Day 4: Tour 102331563 – 6-Day East Coast Edventure
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Following a short devotion from Mrs. Jordan we visited the Gettysburg Military Park Visitors Center with a movie & the famed Cyclorama (the largest painting in America). We were led on a tour of the Battlefield by our Licensed Battlefield Guide, Andie. l Overlooking the Battlefield from atop Little Round Top. A small group standing in front of the monument erected honoring the California Regiment at “The Angle” where Pickett’s Charge met the “High Watermark” on July 3, 1863. After a 3 1/2 hour drive, these young men & women surely cleaned up well… ready to “paint the town”! New York, Here we come! We ate dinner at John’s Pizzeria in Times Square then watched the musical...
Day 3: Tour 102331563 – 6-Day East Coast Edventure
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Over the last couple days we have focused on the commitment of those who have given their all so that our country might be free. Today our focus will be on the work that is being done to ensure our future freedoms, our tour of the Capitol will surely be a highlight. Breakfast at the Hard Rock Cafe! Ford’s Theatre (where President Lincoln was shot on Good Friday, April 14, 1865.) United States Capitol (with Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R, California District 39). Our time in the Capitol was very unique. We had a change in our Itinerary due to circumstances that allowed us to witness a spur-of-the-moment vote in the House of Representatives. Within 10 minutes the “House” went from 7 Representatives doing a “Voice Vote” to the Speaker hammering the gavel, calling for a vote, and having the full Congress appear. The work of our Government right before our eyes! The United States Supreme...
Day 2: Tour 102331563 – 6-Day East Coast Edventure
Monday, May 23, 2011 After the long-awaited night’s sleep, we started our day at the Silver Diner for breakfast before headed to the Pentagon. The Pentagon. The United States’ Department of Defense Headquarters. Mount Vernon – President George Washington’s home. (Along the Potomac River) Monuments & Memorials Illuminated Tour with “Granny...
Day 1: Tour 102331563 – 6-Day East Coast Edventure
Sunday, May 22, 2011 We touched down safely at 4:52 AM (ET). Still dark, but excitement is high. “Thank you, Jesus for a safe flight. Please bless our tour. In Your name we pray, Amen.” Breakfast @ Magill’s Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (32nd President of the United States) The White House (1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW) Arlington National Cemetery with the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Fun at the Columbia Island Marina The Marines’ Memorial (Iwo...
Day 0: Christ/Loving Savior Lutheran – 6-Day East Coast Edventure
Saturday, May 21, 2011 Everyone arrived safely at Long Beach Airport. We’re excited for a full week on the East Coast. First up… the overnight flight to DC. Students and parents from both schools anxiously await boarding. DC, Here we...