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Due to the potential fluidity of factors in Washington, D.C., (Covid-19 and Mid-Term Elections, among others), the itinerary as presented below represents our plan and promise to our trip participants. We will strive to not only accomplish all of it but add to it as the trip nears. However, please note that the order and timing will be subject to finalization up to the month before departure when a final, up-to-date itinerary can be shared. Tim and Cathy Chambless promise this trip will not disappoint and will share these added highlights as plans continue to come together in Washington D.C.

Daily Itinerary

Arrive in the Nation’s Capital! Check-in and get comfortable at the Fairfield Inn & Suites located near Capitol Hill. Evening meeting at the hotel with Tim and Cathy for overview, discussion, and orientation.

Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites
Meals: Happy Hour

After a good night’s rest and breakfast at the hotel, we begin our first day with a visit to National Public Radio’s (NPR) headquarters. We will have a tour of the spectacular studios, followed by a Q&A session with an NPR reporter. We’ll continue our media exploration with a trip just down the street to C-SPAN’s broadcasting headquarters for a tour of the broadcasting center and meeting with management, followed by a catered lunch on-site. Our final activity of the day takes us to the true focal point of the Washington D.C. political world: Capitol Hill. Today we plan to meet with Utah’s U.S. Senators. Once we’ve concluded here, the rest of the day is yours to explore museums, attractions, local cuisine, and much more.

Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites
Meals: B, L

After a short ride on the metro, we arrive on Capitol Hill for a VIP tour of the U.S. Capitol Building. At your leisure, enjoy lunch in the cafeteria and visit the gift shops. We’ll return to the House of Representatives Offices for meetings with Utah’s U.S. House members. We can pick up passes for admission to the House and Senate galleries if some want to watch “floor action” later that day or week. The rest of the day is free to explore around Capitol Hill. We will re-group at the hotel in the evening for a de-briefing.

Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites
Meals: B

With a little extra well-deserved rest, we embark on a full day of exploration beginning with the largest library in the world: The Library of Congress. Situated inside the Thomas Jefferson Building, Tim and Cathy will bring the historical significance to life, as well as immerse us in the archival treasures that reside here. Later on, we’ll visit the all-important United States Supreme Court, and view the chambers of our nation’s most powerful court. We’ll eat lunch in the cafeteria on-site, and have ample time to visit the gift shops and discuss what we’ve seen. As part of our visit to the Supreme Court, we have the option of accessing the House and Senate galleries, where voting is in session. We will meet later this evening for dinner.

Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites
Meals: B, D

Today we’ll depart the hotel to visit the National Education Association, where we’ll meet with Lily Eskelen Garcia, President of the NEA. Lily is a former Utah Teacher of the Year, and has advocated on behalf of underserved students and union leadership for over 20 years. Next, we will visit the Atlantic Council, the non-partisan foreign policy think tank, where we’ll have the opportunity to meet with an analyst who can provide us with insights into current world events. Mid-day, we will walk nearby to the historic National Press Club where we will have lunch with Salt Lake Tribune reporter Thomas Burr, Utah’s only full-time Washington-based reporter and former president of the National Press Club. After lunch you’re free for the rest of the afternoon. Please join us this evening back at the hotel for a de-briefing and happy hour.

Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites
Meals: B, L, Happy Hour

By now, we’re living, breathing and embracing the fast-paced, politically charged atmosphere of the Nation’s Capital. This morning we’ll slow down the pace, and shift gears into exploring the history and culture of African Americans in U.S.; the day is ours to spend at the unparalleled National Museum of African American History and Culture (NAAMHC). Established by Congress in 2003, the museum is the newest member of the Smithsonian Institution. We will obtain advance tickets to get in. You can spend the entire day in the NAAMHC or visit other attractive museums nearby in the afternoon. Tonight we’ll celebrate with an unforgettable final dinner commemorating our week in D.C.

Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites
Meals: B, D

Today is departure day, and you’ll check out of the Fairfield Inn & Suites after breakfast.

A Saturday morning self-guided tour of the east wing of the White House may be arranged for those who are interested. Please know that the Secret Service does require a background check in which personal information must be submitted in advance. We can try to arrange this for trip participants, if desired.

Meals: B