Christian Heritage Tour Washington DC, Annapolis,  Williamsburg & Monticello

   April 5-10, 2010

Day 1: Arlington
Travel to Washington DC. Sightseeing of our nation's capitol begins with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, the John F. Kennedy Tomb and an outside glimpse of the home of Robert E. Lee. View the Changing of the Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the new Women in Military Service Memorial before we check into our lodging nearby.  (4 nights)

Day 2: Washington, DC Touring
History is being made every day in Washington, DC.  With a Christian history guide we will visit the Capitol Building where laws are created. On Capitol Hill we'll visit the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court. See the stirring Jefferson, Lincoln, Korean, Vietnam, the FDR Memorials and the White House in a driving tour. The afternoon is yours to freely explore the Smithsonian with its treasury of American history.

Day 3: Washington, DC Touring
Today’s sights include a stop at the World War II Memorial, a tour of Ford Theatre, the Peterson House where Lincoln died, Abraham Lincoln’s Church and the Holocaust Museum. Following dinner, an evening Illumination Tour of the memorials, monuments and government buildings tops off our exiting day.

Day 4: Washington Cathedral, Mount Vernon & National Archives
This morning we visit the Washington Cathedral followed by a tour of the National Archives. After free time and lunch in Old Town Alexandria we visit Mount Vernon, the Potomac River estate of George and Martha Washington. A walking tour of the home and grounds provides a step back in time.

Day 5: Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the country and one of America's most popular attractions. Stroll streets dating back to the 1700's. Converse with residents playing the roles of their ancestors exactly as they did more than 200 years ago. It's an exciting glimpse into the early days of our nation. Lodging this evening will be in Richmond, VA. (1 night)

Day 6: Monticello
Before turning toward home we stop in Charlottetown to visit Monticello, the magnificent home of Thomas Jefferson.