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Start at the Archives, a neoclassical building that acts as a temple to American history. Once inside. Your expert guide will introduce you to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution while observing the original documents. These papers, alongside the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers, are all signed by the prominent statesmen and founding fathers like Alexander Hamilton. Moving to the Public Vaults Exhibits, you’ll come face to face with letters from George Washington and John F. Kennedy. You’ll even see the Emancipation Proclamation, which, in 1863, led to the abolishment of slavery. Finally, in the Rubenstein Gallery, you’ll examine more historical documents like the Magna Carta of 1297, written well before the United States was even conceived, yet pivotal in influencing the other documents that you’ll experience in the Archives. By the end, you will have witnessed firsthand the humble documentation that created the world’s most powerful country.
After a break for lunch, we’ll talk politics and history as we trace Washington DC’s evolution from a swamp to the capital of one of the world’s most influential nations. Explore the City Upon a Hill with a knowledgeable guide who will show you Capitol Hill – the place where it all happens in the United States. Learn about the main buildings including the Capitol and the Supreme Court. Visit the magnificent exteriors while popping inside the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress, as well exploring Thomas Jefferson’s library and inspecting a real Gutenberg Bible. Your guide will end the tour providing access passes (and information about security protocols) for the visitor’s galleries of the current chambers for the House of Representatives and or the Senate, to be seen at your leisure.
Highlights Generally Include: (but not limited to)
Declaration of Independence
United States Constitution
Bill of Rights
Magna Carta of 1297
Handwritten George Washington letter
Petition signed by citizens advocating abolishment of slavery
Citation issued to Rosa Parks
Letters written by Alexander Hamilton
Exterior of the Capitol
Exterior of the Supreme Court
Museum of the Supreme Court
Possible viewing of the Courtroom
View of the Main Reading Room of Library of Congress
Gutenberg Bible
Thomas Jefferson’s library
Statue of Freedom
(based on group size)18 years of age or older
(based on group size)Between 10 - 17 years of age
(based on group size)Between 0 - 9 years of age
