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Washington DC is one of the most educational places in our nation to visit. We have listed some of the more popular sites, but we are not limiting your selection to these sites. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in visiting an attraction that is not listed. If you have other sites in mind, do not hesitate to ask us about them. We will do what we can to accommodate you. Please call us at (330) 483-4900. We can also be reached by completing our online request form -> Click HERE

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Ford's Theatre - Located in downtown Washington DC is a tribute to President Lincoln’s love of the performing arts. At Ford’s Theatre you can enjoy musicals and plays that hold real family values, a variety of cultures, and represent the true character of American life. Not only is Ford’s Theatre a working theatre, but it is also a wonderful museum. Bring your students by the theatre learn about the performing arts as well as to celebrate the cultural heritage of America . The ever so famous production of 1776 is one of the performances this year at the theatre. This is one show you and your students will not want to miss. Click on the photo to visit the Ford's Theatre website.

Iwo Jima Memorial - This statue captures the glory and the victory of one of the most famous incidents of World War II. On the morning of February 23, 1945, a group of marines placed an American flag on the top of Mount Suribachi , which represented the recapture of the territory taken over by the Japanese. Mount Suribachi was an extinct volcano on the Island of Iwo Jima. Allow your students to see what they have only read about in their history books, and also a very memorable time of our nation’s history. Click on the photo to visit the Iwo Jima Memorial website.

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The Jefferson Memorial - Gaze at one of the most picturesque landmarks of the city that honors such a truly great man in our nation’s history. The Jefferson Memorial holds a breathtaking 19-foot bronze statue of the third U.S. president, and brilliant political mind, Thomas Jefferson. The memorial of a man who your students have learned so much about in their history classes is definitely something that cannot be passed up while you are visiting our nation’s capitol. Click on the photo to visit the Jefferson Memorial website.

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The White House - A structure that needs no introduction is the ever so wonderful Whitehouse. No trip to Washington DC is complete without a chance to take some beautiful pictures of the home of our nation’s president. From Lafayette Park , you can capture some of the best pictures possible of the White House. Why should you go home with only memories of one of the most important buildings in the history of the United States government? This is your opportunity to take home so much more. Click on the photo to visit the White House website.

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Washington Monument - Out of all of the people in our nation’s history, who is more deserving of his own monument than George Washington? Not only was Washington the first President of the United States , but he was also an amazing leader of the Continental Army. This army, under Washington ’s lead, was responsible for gaining our independence from

Great Britain. All of this, and much more is why President Washington received the title, “Father of His Country".

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Arlington National Cemetery- In 1864, Arlington Mansion and the 200 acres of surrounding land were designated as an official military Cemetery. Now with more than 260,000 people of different military history buried in the cemetery, it has turned into quite an educational landmark. Considering that there are military veterans dating back as far as the American Revolution, clear up to the Persian Gulf War, the Arlington National Cemetery holds an amazing amount of our nation's history. Click on the photo to visit the Arlington National Cemetery website.

Korean War Memorial - This memorial was created to honor those Americans who answered the call of duty in 1950 when the United States joined the United Nations in

Korea. To many, the Korean War was something better off forgotten. But to the families of those men who fought in the war, and the families of those who never returned from the war, it means something different. These brave soldiers fought for our freedom, and this memorial is how we honor them.

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Lincoln Memorial - This memorial resembling a Greek temple, built for Abraham Lincoln, has many symbolic attributes. It was built with 36 columns, one for every state that existed at the time of Lincoln's death. If you walk around to the south wall, you can find the Gettysburg Address inscribed in the wall. Also, notice the painting of the Gettysburg Address. It is a depiction of a slave being freed by the angel of truth, Lincoln. If you travel over to the north wall, you will find Lincoln ’s second inaugural speech, along with a mural depicting the unity of the North and South. Click on the photo to visit the Lincoln Memorial website.

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Holocaust Museum - Visit the museum that pays homage to the many who died meaninglessly and tragically during this horrible time. This museum also educates those who do not know exactly how awful Hitler was and what these poor victims had to suffer through. Complete with stories from survivors of the Holocaust, this is a must see. Click on the photo to visit the Holocaust Museum website.

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Mount Vernon - Though President Washington was responsible for the building of the White House, he never actually lived in it because it was not completed. Instead, George and his wife lived in Mount Vernon , which is located in North Virginia on the Potomac River, near Washington DC . Come see where the first president and his wife lived, and are also buried. Near the 18^th century mansion is a brick tomb, which holds the remains of President Washington and his wife. Click on the photo to visit the Mount Vernon website.

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