African American History in D.C. & Williamsburg
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Throughout our nation’s history, African Americans have played an important role. Experience life—the music, culture and traditions—in colonial times, and celebrate how far our nation has come.
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Day 1: Washington, D.C. • Williamsburg
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationExplore Washington, D.C. highlights:
- Photo stop at the White House
- Lafayette Square and Black Lives Matter Plaza
- Photo stop at the Washington Monument
- WWII Memorial
Visit the Smithsonian museum of your choice, which may include:
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of African Art
- National Museum of American History
- National Museum of the American Indian
Travel to Williamsburg
Participate in an evening program at Colonial Williamsburg
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Day 2: Jamestown • Williamsburg
Take a guided tour of Jamestown Settlement
- Reproductions of original boats used when settlers came to America
- 17th-century colonial fort
- Traditional Powhatan Village
Visit Historic Jamestowne and Jamestown Glasshouse
Take a guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg
- Capitol
- Public Gaol
- 18th-century tavern
Enjoy an evening activity
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Day 3: Mount Vernon • Washington, D.C.
Travel to Washington, D.C.
Visit Mount Vernon
- Estate, museum, and education center
- Mansion (subject to availability)
- George Washington's tomb
- The Slave Memorial
Visit Ford's Theatre and Petersen House
Take a guided night tour of Washington, D.C.
- Lincoln Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Day 4: Washington, D.C.
Visit Arlington National Cemetery
- Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Kennedy gravesites
- Women In Military Service For America Memorial
Make a photo stop at the Marine Corps War Memorial
Visit the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Visit the Anacostia Community MuseumVisit the African-American Civil War Memorial
Enjoy an evening activity
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Day 5: Washington, D.C.
See the U.S. Capitol and Visitor Center
Make a photo stop at the Library of Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court
Visit U Street, the center of African American history and culture in D.C., and explore the neighborhood's murals and memorials
Explore the Tidal Basin
- FDR Memorial
- Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
Depart for home
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Day 1: Washington, D.C. • Williamsburg
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationExplore Washington, D.C. highlights:
- Photo stop at the White House
- Lafayette Square and Black Lives Matter Plaza
- Photo stop at the Washington Monument
- WWII Memorial
Visit the Smithsonian museum of your choice, which may include:
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of African Art
- National Museum of American History
- National Museum of the American Indian
Travel to Williamsburg
Participate in an evening program at Colonial Williamsburg
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Day 2: Jamestown • Williamsburg
Take a guided tour of Jamestown Settlement
- Reproductions of original boats used when settlers came to America
- 17th-century colonial fort
- Traditional Powhatan Village
Visit Historic Jamestowne and Jamestown Glasshouse
Take a guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg
- Capitol
- Public Gaol
- 18th-century tavern
Enjoy an evening activity
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Day 3: Mount Vernon • Washington, D.C.
Travel to Washington, D.C.
Visit Mount Vernon
- Estate, museum, and education center
- Mansion (subject to availability)
- George Washington's tomb
- The Slave Memorial
Visit Ford's Theatre and Petersen House
Take a guided night tour of Washington, D.C.
- Lincoln Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Day 4: Washington, D.C.
Visit Arlington National Cemetery
- Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Kennedy gravesites
- Women In Military Service For America Memorial
Make a photo stop at the Marine Corps War Memorial
Visit the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Visit the Anacostia Community MuseumVisit the African-American Civil War Memorial
Enjoy an evening activity
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Day 5: Washington, D.C.
See the U.S. Capitol and Visitor Center
Make a photo stop at the Library of Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court
Visit U Street, the center of African American history and culture in D.C., and explore the neighborhood's murals and memorials
Explore the Tidal Basin
- FDR Memorial
- Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
Depart for home
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Round-trip Transportation
Round-trip transportation on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach throughout the tour.
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Hotel Accommodations
Overnight stays in safe, quality hotels.
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Overnight Security
Security guards on watch nightly.
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Meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch can also be included.
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All Gratuities
Tips included for your Tour Director, bus driver, licensed guides, restaurant and hotel staff.
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Guided Tours and Activities
Sightseeing tours led by expert and licensed local guides; tickets to all activities.
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Full-time Tour Director
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Training and Support
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Traveler Resources
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24-hour Emergency Service
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Illness and Accident Coverage
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$50 Million Liability Policy
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