Thursday May 5 Day 6

Yesterday our whole class went to Fords Theater, where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. We arrived at the theater at around 7:00 P.M. and toured the museum about Lincoln. Then once we arrived we watched a play called “Liberty Smith”. The play was very entertaining, by combining quotes from the past and comedy. I think this was one of the most fun things to see or do while we were in D.C. This play was funny and educational and I hope you can experience what we did. Ben

Note from Mrs. B - We also during this day – toured the Art Museum, the Natural History Museum and saw the Hope Diamond, toured the American History Museum to see the Lincoln exhibit, the Civil Rights exhibit, and the Star Spangled Banner / making of the flag display. We went to the Holocaust Museum for almost 2 hours then went to Air and Space to see the IMAX show about the Hubble Telescope. I almost walked their feet off. All this before dinner at the Old Post Office and on to the theater. We had our second cab ride from the METRO to the hotel – our first was to capitol hill to have breakfast with Senators Baucus and Tester on Wednesday.

We went to the Holocaust museum and saw how the Nazi’s had put all these Jews in a train car. The fact that they crammed every one in so tight that they had to take turns to sleep. When I saw how many shoes had been put into a pile, well, it almost made me sick. The replica of the gas chambers was very depressing. It was really hard to imagine the number of deaths that occurred. After this we went to the Air and Space Museum to take in an IMAX movie on the Hubble. This was awesome and it was our first chance to sit down. We continue to add to the miles we walk.

Yesterday we went to Fords Theater to see where President Lincoln got shot, and to watch a play. To me it was the best play I have ever seen. It was so funny and cute I loved it! The play was called Liberty Smith. I also learned a little in the play while it entertained me. There were so many people at the hotel and when they left I was so sad. But other than that , the trip was really fun! We met so many new people here and we really wish we could make the week last longer. I can’t wait to go to the Mall of America! This morning we are on our way to the National Cathedral. Yesterday we walked 21526 steps or about 10 miles.

Natalie

PICTURES TO BE ADDED WHILE WE SIT IN THE AIRPORT