Day Five- 172541224 – East Coast “Edventure!”
This morning we begin with a battlefield tour of the around the facets of the famous “fishhook configuration” of the two armies. Seeing the battle line of Seminary Ridge, the expanse of the Pickett’s Charge field, and the strategic advantage of Little Roundtop firsthand is amazing and a bit chilling as we think of those momentous...
Day Four – 172541224 – East Coast “Edventure!”
Today, we begin the morning with a visit to the former plantation home of George Washington. It is situated beautifully along the Potomac River and there are a lot of great things to see and experience there. Later in the day, we get to be some of the first visitors to the recently opened Museum of the...
Day Three – 172541224 – East Coast “Edventure!”
Blessed with another beautiful clear day in Washinton, D.C. the “Edventure” continues very well indeed. What a privilege to be able to tour the White House this morning. So much to see that we have all seen in pictures and movies, but what a treat to experience it first hand! Another wonderful spectacle was the beauty of the Tidal Basin, with the God designed splendor of the Japanese Cherry Trees providing a amazing degree of beauty and color....
Day Two – 172541224 – East Coast “Edventure!”
Today our day begins with a rather brisk visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Presenting a wreath from Shepherd of the Desert School is a big highlight of our trip and the whole experience here is one that brings a lot of reflection on great sacrifices for freedom and tribute to those who have served well to protect our...
Day One – 172541224 – East Coast “Edventure!”
Here we are on the first day of our trip to Washington, D.C. and the flight was a speedy one – Shepherd students did a great job of transferring their enthusiasm to the engines and the flight was 45 minutes EARLY! Awesome! That extra time was happily spent seeing even more than expected before heading to dinner. Afterwards, the group enjoyed more sites and a great sunset view from atop the Kennedy Center....