We know that many of you have traveled to our Nation’s Capital with us in the past. As we celebrate our 70th anniversary, we are inviting you to return to Washington, D.C. for an adventure unlike anything we have ever done. We welcome you aboard our deluxe motorcoach this morning to begin what we think will be a very memorable travel experience. Our first night’s destination is the Holiday Inn near Dayton, Ohio, where a welcome dinner is included.

Before venturing further east, breakfast is included at the hotel. Continuing our journey through Ohio and portions of West Virginia and Pennsylvania, you arrive in Cumberland, Maryland by mid afternoon. Once here, you will visit the C & O Canal National Historical Park and learn about canal building in the mountains from costumed characters from the past. Your accommodations will be in the Rock Gap Lodge in the Western Maryland Mountains where you will have dinner tonight in their Lakeside Restaurant, followed by an evening around the campfire with toasted marshmallows.

A hearty breakfast buffet awaits you this morning at Rocky Gap before you depart for Leesburg, Virginia. Upon arrival, you have a scheduled tour of Dodona Manor. Located in the historic district of Leesburg, this is the home of George G. Marshall, author of “The Marshall Plan”. You also have admission to Morven Park and the Museum of Hounds & Hunting and the Carriage Museum. A special luncheon is included here, along with a local Wine Greeting Gift. Continue on into Arlington, Virginia and check into the Courtyard by Marriott for a two-night stay. Tonight a very special treat is in store as you have dinner at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington, D.C.

This will be a day to experience the Nation’s Capital, with many wonderful activities planned. It starts with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, the most sacred square mile in America. The former plantation and home to General Robert E. Lee, Arlington is the final resting place for several members of the Kennedy family, prizefighter Joe Louis, Audie Murphy and thousands of soldiers from every major U.S. war. Following your visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, you travel Embassy Row to the Washington National Cathedral for a tour. Lunch is on your own at the Capitol Visitors Center, then take in the exhibits and the gift shops here before a drive- by view of the U.S. Capitol, the most recognized symbol of democratic government in the world. Several Memorials will be on your agenda yet this afternoon, starting with a stop at the World War II Monument. The Air Force Memorial, on a hill overlooking the Pentagon and the Memorial to the 184 people who died at the Pentagon on September 11th will also be included. Dinner is provided this evening followed by a concert by the United States Marine Band followed by the Marine Corps Evening Parade. Return to your hotel late this evening.

You have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before departing for a stop that will give you the opportunity to visit the Viet Nam Memorial, the Korean War Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. Also included today will be admission to President Lincoln’s Cottage, the most significant historic site directly related to Lincoln’s presidency other than the White House. Lunch is included at Gadsby’s Tavern in Alexandria, Virginia, made extra special with an appearance by Martha Washington, who is delighted to have you visit her hometown. This afternoon you can experience the home of her husband, George Washington as you make a stop at Mt. Vernon, on the banks of the Potomac. You arrive in Charlottesville, Virginia late this afternoon where dinner is included at the Wood Grill and your lodging is waiting at the Fairfield Inn.

Today is a full day of activities in Virginia, highlighted by history, scenery and a couple of surprises along the way. Breakfast is first, then a tour of Monticello which will include the home of Thomas Jefferson, the Visitors Center & the Smith Gallery, dedicated to the life and times of Jefferson. A hearty colonial buffet lunch is prepared for you at historic Michie Tavern, served by staff in period costume, and then comes the surprise. At the chapel on the University of Virginia campus you are welcomed by the man himself, Thomas Jefferson. You will have a chance to talk with him and hear how he views the world today from the perspective of his time. Montpelier, the 22-room home of James & Dolly Madison, is next and will certainly fascinate you. Even the cellars have been restored to the time when Madison, the Father of our Constitution, lived here. After all that touring, you can sit back and relax as you travel a portion of the famed Skyline Drive through the upper portion of the Shenandoah National Park, with a couple of stops for photos along this very picturesque highway. Your destination is the elegant George Washington hotel in Winchester, Virginia. Enjoy a chef’s choice dinner tonight in their Dancing Goat Restaurant.

There is another wonderful breakfast served for you this morning and yet another surprise. Included is a brief riding tour of Winchester and the guide is none other than Patsy Cline. This was Patsy’s hometown and the place where she began her radio career at age 14. Now it’s time to begin our travel toward home. Returning through Ohio, you stop near Columbus for the last overnight, where this evening you can enjoy a delicious farewell dinner and be part of the drawings for $1,000.00 in prizes and in travel certificates.

Rise and Shine. The final day of this 70th anniversary Reunion Tour comes to an end late this afternoon. Today, after you have breakfast at the hotel, is a travel day to your original departure point, giving you time to relax and look back on this very special package. There will be games, some additional prizes and hopefully great memories.