I'm planning on taking my kids on a trip to DC next March -- instead of the mindless trip to St. Louis that ordinarily happens. Not like my principal will allow a St. Louis trip to happen again, but that's another story. Anyhow, I threw together an itenerary today. I'm trying to mix the days with educational events and something fun. If you can make any other suggestions (remember -- I have sixth graders), please post them.

Saturday, March 11

Depart Greenville at 6:00 AM
Arrive in Meridian, MS at 10:00 AM
Depart Meridian, MS by train at 11:20 AM

Sunday, March 12

Arrive in Charlottesville, VA at 7:00 AM
Check in to Hotel at 7:30 AM
Leave for Monticello at 9:00 AM
Lunch at the Colonial Tavern at 12:00 PM
Leave for Ice Rink 1:00 PM
Leave for UVA at 3:00 PM

• Guided Tour (by UGuides)
• Library Tour
• Cav Daily Tour (w/ Elliott Haspel)
• Ultimate Frisbee on the Lawn
• Donor Reception (?)
• Dinner at Little John’s

Monday, March 13

Depart Charlottesville for DC at 7:00 AM
Arrive in DC at 9:00 AM
Check in to Hotel at 9:30 AM
Tour Capitol at 10:00 AM
Eat Lunch in the Capitol at 12:00 PM
Meet with a public official or attend an event at 1:00 PM (Obama?)
American History Museum at 2:00 PM
Dinner and a movie at Union Station at 5:00 PM

Tuesday, March 14

Leave to tour the monuments at 8:00 AM
Natural History Museum at 11:00 AM
Arlington National Cemetery at 2:00 PM
College Basketball Game (GW, GTown?) 5:00 PM

Wednesday, March 15

National Air & Space Museum at 10:00 AM
Eat Lunch at Air and Space Museum
Pre-Season Nationals Game at 1:05 PM
Dinner near White House at 5:00 PM
White House / West Wing tour at 6:30 PM

Thursday, March 16

Depart for DC Zoo 9:00 AM
Lunch at the Zoo at 12:00 PM
International Spy Museum at 1:00 PM
Dinner at Union Station 5:00 PM
Depart Washington, DC at 6:40 PM

Friday, March 17th

Arrive in Meridian, MS at 2:40 PM
Arrive in Greenville at 5:00 PM