Washington, D.C. Academic Travel Services presents... 2-, 3-, 4-night (or more) performance tour experiences to our nation’s capital. Your group will discover the kaleidoscope of America’s history, culture, sciences and politics in Washington. More than a tour, your trip with A.T.S. offers an educational opportunity to visit our nation’s judicial and legislative centers as well as our national museums, monuments and memorials. The four major objectives of an A.T.S performance tour are: To provide a public performance of the highest quality for your group at a monument, on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Building or at the Old Post Office building; To lead the students to appreciation of our national historical, political and cultural heritage; To learn and view first-hand the fundamentals of our unique federal governmental systems; To discover and appreciate the principles and responsibilities of American citizenship. 1 2 3 4 Washington is a dynamic city. All attractions have different operating hours and it is not unusual for political and diplomatic events to cause unexpected closings. A Trip Every American Should Experience TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Memorials in the Evening �� Gaze upon Thomas Jefferson’s architecture at the Jefferson Memorial. �� Contemplate the impact of the Gettysburg Address at the Lincoln Memorial. �� Reflect upon the more than 58,000 names inscribed upon the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. �� Experience the grandeur of the Kennedy Center, our national center for the performing arts. �� Ponder the impact of the Korean War at the new Korean War Memorial. �� Consider the importance of Franklin Delano Roosevelt at his new memorial. �� Reflect upon the sacrifice of our Armed Forces at the Iwo Jima Memorial. Smithsonian Museums �� See physical evidence of the earth’s rotation. �� View the renowned Hope Diamond. �� Gaze upon life-sized models of a blue whale and dinosaurs. �� Travel back with Francis Scott Key as you view the “Star-Spangled Banner”. �� See the ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” and Archie Bunker’s living room chair. �� Marvel at the Wright brothers’ 1903 Flyer, Charles Lindbergh’s Spir sit of St. Louis, Chuck Yeager’s Bell X-1, John Glenn’s spacecraft Friendship 7. �� Touch an actual moon rock. Arlington National Cemetery �� Reflect upon the legacy of John F. Kennedy at his grave site. �� Witness the ritual of the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. �� Understand America’s contribution to world peace as you tour the grounds. Ford’s Theatre/Petersen House �� See the actual theatre box in which Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865. �� Visit the house across the street where he died the next day and where Secretary of War Edwin Stanton uttered the famous words “Now he belongs to the ages”. United States Capitol Building �� Visit the seat of the Legislative Branch of our government. �� Observe congress in action. �� Discuss important issues with your Congressman or Senator. Supreme Court Building �� Visit the seat of the Judicial Branch of our government. �� Listen to a lecture in the actual chambers of the court. National Archives �� Read the actual signatures on the original documents of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Mount Vernon �� Peer into life as the father of our country, George Washington, knew it. �� Browse around the estate which has preserved everyday life as it appeared 200 years ago. g Experience Washington Sample Itinerary DAY 1 Morning arrival into Washington Breakfast on own, en route Arlington National Cemetery Ford’s Theatre/Petersen House Smithsonian American History Museum Smithsonian Natural History Museum Dinner at Pentagon City Mall Hotel check in this evening DAY 2 Breakfast U.S. Capitol Building tour Smithsonian Air & Space Museum U.S. Holocaust Museum (Daniel’s Story) National Archives Dinner At Union Station 3-hour evening tour of Washington’s Monuments and Memorials DAY 3 Breakfast Hotel check-out Mount Vernon National Cathedral Navy Museum and U.S.S. Barry Depart for home Dinner on own, en route This itinerary is only a sample and may be modified to suit your group’s unique desires 12 Call A.T.S. Toll Free 1-800-523-4293 Office Hours: 8 am – 6 pm (E.S.T)
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