301.624.2888 ILRatFCC.com 19 ILR986 National Building Museum and the District Wharf 1 session, 9.5 hours Start the day with a quick stop at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and then head to one of the most unique and historic buildings in the city: The National Building Museum. Constructed in the late 19th Century as the headquarters of the U.S. Pension Bureau it has provided a large, elegant space for Presidential Inaugural Balls since 1885, and continues to do so today. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, and in 1985, it became the National Building Museum, dedicated to American achievements and developments in the building arts. For lunch, enjoy a fall stroll through Washington, DC’s re-established wharf district. Enjoy beautiful views of the water, wonderful new restaurants, and visit one of the most exciting neighborhoods in our Nation’s Capital. After lunch and some afternoon exploration on your own, we’ll board the bus and head to a new memorial that will be a surprise. We’re pretty sure you have not seen it yet. During our trip, Marsha Adelson will provide commentary before we arrive at each stop. This tour involves moderate walking, some steps, and moderate standing spread throughout the tour. Lunch is on your own with time to explore. Note: Transportation will be provided via the FCC bus. No refunds after close of business on 9/15. All bus trips depart from FCC. An email will be sent with trip details one week prior to the course date. Instructor: Marsha Adelson 5-Digit Number: 24052 | Thu, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 9/29 Location: Off Campus, Washington, D.C. | Fee: $69 LIR158 Hiking Safety and Leave No Trace 1 session, 3 hours The seven Leave No Trace Principles (LNT) are not only good for the natural resources we love, but they are an integral part of having a safe, comfortable and uneventful hike. We will learn the seven LNT principles and see how they apply to every outing. By the end of this course, participants will have a better understanding of how to plan and prepare for safe outdoor activity. As we hike, we will stop periodically to discuss various topics. We will be hiking up to 2.5 miles on the iconic Appalachian Trail, on an out-and-back hike to the trail shelter. The trail has moderate elevation changes. This course is held entirely outdoors. Note: This tour will be conducted on site. Students will be required to provide their own transportation. An email will be sent with trip details one week prior to the course date. Instructor: Tara Gettig 5-Digit Number: 23950 | Tue, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 10/18 Location: Off Campus, Appalachian Trail | Fee: $34 Rain Date: Tuesday, October 25 NEW LIR224 Soles to Souls: Harpers Ferry’s Footprints 1 session, 8.5 hours Few places have as many square feet of history as Harpers Ferry. Crammed between two rivers and sheltered within three mountains, Harpers Ferry represents layers of America’s stories, from John Brown through the Civil War to the inception of Civil Rights. We will walk in the footsteps of people who transformed America while also engaging in the bountiful beauty of Harpers Ferry in the fall. Areas explored include: Camp Hill, Bolivar Heights Battlefield, School House Ridge Battlefield, and Chambers/Murphy Farm Battlefield. This bus tour involves walking on moderate terrain for up to 3.5 miles spread over the course of the day. Lunch will be on your own in Harpers Ferry. Note: Transportation will be provided via the FCC bus. All bus trips depart from FCC. An email will be sent with trip details one week prior to the course date. Instructor: Dennis Frye 5-Digit Number: 24073 | Thu, 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., 10/20 Location: Off Campus, Harpers Ferry | Fee: $79 Check our webpage this fall for added tours including an excursion with Chris Haugh.
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