Washington, D.C.
Discover our nation’s capital with its majestic buildings that house the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of our government — the White House, Capitol, and Supreme Court. Visit and see the spectacular monuments to our nation’s past leaders.

Washington is where our nation commemorates the men and women who fought for the honor of their country. The nation’s greatest presidents are honored and remembered and the great museums hold our country’s most significant documents and treasures.
Historical Places to Visit

Sunshine
 State
  Standards

Sonshine Educational Tours to Washington, D.C. include interdisciplinary learning activities and experiences that align with Florida’s Sunshine State Standards, including the following:

Social Studies (SS.C.1.3.2) The student understands major ideas about why government is necessary and the purposes government should serve.

Social Studies (SS.C.1.3.3) The student understands how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches share power and responsibilities (e.g., each branch has varying degrees of legislative, executive, and judicial powers and responsibilities).

Social Studies (SS.C.1.3.4) The student knows the major parts of the federal system including the national government, state governments, and other governmental units (e.g., District of Columbia, American tribal governments, and the Virgin Islands).