Washington, DC - Heart of a Superpower
As you tour America’s capital, be inspired by the touching monuments dedicated to the heroes who shaped the nation, won its freedom and fought to preserve it. Trace this country's path from a British colony to a young nation divided by civil war, to a world superpower by visiting nearby Jamestown and Gettysburg.
The White House, Capitol Building, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress are the pillars of American government, and Canadian students will find ample opportunity to compare and contrast political systems and gain a better understanding of both countries, past and present.
Elementary school students flock to Washington, DC each year to learn about systems of government and to tour the Smithsonian Museums, better teaching tools than any textbook could possibly be.
Highlights
- International Spy Museum
- Capitol Building
- The White House
- Monuments and Memorials
- Smithsonian Museums
- Arlington National Cemetery
- US Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Supreme Court
- National Archives
- National Gallery of Art
- The Pentagon
- Ford's Theatre/Peterson House
- Georgetown
- Mount Vernon
- Frederick Douglass House
Below are some websites that will help you plan a trip to Washington DC: