The Experience
Built for Your School
This trip was built for Saint Margaret Mary. From our first conversations with your teachers, we designed an experience that connects directly to your students' curriculum, organized around three pillars that define the journey: American History & Government, STEM & Science, and Catholic Religious & Cultural Heritage. Every site, every experience, every day connects back to what your students are learning.
American History & Government
Students will walk the halls of the U.S. Capitol, stand before the Declaration of Independence and Constitution at the National Archives, and honor the fallen at Arlington National Cemetery. They'll trace the footsteps of presidents from the White House to George Washington's Mount Vernon, explore the National Mall monuments — Washington, Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr. — and visit Ford's Theatre. At the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the National Museum of African American History and Culture, students will confront the stories that shaped America's conscience.
STEM & Science
A full day inside the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum complex. Students will explore the history of flight and space exploration at the National Air and Space Museum, get hands-on in the Q?rius science lab at the National Museum of Natural History, and discover American innovation at the Museum of American History. These are interactive, student-driven learning experiences designed to bring STEM concepts to life.
Religious & Cultural Heritage
As a Catholic school community, this pillar is uniquely meaningful. Students will visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the largest Catholic church in North America, and the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. They'll share a meal on the campus of Catholic University of America, connecting their faith to the broader story of Catholic life in the United States.
Sites & Experiences
What Your Students Will See
History & Government
- U.S. Capitol
- National Archives
- White House
- Mount Vernon
- Lincoln Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- Ford's Theatre
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Holocaust Memorial Museum
- African American History Museum
STEM & Science
- Air and Space Museum
- Museum of Natural History
- Q?rius Science Lab
- Museum of American History
- International Spy Museum
Religious Heritage
- Basilica of the National Shrine
- St. John Paul II Shrine
- Catholic University of America
The Details
What's Included
Round-trip airfare from New Orleans
Great Falls Travel Storytelling Expert Guide
4-night hotel accommodations with daily breakfast
All admission fees, taxes, and gratuities
Private motorcoach transportation in Washington D.C.
24-hour emergency phone support
10 included meals (breakfasts, lunches, and dinners)
Name badges and emergency contact cards
About
Great Falls Travel
Great Falls Travel is educator-owned and operated. Every itinerary is custom-built with your school's faculty, aligned to your curriculum, and designed around the things that matter most to your students and teachers.
- Educator-owned & operated
- Custom itineraries built with faculty input
- All-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees
- Flexible monthly payment plans
Curriculum Inspired Student Travel
Getting Started
Next Steps
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Visit the online enrollment portal
Departure date pending — we will announce the travel dates soon.
- Complete the enrollment form for your child
- Submit your deposit to secure your spot
- Choose a monthly payment plan that works for your family
Space is limited. Enrollment is first-come, first-served. Secure your child's spot early to guarantee availability.
