Oak Hill Elementary Washington, D.C. Educational Tour
Introduction
Oak Hill Elementary / March 14-18 or March 12-16, 2027
Oak Hill Elementary Washington, D.C. Educational Tour
This educational tour takes Oak Hill Elementary students from Orlando to Washington, D.C., exploring iconic sites such as the U.S. Capitol, National Mall, Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, and Smithsonian museums. The trip offers immersive experiences in American history, leadership, and culture, designed to inspire and educate young learners.
Trip Highlights
At a glance
Friday, March 5, 2027
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Sunday, March 7, 2027
Monday, March 8, 2027
Friday, March 5, 2027
Day 1 - Depart Orlando for Washington, D.C.
Begin Journey to Washington, D.C. by Motor Coach
Student group meets and boards motor coach in Orlando, Florida
10:00 PM — Student group meets and boards motor coach in Orlando, Florida.
Depart Orlando for Washington, D.C.
10:30 PM — Depart Orlando for Washington, D.C.
Overnight: Motor coach travel
Overnight: Motor coach travel.
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Day 2 - National Mall and U.S. Capitol
Explore U.S. Capitol and National Mall Memorials
Arrive in Washington, D.C.
Morning — Arrive in Washington, D.C.
Breakfast stop
DateSaturday, Mar 6, 2027
Breakfast stop.
Freshen up and prepare for the day's activities
Freshen up and prepare for the day's activities.
United States Capitol area
DateSaturday, Mar 6, 2027
10:00 AM — United States Capitol area. Capitol exterior and Capitol grounds.
Lunch
DateSaturday, Mar 6, 2027
11:30 AM — Lunch.
National Mall Memorials
DateSaturday, Mar 6, 2027
12:30 PM — National Mall: National World War II Memorial, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War, Vietnam Wall Memorial.
Dinner
DateSaturday, Mar 6, 2027
5:00 PM — Dinner.
Hampton Inn
Check inSaturday, Mar 6, 2027
7:00 PM — Hampton Inn.
Sunday, March 7, 2027
Day 3 - Mary McLeod Bethune and Embassy Row
Historic Sites, Embassy Row, and National Archives
Breakfast at hotel
DateSunday, Mar 7, 2027
7:00 AM — Breakfast at hotel.
Depart hotel
8:15 AM — Depart hotel.
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
DateSunday, Mar 7, 2027
9:00 AM — Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site.
Drive-by tour of Embassy Row / International Embassies
DateSunday, Mar 7, 2027
10:30 AM — Drive-by tour of Embassy Row / International Embassies.
The People’s House: A White House Experience
DateSunday, Mar 7, 2027
11:30 AM — The People’s House: A White House Experience - interactive experience focused on the White House, its history, presidents, first families, and the people who work there. Timed entry is recommended.
Lunch
DateSunday, Mar 7, 2027
1:00 PM — Lunch.
National Archives / Constitution-focused visit
DateSunday, Mar 7, 2027
2:30 PM — National Archives / Constitution-focused visit. Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights.
American History Museum
DateSunday, Mar 7, 2027
3:30 PM — American History Museum.
Dinner
DateSunday, Mar 7, 2027
6:00 PM — Dinner.
Evening bus night tour - Jefferson - FDR - MLK Memorials
DateSunday, Mar 7, 2027
7:00 PM - Evening bus night tour - Jefferson - FDR - MLK Memorials.
Return to hotel
8:30 PM — Return to hotel.
Monday, March 8, 2027
Day 4 - Arlington and Mount Vernon
Presidents, Military History and American Leadership
Breakfast
DateMonday, Mar 8, 2027
7:00 AM - Breakfast.
Depart hotel for Virginia
8:00 AM - Depart hotel for Virginia.
Arlington National Cemetery - Wreath Laying (on request)
DateMonday, Mar 8, 2027
8:30 AM–11:30 AM - Arlington National Cemetery - Wreath Laying (on request). Arlington Memorial Amphitheater, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Kennedy gravesites, U.S. military history.
Depart Arlington
11:45 AM - Depart Arlington. Historic grounds. Four gardens.
Lunch - Mt. Vernon Cafe
DateMonday, Mar 8, 2027
12:15 PM - Lunch - Mt. Vernon Cafe. Washington family history. Museum & Education Center.
George Washington's Mount Vernon
DateMonday, Mar 8, 2027
1:15 PM–4:30 PM - George and Martha Washington's tomb. Washington's Mount Vernon. Student visit includes: George Washington's Mansion.
Depart Mount Vernon
4:45 PM - Depart Mount Vernon.
Dinner
DateMonday, Mar 8, 2027
6:00 PM - Dinner.
Return to hotel
7:30 PM - Return to hotel.
Day 5 - Final D.C. Experience and Departure
17-Mar-2027
Smithsonian Museums and Return Journey
Breakfast and hotel check-out
7:00 AM - Breakfast and hotel check-out.
Load luggage onto motor coach
8:00 AM - Load luggage onto motor coach.
Smithsonian experience
8:30 AM - Smithsonian experience. Your choice of museums based on the students' interests: National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History.
Lunch - Atrium Cafe at the Natural History Museum
1:00 PM - Lunch - Atrium Cafe at the Natural History Museum.
Restroom before boarding bus
Restroom before boarding bus.
Return to motor coach
2:30 PM - Return to motor coach. Load luggage. Final headcount.
Depart Washington, D.C. for Orlando, Florida
3:00 PM - Depart Washington, D.C. for Orlando, Florida.
Motor-coach travel to Orlando
Evening/Overnight - Motor-coach travel to Orlando.
Approximate time of arrival at Oak Hill Elementary
6:00 AM - Thursday - March 18, 2027 - Approximate time of arrival at Oak Hill Elementary.