A lot has changed in the United States since our early American forefathers gathered in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence, but our patriotic spirit remains as strong as ever. Start your journey through history with a close-up look at the first government seat of the United States. Back then, electric lights and motorcars were a thing of the future, still unavailable for many in neighboring Amish country. It may be hard to imagine a war that pitted brother against brother as a young America felt her growing pains; your visit to the battlefields of Gettysburg sheds new light on this historic chapter. Interactive exhibits about the U.S. Marine Corps will celebrate the bravery of the men and women who fight for freedom; the citizens of Colonial Williamsburg will tell you what it was like to live on the eve of the American Revolution and George Washington's staff will share secrets of daily life at Mount Vernon! There's more to see and do in Washington, DC, where the past meets the future with exciting inventions and national monuments.

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