In February 1941 Life Magazine published an article by Henry R Luce. Its title, The American Century, became synonymous with the ever increasing influence the United States had on world affairs throughout the 20th century.
For those studying the history of the USA, WST can provide you with a bespoke programme which includes visits to all the iconic locations that New York City and Washington DC have to offer - including Washington's Arlington Cemetery and Gettysburg National Military Park, and New York's 9/11 Museum and Ellis Island Museum.
So whether your focus is the Inter-war years or the post-war challenges; The Civil Rights Movement and the political, economic and social divisions of the 1950s, 60s and 70s - or whether you simply want to give your students the chance to see two of the world's most powerful cities for themselves, WST is the ideal place to organise the whole package for you.
Use our sample itinerary to help picture what your trip could look like. Our itineraries are flexible, visits and timings will be planned based on your needs.
Your local guide will take you down Pennsylvania Avenue, The George Washington Monument, The Mall and The US Capitol – this includes; the Senate, House of Representatives, Supreme Court and the Library of Congress. This is a fantastic introduction to influence, power and Government in the USA. Your walking tour does not include entrance into any of these buildings. Where possible WST can pre-book a more detailed visit to the individual buildings.
The Pentagon is one the largest office buildings in the world at over three times the square footage of the Empire State. It is the Headquarters of the US Department of Defense, employing some 23,000 military and civilian staff. The Pentagon welcomes over 100,000 visitors annually and student groups can take guided tours, which last approximately 60 minutes and give a valuable insight into the working of what is effectively a city within a city.
We can include specific visits in your itinerary, additional visits can be added based on the trip length and needs of the curriculum or teacher.
Get A QuoteWhether your students are avid sports-fans, or just want a taste of the local culture; attending a basketball game is a great way to experience the true spirit New York. We can organise tickets for your group to attend a basketball game of your choice.
We can include specific visits in your itinerary, additional visits can be added based on the trip length and needs of the curriculum or teacher.
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