(Set) The Great Tours & Experiencing America

(Set) The Great Tours & Experiencing America

(Set) The Great Tours & Experiencing America

Join the Smithsonian for an illuminating adventure through American history unlike any other. The first part of this two-course set is The Great Tours: Washington D.C., in which you’ll explore the extraordinary treasures of the nation’s capital—from iconic sights to little-known cultural gems. The second part is Experiencing America: A Smithsonian Tour through American History, which showcases authentic objects, artifacts, and exhibits that, together, tell the evocative story of America’s history and its diverse cultures.

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