Washington D.C. - Educational Field Trip Ideas

Our nation's capital city, Washington D.C. is one of theopportunity to tour the building that acts as the focal
greatest classrooms in the world. Students can take apoint of the U.S. democratic system. A field trip to the
senior class trip, high school trip, band trip, or musicalU.S. Capitol provides students keen insight into the true
tour to Washington D.C. for three to four days orexecution of balance of power between executive,
more. Student travel tours will have time to visit somelegislative and judicial branches of government.
of the major destinations in Washington D.C. over thisEducational student tours observe Senate and the U.S
time period, and take in the cultural and diningHouse of Representatives' chambers in the U.S.
opportunities available, too.Capitol. A visit to the President's Room is also a great
There are so many sites to see in the Washingtonstop on a school field trip because it is a place where
D.C. area. A brief itinerary of some of the morehistorical bills have been signed. During a student tour
popular student tour destinations in Washington D.C.,of the U.S. Capitol Building visitors will also learn about
along with the national capital's educationalthe prized historical moments that have defined
components, are discussed here.American democracy.
In the heart of Washington D.C.: The WashingtonWhite House VIP Tour: Save Time on Field Trips to
MonumentWashington D.C.
The construction of the Washington Monument startedEven with security concerns, it is still possible to visit
in 1848, was interrupted by the Civil War, and it wasthe White House and receive a tour. Student groups
completed and dedicated in 1885. Student tour groupswith special reservations skip waiting in line to take the
can learn about the history of the placement of theWhite House VIP tour. This tour is one the highlights of
monument, the materials that went into its constructionan educational field trip to Washington D.C. The White
(including cornerstone and capstone) and the fundHouse VIP tour is usually given by a special agent or
raising and architectural efforts that created one of theanother qualified educational tour guide. Students will
nation's most treasured monuments. Interwoven with avisit the Diplomatic Reception Room, Map Room, State
student tour that includes a visit to the monument isDining Room, Library, the Northeast Gate of the White
George Washington's legacy along with details on hisHouse and more. Student tours of the White House
lasting impact on American history, politics, and theare also available from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday
formation of democracy. Make arrangements to visitthrough Saturday.
the Washington Monument on student field trips toEducational field trips are a great way to expand a
Washington D.C.student's understanding about the function of
Educational field trips to the U.S. Capitol in Washingtondemocracy. The history of our representative
D.C.government is contained in a school field trip to
The US Capitol building is always a popular choice onWashington D.C. and needs to be explained by a
school field trips to Washington D.C. Students tourqualified, student friendly tour guide for maximum
groups will learn about the historical and culturalbenefits for any student group. These field trip ideas
significance of the U.S. Capitol Building. Educationalare an excellent way to begin planning a field trip to
tours to the U.S. Capitol Building will also have anWashington D.C.