African American Heritage Tour

Overview

As our nation’s capital, the Washington DC area has become a confluence of African American history, heritage, and culture. From learning about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad to visiting the gravesite of Thurgood Marshall, one of the NAACP lawyers during the Brown vs. Board of Education hearing at the Supreme Court. Walk in the footsteps of Representative John Lewis, and stand where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech. This tour will guide your group through history and stories to learn how these events and people impact us today.

**This trip qualifies for educator CEUs.

Day 1 - Travel Day / National Museum of African American History and Culture

Day 2 - Harriett Tubman Underground Railroad Visitors Center

Day 3 - Arlington National Cemetery / African American Civil War Memorial and Museum

Day 4 - Capitol Hill / Travel Day

Itinerary

Day 1 - Travel Day / National Museum of African American History and Culture

Arrival
Afternoon visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Dinner
Evening visit to the Tidal Basin Memorials highlighting the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Day 2 - Harriett Tubman Underground Railroad Visitors Center

Breakfast
Depart for Maryland
Morning visit to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitors Center
Lunch
Afternoon guided bus tour of additional sites related to Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Return to DC
Dinner
Evening visit to the Lincoln Memorial with time to read Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech

Day 3 - Arlington National Cemetery / African American Civil War Memorial and Museum

Breakfast
Morning visit to Arlington National Cemetery highlighting the gravesites of Medgar Evers and Thurgood Marshall
Lunch
Afternoon exterior visit to the White House
Afternoon visit to the African American Civil War Memorials and Museum
Dinner at Bens Chili Bowl
Evening visit to the Vietnam, Korea, and WWII Memorials

Day 4 - Capitol Hill / Travel Day

Breakfast
Morning visit to Capitol Hill with visits to the US Capitol, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress
Depart

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Online Process

Our goal is to take away the hassle of paperwork, trip logistics, insurance, and payments through our simple online process.

Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

Interested in This Tour?

Contact one of our Travel Specialists to begin planning your JE tour.

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