It is amazing what a good nights rest, a great breakfast, a fabulous plan can do for 103 kiddos!
We started the morning the morning with a sobering reminder of what it costs to build a nation. Our visit to Arlington Cemetery was breathtaking. The gorgeous setting juxtaposed with headstones commemorating the lives that helped to build our nation provided a wonderful opportunity to learn our history; culminating with the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier.
The second part of the day including visits to the physical manifestation of our nation; the Capitol Building. Our guided tour kicked off with a brief film about the History of the building itself. The tour included visitation of previously used congressional rooms. While our tour was held both the House of Representatives and the Senate were in session in the very same building!
Following the extensive tour of our Nations Capitol we headed to the National Mall to explore the Smithsonian Complex. This included both the National Museum of American History as well as National Museum of Natural History. American History Museum houses the song inspiring original Star Spangled Banner, Dorothy's ruby slippers, and of course the original Batmobile. While Natural History is home to the newly anointed fossil hall.We wrapped up the day by visiting the Vietnam, Korean War, and Lincoln Memorials. Once again we had the opportunity to visit historic sites commemorating our nations history.
It was a great day to be a Sea Dragon in Washington DC!
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