Christian Discoveries: Philadelphia, New York, Washington D.C.

† Morning Devotional

(picture stop) Take a picture standing in front of the most recognizable symbol of the presidency.

† Devotional: Pray for the president.

See the Constitution.

(by appointment) Follow the mystery of Lincoln’s assassination from Ford’s Theatre to the nearby house where he died.

(picture stop) Snap some photos in front of the world’s tallest stone monument.

Deepen your appreciation for the 16 million who served and 400,000 who lost their lives in battle while fighting to protect our rights and freedoms.

Discover some of the museums making up the Smithsonian Institution, such as the Natural History Museum, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art, and the American History Museum.

See the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence, and understand how they impact our lives today and ensure our basic freedoms.

Read some of Jefferson’s famous writings on the walls of this great memorial and gain a new respect for the foresight he had while writing the Declaration of Independence.

Learn how Franklin D. Roosevelt reached out to the American people during the Great Depression.

Experience D.C.’s newest memorial dedicated to the famous civil rights activist.

† Morning Devotional

Pay your respects to the hundreds of thousands of brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country. During the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, reflect on the true meaning of sacrifice while Taps is played to honor the fallen soldiers.

† Devotional Discussion: Learn from the sacrifices of others.

Think about the inscription on the statue’s base, “Uncommon valor was a common virtue,” while you explore this tribute to the U.S. Marines who died while serving our country.

Visit the outdoor installation honoring the 184 victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks at the Pentagon.

Ride through the impressive Washington, D.C., street that is lined with more than 100 foreign embassies.

† Devotional Discussion: What is an ambassador and how do they represent those they serve?

(appointment required) Pray in the place where presidents have worshiped, millions have mourned the loss of our country's leaders, and many come to bless the powerful decisions made in our nation's capital every day.

† Morning Devotional

Stop and check out Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the Constitution was written.

† Devotional: Discuss the faith of our Founding Fathers. Imagine the opposition they faced and their reliance on God during a great time of change.

Visit Congress Hall, where Congress met from 1790-1800 and embrace the historical significance of these rooms. Presidents George Washington and John Adams were both inaugurated here.

Finish your morning with a visit to one of America's most hallowed symbols of liberty. Discover the truth behind the bell's large crack, and investigate the misspelling on the bell's engraving.

† Devotional: Read aloud the verse written on the bell from Leviticus 25:10. Discuss the significance of this scripture's presence on the Liberty Bell.

Historical greats including George Washington and Benjamin Franklin worshiped in this sanctuary, which has been an active church since 1695.

Includes the "ghost house" representing Benjamin Franklin's house, a working print shop, the B. Free Franklin Post Office, and underground museum

See New York City from the top of either the Empire State Building or Rockefeller Center.

† Morning Devotional

Enjoy a live broadcast of the show at Rockefeller Center.

Step into the world’s largest privately owned business and entertainment complex.

Take in the beauty of one of the largest Gothic-style Catholic churches in the United States.

Experience Manhattan at its most glamorous with high-end boutiques, chic department stores, and student favorites like the Apple Store and Tiffany & Co®.

Enjoy this 840-acre oasis in the midst of the busy city, which features the Carousel, Strawberry Fields, and the Great Lawn.

Visit the iconic and lively center of New York City’s theatre district known as the “crossroads of the world”.

Enjoy the excitement of a Broadway show and pose for a group photo in Times Square.

† Morning Devotional

Ride the subway to Lower Manhattan and take a ferry to Liberty Island, where you will visit this landmark monument to freedom that greets newcomers to New York Harbor.

Experience the immigration museum on the historic site of America’s primary gateway for millions of immigrants. See the more than 700,000 names listed on the Wall of Valor, and even research your ancestors by accessing passenger records in the museum’s interactive history center.

Visit America’s financial center, home to the New York Stock Exchange, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Chase Manhattan Bank, and Federal Hall.

Reflect as you visit the twin pools paying tribute to the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks

† Closing Discussion: What part will you play in God’s plan for our nation’s future?

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