History & Politics Trip to Washington

About this trip

We have selected excursions that specifically relate to and provide the best learning opportunities for different areas of the GCSE revisions for the AQA, OCR and Edexcel syllabuses. Please ask your travel advisor for advice on which excursions are most appropriate for your exam board. ‘Prices from’ is based on low season departure, inclusive of flights, transfers and room only accommodation.

Sample Itinerary

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Fly from the UK to Washington
Arrive in Washington
Transfer to your accommodation

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Lincoln Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Washington Monument
The White House Visitor Centre

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Supreme Court
Capitol Hill
Union Station
American History Museum

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Depart accommodation
Transfer to airport via Arlington Cemetery
Board flight back to UK

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Arrive back in the UK

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Excursion Ideas

History

The Lincoln Memorial, Washington

The Lincoln Memorial is a monument built to honour the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. It is located on the…

History

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington

Honouring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the…

History

Washington Monument

The Washington Monument is an obelisk that dominates the United States Capital, built to commemorate George Washington the first…

History

The White House Visitor Centre

The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States, located at…

History

Supreme Court, Washington

This building is majestic and richly ornamented – it serves as both home to the Court and the symbol…

History

Capitol Hill, Washington

The Senate and the House of Representatives have met within the Capitol building for more than two centuries and…

History

Union Station

Union Station is a major train station, transportation hub, and leisure destination. Visited by 32 million people a year,…

History

American History Museum, Washington

The National Museum of American History preserves and displays an enduring record of American past in the areas of…

History

Arlington Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery's rolling hills mark the final resting place for more than 14,000 veterans, including those that fought…

Accommodation Options

Accommodation

Comfort Inn Downtown DC

Washington

In a prime location in the heart of Washington, half a block from Pennsylvania Avenue and the Whitehouse. This…

Curriculum Links

KS4 (GCSE)
AQA: America, 1920–1973: Boom, Bust and Recovery / Conflict and Tension: The Cold War
Edexcel: The USA, 1919–1941 / Superpower Relations and the Cold War, 1941–1991
OCR: USA, 1919–1941 / Civil Rights in the 20th Century

KS5 (A-Level)
AQA: US government, civil rights, and modern history / International relations
Edexcel: Civil Rights 1945–1992 / US Government & Politics / Superpower relations
OCR: USA 1919–1941 / 1945–1992 / US Politics