Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: National Archives Museum 701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408, USA Meet on the bottom of the front stairs of the National Archives Building on Constitution Ave. NWAttractions and Activities: National Archives Museum (Free entry) Enter the neoclassical building that acts as a temple to American history. Once inside, your expert guide will take you through the National Archives Rotunda to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution while observing the original documents. These papers, alongside the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers, are all signed by the prominent statesmen and founding fathers like Alexander Hamilton. Moving to the Public Vaults Exhibits, you'll come face to face with letters from George Washington and John F. Kennedy. You'll even see the Emancipation Proclamation, which, in 1863, led to the abolishment of slavery. Finally, in the Rubenstein Gallery, you'll examine more historical documents like the Magna Carta of 1297, written well before the United States was even conceived, yet pivotal in influencing the other documents that you'll experience in the Archives. By the end, you will have witnessed firsthand the humble documentation that created the world's most powerful country. 2 hr(s)
Guests leave on their own: National Archives MuseumEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion 701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408, USA Meet on the bottom of the front stairs of the National Archives Building on Constitution Ave. NW
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