Teacher Carl travels to Washington D.C. (White House)

After going through layers of security by Secret Service, including checking a metal detector, x-ray machine, a machine that smells for explosives, and chemical and biological weapons, and a handheld wand that scans for electronic devices, we were finally allowed to enter the White House. President Trump was not home. He was in France for D-Day ceremonies.

Library Room

Vermeil Room 

East Room 

Green Room 

South Lawn 

Blue Room 

Red Room 

State Dining Room 

Entrance Hall 

North Lawn 

Lafayette Square 

Protesters 

The National Christmas Tree 

Teacher Carl travels to Washington D.C. (Walking around D.C.)

We took a Lyft to the Ford Theater, where President Lincoln was shot. The line was too long for it and the house he died in, so we walked toward the Natural History Museum.

Ford Theater 

Long line. 

House across from the theater where President Lincoln was taken after he was shot. 

F.B.I. building 

Department of Justice building 

National Archives building 

We will go to the National Archives building another day to see our nation's founding documents.

Finally, the Natural History Museum. 

And across the National Mall is the Smithsonian Castle.

Teacher Carl travels to Washington D.C. (Monticello)

Our first stop on the way to Washington D.C. was at Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. We had passes for a guided tour to see all of the home and grounds, although they did not permit pictures inside the home except in the dome room. This home is pictured on the back of the United States nickel coin. Please go to the links to read more about Thomas Jefferson. It is very fascinating to learn about this very important man in America's history.