Saturday, March 3, 2012

Old Post Office

We arrive at the Old Post Office with its bell tower, the third highest point in DC!



Greensboro Lunch Counter

This is a section of the lunch counter from the Woolworth's store in Greensboro, NC, the site of the first sit ins to end segregation. Photo credit: Von Purnell.


The museums....

We have moved on to the museums. We can choose between the Natural History or American History museums.

I am at the American History Museum and have already seen the Star Spangled Banner... HUGE! (Brian Gano)

Much more to see!


Staff photo

Brian Gano leading the way (hope he knows where he's going).

Picture by Von Purnell


National Gallery of Art

We have arrived at the National Gallery of Art... Heading to see the Caulder mobile.

Students Bria & Ambur on the wall.
The group listens to Professor Hinton explain which art students should see.



First stop...

The group arrives at the Capitol. We are in the Capitol Visitor Center now exploring Emancipation Hall and the museum.


Friday, March 2, 2012

Enjoying the 4-H Center

We arrived EARLY and quickly unpacked so we could enjoy the 4-H Centers great facilities. It will be an early morning and all are excited to get going.




Student Blog

Just Arrived At The National 4-H Youth Conference Center.... Let me tell you I am really enjoying myself with my college family!!.. ~ Greg Cooper

Student Blog

We are here FINALLY in DC! We are here at the 4-H National Youth Convention centerTomorrow starts our big day of visiting the different historic sites. Looking forward to learn different historic things with my Louisburg College family. I'm to EXCITED right now and I'm having FUN already! ~ Breon Williams

We're on our way...

The LC2DC group is on their way! After a blessing from Chaplain Benjamin, everyone settled into their seats and began watching Independence Day (Jason Modlin's pick).

This it's going to be a great trip!