldStrides Programs to D.C :
	Inauguration 2009 ~ Students explore the history and politics of our nation’s capital as its next president is sworn into office.
	Discover DC ~ Students discover U.S. History and government in one of the most powerful cities in the world, Washington D.C.
	Heritage Festivals ~ With over 90 festivals all across the country, students are given the opportunity to perform on some of the nation's best stages while broadening their knowledge and understanding of the world.
	Christian Discoveries ~ On a Christian Discoveries program, students are challenged to evaluate their personal relationship with God and discover how they can make a difference in the world.
The Capitol: See the Rotunda and the Senate and House chambers where Congress meets. White House: Visit the most famous House in America - home to our President and the Executive Branch of our Government. Lincoln Memorial: Pay tribute to our 16th President and read his famous Gettysburg Address. Arlington National Cemetery: See the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Eternal Flame at JFK's gravesite, and the Challenger Memorial. Smithsonian Museums: Nine of the sixteen Smithsonian Museums are located on the Mall in D.C., including the Air and Space Museum, Museum of Natural History, and Museum of American History. Vietnam Veterans Memorial: This wall of black granite contains the names of all the men and women missing or killed in Vietnam. Washington Monument: This 555-foot structure dedicated to our 1st President is the tallest stone monument in the world. Holocaust Museum: This museum is a living memorial to the six million Jews and millions of other victims of the Holocaust.