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Washington, D.C.

The Best of the Capital: Discover D.C. With Your Grandchild

Program No. 24846RJ
Discover the nation’s capital with your grandchild on this expert-led exploration, from founding fathers to monuments and memorials — even down to its haunted history!

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At a Glance

Explore Washington D.C. with your grandchild and learn about our founding fathers as you walk in their footsteps. Explore the Capitol Building and the Smithsonian’s Museum of the American Indian. Led by a distinguished group of knowledgeable instructors, this is an invigorating introduction to the nation’s capital, the city’s memorials, neighborhoods and famous figures. We’ll embark on a learning adventure to discover D.C., even down to its haunted history with a ghost adventure through the historic streets surrounding the White House.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking 1-4 miles per day, including on/off motor coaches, some standing.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Gain historical insights with experts at Washington’s most treasured monuments, memorials and museums.
  • Explore Mount Vernon, diving into George Washington's life as a pioneering farmer, businessman, soldier and leader.
  • Discover a historical tavern and apothecary in Old Town Alexandria, where conversations that shaped today’s political, economic and social structures were held.
Featured Expert
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Lee Ann Rose
Lee Ann Rose has found a way to use her theatre degree and her love of history into a career that has spanned 20 years at Colonial Williamsburg and now has allowed her to step out creating her own company called, Shades of Our Past. At her time at Colonial Williamsburg, she has played Martha Washington and coached other character interpreters and Nation Builders. When she is not performing, she is working on a book about Martha Washington's children.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Lee Ann Rose has found a way to use her theatre degree and her love of history into a career that has spanned 20 years at Colonial Williamsburg and now has allowed her to step out creating her own company called, Shades of Our Past. At her time at Colonial Williamsburg, she has played Martha Washington and coached other character interpreters and Nation Builders. When she is not performing, she is working on a book about Martha Washington's children.
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Terry Rose has been leading history programs in Washington, D.C.; New York; and Boston, as well as the historic triangle of Virginia for a decade. She also leads history programs in New England and natural science programs in the Western National Parks. She has a bachelor’s degree in health education with a minor in science from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in guidance and counseling from the University of South Florida. Her first profession was as a middle school educator and counselor.
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Nicole Lesley received her bachelor's in business management from the University of Phoenix in 2015. After spending 15 years in the hotel industry, she earned her International Tour Manager certification in 2020, and made the transition into the travel industry. In her first season with Road Scholar, she spent the last four years leading student education trips in Washington DC, Richmond and Virginia's Historic Triangle, as well as adult and family trips throughout the United States and Eastern Canada.
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