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Washington, D.C.

The Best of the Capital: Discover D.C. With Your Grandchild

Program No. 24846RJ
Discover the nation’s capital with your grandchild on this expert-led exploration, from founding fathers to monuments and memorials — even down to its haunted history!
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GrandparentCity DiscoveriesNewAges 9 – 13
Length
6 days
Rating
New
Activity Level
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2,149 / ADULT
1,149 / CHILD

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6 days
5 nights
11 meals
5B 3L 3D
1
Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Washington, DC
2
Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria
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3
Monuments, Capitol & Archives
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4
People's House, Smithsonian Museum, Free Time
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5
Free Time, National Building Museum, Ghost Walk
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6
Program Concludes
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At a Glance

Explore Washington D.C. with your grandchild and learn about our founding fathers as you walk in their footsteps. Explore the Capitol Building and the Smithsonian’s Museum of the American Indian. Led by a distinguished group of knowledgeable instructors, this is an invigorating introduction to the nation’s capital, the city’s memorials, neighborhoods and famous figures. We’ll embark on a learning adventure to discover D.C., even down to its haunted history with a ghost adventure through the historic streets surrounding the White House.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking 1-4 miles per day, including on/off motor coaches, some standing.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Gain historical insights with experts at Washington’s most treasured monuments, memorials and museums.
  • Explore Mount Vernon, diving into George Washington's life as a pioneering farmer, businessman, soldier and leader.
  • Discover a historical tavern and apothecary in Old Town Alexandria, where conversations that shaped today’s political, economic and social structures were held.
Featured Expert
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Leigh Jameson
Leigh Jameson is a Virginia native and local to the D.C. area for most of her life. She has over thirty-five years' experience as an actor and storyteller, and has served as a group leader throughout the East Coast. Over the past fifteen years, Leigh has worked with some of the most prestigious museums in the country, including the Smithsonian's American History Museum, Mount Vernon, and Colonial Williamsburg, and has two published guidebooks focused on this history.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Leigh Jameson is a Virginia native and local to the D.C. area for most of her life. She has over thirty-five years' experience as an actor and storyteller, and has served as a group leader throughout the East Coast. Over the past fifteen years, Leigh has worked with some of the most prestigious museums in the country, including the Smithsonian's American History Museum, Mount Vernon, and Colonial Williamsburg, and has two published guidebooks focused on this history.
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Brian Hilton was a guide and researcher at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate for 10 years, and has portrayed George Washington as a historical interpreter since 2007. He was selected as the James Madison Fellow for the Commonwealth of Virginia from 2021-2022, and currently is the official George Washington for the City of Alexandria, Virginia. He is, first and foremost, an educator and academic portraying Washington with the goal and intention of informing, inspiring and interacting with audiences across the country and around the world.
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Terry Rose has been leading history programs in Washington, D.C.; New York; and Boston, as well as the historic triangle of Virginia for a decade. She also leads history programs in New England and natural science programs in the Western National Parks. She has a bachelor’s degree in health education with a minor in science from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in guidance and counseling from the University of South Florida. Her first profession was as a middle school educator and counselor.
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