14 Mar Eighth-Grade Washington, D.C. Trip
Eighth-grade students recently returned from the annual Washington, D.C. trip. Civics teacher, Mr. Williams, built excitement among the students and prepared them for the impactful sites they discovered.
The trip began with a visit to the Museum of the Bible, offering a unique way to engage with the Bible using cutting-edge technology, which brought the Bible to life for our students. It was a packed schedule, taking in all the sites of the nation’s capital—from seeing the “Charters of Freedom” at the National Archives to the Lincoln and Korean Memorials and a tour of the United States Capitol. Next came time at Arlington National Cemetery. The students felt the gravity of the loss, and it was a sobering experience for everyone. The group watched the changing of the guard and participated in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier wreath-laying ceremony. It was a memorable experience. In the evening, the students saw the Jefferson Memorial, where God was mentioned eight times.
They then visited the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, followed by the Pentagon Memorial, where they learned about the lives lost on September 11, 2001. The trip concluded with seeing the World War II Memorial, the Holocaust Museum, and the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum.
Washington, D.C. trips allow students to connect with our government institutions and people. They discover the founding fathers’ rich heritage and enduring legacy. We are thankful to offer this opportunity for students to learn about our country’s Christian foundations.