Day 5 July 15th

Breakfast is ready.

Sam's Birthday today, so we all sang him Happy Birthday.

Packed and ready to leave.

Gettysburg visitor center.

We viewed the educational movie, saw the Cycleorama, and then went through the museum.

Union uniform

Guided bus tour with Don the guide

Our guide really kept the boys engaged and did a great job.

He brought history to life and explained the different battles of the Civil War.

Andrew, Daniel, and Joey.

Thomas, William, and Augie.

Minnesota 1st Regiment Monument

Pennsylvania Monument

What a great tour.

We are now heading to Washington DC.

Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Tomb of the Unknowns

Watching the Honor Guard.

Below the steps in front of the Tomb of the Unknowns

President Kennedy's burial site and eternal flame

William walked with Alex S. to find the grave of his Great Uncle.

Andrew found the site of John Eaton Tourtellotte.

McClellan Gate

Iwo Jima - Marine Corps Memorial

Joey and Daniel at the Pentagon Memorial

Adam S, Alex W, and Issac D.

Augie, Andrew, Mathew

Andrew and Augie

Ian, Issac S, RJ, and Nick

Ryan and Lucas

Thomas, Matthew, and Eric

Tristan and Mr. Pomeroy

Tristan and Nathan

Off to Trinity Washington University to stay for the next few nights.

Showers and dorm rooms with only one other scout instead of 53 other scouts sleep in the same room as you.

Thomas, Issac D., Ryan, and Matt hanging out before bed.

Alex, Nick, Adam, and another.

What a busy day.  Time to get some sleep.