Northern Virginia
Field Trips

The Air Force Memorial uses architectural design, inscriptions and sculpture to represent the Air Force heritage including those intrepid pioneers in early flight balloon reconnaissance to the advent of manned flight in air and space.

Visit the Alexandria Archaeology Museum to learn how the City’s archaeologists work with residents to study and manage archaeological resources important to the community’s past.

Dig deeper into black history at the Alexandria Black History Museum. Exhibits at the museum aim to promote appreciation, tolerance and understanding of all cultures.

Arcadia’s demonstration farm and educational children’s garden encompasses four acres, providing a sustainable model of agriculture to new farmers, students and the public through hands-on community engagement.

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial is the nation’s memorial to Robert E. Lee, honoring him for specific reasons including his role in promoting peace and reunion after the Civil War.

Arlington National Cemetery honors events and members from all branches of the military, and also pays respect to astronauts, nurses, chaplains, war correspondents, just to name a few.

The Carlyle House served as the headquarters of British General Braddock during the French and Indian War, which is where he and five colonial governors planned their early campaigns.

The top corn maze in the DC area, Corn Maze in The Plains offers fun for all ages and more than just a walk through the stalks–pumpkin patch, hayrides, animals, and more!

Creative Cauldron creates original productions, presents a broad array of art and artists, and offers transformative educational programs in an intimate and collaborative atmosphere.

The Arlington Planetarium provides full dome programs. The planetarium shows are geared for various grade levels from early childhood through college. Family friendly planetarium shows are available.