Day One – 101511287 7-Day, East Coast Edventure

Good morning from the East Coast!! After a great overnight flight, these students are starting off at Mt. Vernon – President George Washington’s plantation home.

At the entrance of Mt. Vernon

At the entrance of Mt. Vernon

 

But first, breakfast :)

But first, breakfast πŸ™‚

 

A beautiful spot for an earl morning breakfast

A beautiful spot for an earl morning breakfast

 

Students heading for the Mansion Tour

Students heading for the Mansion Tour

 

St. John's students ready for the tour

St. John’s students ready for the tour

 

Canada family enjoying the grounds at Mt. Vernon

Canada family enjoying the grounds at Mt. Vernon

 

St. John's ladies with a view of the mansion in the background

St. John’s ladies with a view of the mansion in the background

 

Checking out the views of the Potomac River

Checking out the views of the Potomac River

 

Gentlemen of St. John's

Gentlemen of St. John’s

 

Hello family & friends!

Hello family & friends!

 

A view of the inside of Mt. Vernon

A view of the inside of Mt. Vernon

 

 

The writing desk

The writing desk

More space to write

More space to write

 

Bedroom one with a fireplace

Bedroom one with a fireplace

 

A beautifully painted bedroom

A beautifully painted bedroom

 

Walking the grounds and visiting the Threshing Barn on property

Walking the grounds and visiting the Threshing Barn on property

 

Visiting the tomb of George Washington

Visiting the tomb of George Washington

 

Grateful for President George Washington

Grateful for President George Washington

 

Sam, Connor, Isaiah & Ethan at Air & Space Smithsonian

Sam, Connor, Isaiah & Ethan at Air & Space Smithsonian

 

Morgan, Taylor & Brooklyn

Morgan, Taylor & Brooklyn

 

St. John's students enjoying the exhbits!

St. John’s students enjoying the exhibits!

 

Students experiencing air & space in a new way!

Students experiencing air & space in a new way!

 

One of the Tour Guides finds a unique way to cool down!!

One of the Tour Guides finds a unique way to cool down!!

 

St. John's students on the steps of the National Archives

St. John’s students on the steps of the National Archives

 

A few talking points at the US Treasury

A few talking points at the US Treasury

 

Next up - Ford's Theatre! In line to see this historic location

Next up – Ford’s Theatre! In line to see this historic location

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All lined up ready to enter the Peterson House

All lined up ready to enter the Peterson House

 

SO MANY BOOKS!

SO MANY BOOKS!

 

A quick stop for a photo at a familiar place!

A quick stop for a photo at a familiar place!

 

St. John's students at the White House!

St. John’s students at the White House!

 

Dinner at Buca di Beppo to end this first day!

Dinner at Buca di Beppo to end this first day!

 

An Italian style dinner is always a must :)

An Italian style dinner is always a must πŸ™‚

 

These smiling faces are saying 'Hooray for pasta and some time to sit!'

These smiling faces are saying ‘Hooray for pasta and some time to sit!’

 

One last stop before bed - the Iwa Jima Memorial. Dylan and his Dad in front of the memorial

One last stop before bed – the Iwa Jima Memorial. Dylan and his Dad in front of the memorial

 

A few ladies of St. John's

A few ladies of St. John’s

 

Some great father & daughter time!

Some great father & daughter time!

 

And to all a good night!

And to all a good night!