After a full breakfast, we visit the U.S. Capitol building for an education tour inside our government where we will see the famous Rotunda and Statuary Hall. Next, we step back to a period of defining history in the world, the U.S. Holocaust Museum involving the many details of WWII. The Smithsonian’s African American Museum will be a visit that follows the footsteps of the late Martin Luther King, Jr & Frederick Douglas, among other interesting exhibits.  We will end our evening with an eventful night @ Dave & Buster’s for food, fun & games. (B, L, D)

This morning after breakfast, we will visit the memorials of Thomas Jefferson, FDR & MLK Jr. We will then experience a tour of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception & celebrate Mass. After lunch, we continue our journey with a visit & tour of Catholic University with Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. A visit to the National Archives will give our students a glimpse of the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights & the U.S. Constitution.  (B, L, D)

  This morning after breakfast, we will visit the Mount Vernon, the home of our 1st president, George Washington. Following lunch, we will visit the Franciscan Monastery where we will tour the catacombs, replica of the Holy Land and the church. Up next, a visit to the Museum of the Bible for an interactive journey with Jesus Christ & the impact of the Holy Bible. A visit to the WWII Memorial to remember our fallen soldiers will have an impact on students as they understand the respect for our fallen our soldiers. Tonight, we will enjoy dinner on the Spirit Cruise while we explore the Potomac River & dance the night away! (B, L, D) 

After breakfast, our final day in Washington will begin with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery as we witness the changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns & see JFK’s eternal flame. The Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum will impress us with fantastic exhibits of animals, gems & oceans. After airport check in, we will board a flight back to New Orleans as motor coaches will be waiting to return the group to Cathedral Carmel School in the evening. (B, L)