Foundations of Our Nation

Overview

This all-encompassing tour will be sure to capture your group’s attention and imagination as they gain a new appreciation for our nation’s history through a Biblical worldview. On the Foundations of our Nation tour, you will explore the historic beginnings of our country, and how faith permeates our past and present. Your group will start with our seats of government in Washington D.C. before going back in time visiting the living museums of Jamestown Settlement and Colonial Williamsburg.

STAY LONGER?

Add day trips to Gettysburg, Monticello, St. John’s Church – Richmond, Philadelphia, and Ministry

ALTERNATE ACTIVITIES

WASHINGTON D.C.

National Cathedral, Mount Vernon, Spy Museum, National Zoo, Holocaust Museum, Metro Ride, or Ford’s Theater

Day 1 - Travel Day / Smithsonian Museums / Archives / Tidal Basin Memorials

Day 2 - Capitol Hill / Museum of the Bible / White House / Mall Memorials

Day 3 - Arlington National Cemetery / Mount Vernon / Williamsburg

Day 4 - Colonial Williamsburg

Day 5 - Jamestown / Travel Day

Itinerary

Day 1 - Travel Day / Smithsonian Museums / Archives / Tidal Basin Memorials

After meeting your JE Tour Director at the airport, transfer to Washington DC
Spend the afternoon exploring the Smithsonian Museums and the National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the US Constitution
Dinner
Evening guided walking tour of the Tidal Basin Memorials: Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and FDR Memorials
Check into hotel & conclude the day with devotions

Day 2 - Capitol Hill / Museum of the Bible / White House / Mall Memorials

Breakfast at hotel
Start your morning on Capitol Hill praying for the leadership of our country
- Interior guided tour of the US Capitol Building (by appointment)*
- Interior self-guided visit to the Library of Congress
- Exterior photo stop on the steps of the Supreme Court
Lunch
Afternoon self-guided visit to the Museum of the Bible
Afternoon exterior visit to the White House*
Dinner
Evening guided walking tour of the Mall Memorials: Lincoln, Korea, Vietnam, World War II, and Washington Monument
Conclude the day with devotions

*Congressman meet-and-greets and interior White House tour organized by group.

Day 3 - Arlington National Cemetery / Mount Vernon / Williamsburg

Breakfast at hotel
Remember those who have fought for our country during a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery
- John F. Kennedy’s gravesite and the Eternal Flame
- Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier*
Quick visit to the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial
Lunch
Afternoon visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon, including an interior guided tour of the mansion, and time to explore the grounds, museums, and education center
Depart for Williamsburg
Dinner en route
Check into Williamsburg hotel and conclude the day with devotions

*Wreath laying at the Tomb organized by JE (based on availability)

Day 4 - Colonial Williamsburg

Breakfast
Explore the world’s largest living history museum of Colonial Williamsburg! This morning you will have a certified Williamsburg guide take you to the Capitol, Governor’s Palace, Duke of Gloucester Street, and more!
Lunch in Colonial Williamsburg
Continue to explore Williamsburg on your own! Visit the shops of the town – blacksmith, milliner, silversmith, cabinetmaker, or apothecary. Immerse yourself in the stories of daily life in the 18th century
Dinner at a Colonial Tavern
Conclude the day with devotions

Day 5 - Jamestown / Travel Day

Breakfast
Morning guided tour of Jamestown Settlement where you will step into the lives of 17^th century Virginia, in the first permanent English colony in America. Walk through a Powhatan Village, see the ship replicas that brought the English to America, and see a recreation of the Jamestown Fort.
On your way to the airport, reflect on your week, and where you have experienced/seen God during your tour

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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