Students will reinforce what they have learned in 8th Grade US History while they travel for 6 days and 5 nights to  Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and Hershey Park.  It's a trip of a lifetime as they experience Arlington Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, Independence Hall, Gettysburg Military Park and so much more.

We celebrate the trip by having a blast at the award winning Hershey Park.

On day 1 we'll depart school early in the morning and visit Gettysburg National Military Park including the Birth of Freedom movie, Cyclorama and Museum.  Plus a 2 hour tour of the battlefield.

Then we'll get settled into our fabulous hotel.

Today we'll spend time honoring our fallen heroes at the Arlington, National Cemetery including the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  Followed by an visit to the Iwo Jima Marine Memorial.

Students will be reminded of what happened at Ford's Theatre when they listen to the park ranger speak of the events of that fateful day.

A favorite meal is right down the street at the Washington, D.C. Hard Rock Cafe.

Students will enjoy some time at some of the many Smithsonian Museums including:  the American History Museum, Natural History Museum, Air & Space Museum, National Museum of Art, Museum of the American Indian.

A second night of strolling through memorials, this time the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean Memorial.

Pizza Party and a story from Ole Bess awaits the travelers as they arrive at the hotel for a very entertaining evening.

Trip members will be delighted to walk through the home of George Washington as well as the rest of his estate and educational center.

Students will be immersed in history as they tour our nations Capitol.  They'll get to see the dome as well as the crypt as they are taken on a guided tour throughout the Capitol.

They'll also have a chance to see the Library of Congress and Supreme Court.

A professional group picture is taken with the Capitol in the background.

After some serious learning, students will have a blast as they feast at Medieval Times Dinner Tournament and Theatre before heading back to the hotel.

It's time for a Revolution!

It's hard to imagine what our Founding Fathers went through as they created this experiment in self government.  

We'll be in the very room of Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the new Constitution was signed.

"Let Freedom Ring, Let Freedom Ring" will be their cry as they walk through the Liberty Bell exhibit.

A far greater understanding of our Constitution will be learned as we visit the prestigious Constitution Center.

Included is the home of Betsy Ross, a quaint little house among the ever growing city.

A ride atop a Double Decker Bus through Philadelphia summarizes our visit to the City of Brotherly Love.

We'll fall in love with the lovable Pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo.  Then, tour the amazing National Cathedral.

As we wind up our amazing trip, we'll celebrate at Hershey Park, a fabulous park with awesome roller coasters, an amazing water park, and Chocolate World (probably the best souvenir shop in the world).

Today we'll travel back home stopping at the Golden Corral in Elyria, Ohio on the way.

We'll never forget the times we had on this trip.  Learning so much, walking so far, enjoying the company of friends as we experience a trip of a lifetime.