Every student deserves the opportunity to be immersed in learning what it means to be an American. Our nation’s capitol has so much to offer! Visit the Smithsonian Institute Museums and see everything from Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers to the Hope Diamond. Feel the solemnity of the sacrifices of our countrymen by taking part in a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Amazing performance opportunities abound, such as the Washington National Cathedral or the Old Post Office, Washington’s first skyscraper built in 1899. Enjoy the precision and pride from a concert by our Armed Forces bands, choirs, or orchestras. While visiting our nation’s capitol, add a side trip to Williamsburg, VA and learn about the beginning of our nation’s history.