8th Grade Washington DC trip

Miss Sally was our tour guide.  She was wonderful with the youth and knowledgeable about the history. 

Lucy, Molly, Wendy, Garisha, and Sophia were the friends I got to hang out with.

The 9/11 Memorial at The Pentagon

The 9/11 Memorial at The Pentagon, each bench represents someone who died their placement was based on age and the direction they faced on whether they were on the plane or in The Pentagon.

Mt. Vernon

Mt Vernon was one of the last stops on our tour.  The weather was beautiful.

Arlington Cemetery

Arlington Cemetery was a solemn experience.  We were able to see Kennedy's grave, the memorial to the crew of the Challenger and the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  

Monuments around the Mall

Washington Monument, WWII Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, Military Women Memorial, The Three Soldiers statue, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, FDR Memorial, WWI Memorial, Washington Memorial

The Supreme Court, & The Capital

Here is a picture of Bus #5 on the steps of the Supreme Court, and a picture of all 5 busses on the steps of the Capital.

The Museum of American History

One of my favorite exhibits was about girls in America.  It went through occupations, fashion, health, and lots more.  I also enjoyed the First Ladies exhibit, but did not get pictures. 

 

While we were at the Museum of Natural History the President was suppose to leave for a day trip to Pennsylvania.  So we went outside and watched for his helicopter.  It was a fun break in a busy day.

Museum of Natural History

This museum is chuck full of a lot of things.  The girls liked the Hope Diamond and the other gems.  I enjoyed the bugs.  We all enjoyed the Ocean exhibit.

The Portrait Gallery

We saw all Presidents Portraits.  The kids were assigned to pick which one they would want to hang out with and which one looked most "presidential."

The Holocaust Museum

This museum is amazing.  It takes your through the event leading up and during the Holocaust and makes you think.

The last picture is the first picture we took on the trip.  This is our lunch break at a food court in a mall in Ohio.  Wendy was ready to have fun!