The 2010 Egypt on the Potomac Field Trip Season begins on May 8. The dates for the Public Egypt on the Potomac Field Trips are:

       May 8 / July 10 / September 4 / October 2 / November 6

Private Field Trips are available for Schools, Churches, Organizations and Family Reunions and may be scheduled for any time or day of the week. Please call 301-853-2465 for more details.

Beginning in the spring of 2010 we will introduce our new Info 2 Grow Study Tours of Washington, D.C. An Info 2 Grow Study Tour is not your average tour of the Nation’s capital. We have designed field trips for critical thinkers that focus on the practical application of knowledge. Our Info 2 Grow Study Tours stress the interconnectivity between history, art, science, architecture and personal development. They offer unique opportunities for visitors and residents to be Educated, Enlightened and Entertained as they learn to see the District of Columbia through new eyes.

Coming Soon: 

The Decoding The Lost Symbol Tour

The Lost Symbol, Freemasonry and the Magic of 16^th St. Tour  

The Ancient Egypt in America Tour      

EGYPT ON THE POTOMAC FIELD TRIP OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

All Field Trips will depart from 1816 12th Street at 10am and 2pm. Field Trip tickets are $25 per adult and $15 per child/student (with proper I.D.) Tickets for any of this season’s Field Trips may be purchased by phone at 301-853-2465 or by mail to 1816 12th St. NW, WDC 20009. Tickets will be sold at the Center only on the day of each Field Trip. They will be available between 9:30am and 2:00pm. Online Reservations are available.

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You will be inspired and informed as we uncover the architectural and symbolic relationship between Washington, D.C. and ancient Egypt. You will see evidence of the legacy of ancient Egypt embedded in familiar buildings and monuments throughout the city.

Washington, D.C. is significant because it was the first city built in modern times which was laid out on paper before construction began. The layout and design of the city was based on concepts of city planning and temple orientation that were first developed in ancient Egypt and incorporated in the construction of many buildings throughout Europe.

The founding fathers of the United States borrowed aspects of Nile Valley symbolism and philosophy and wove them into the heart and soul of their new nation. Their intention was to recreate the spiritual essence of Egyptian civilization in America and along the banks of the Potomac.

Did you know that the most visible monument in Washington, D.C. is an ancient Egyptian symbol? Or that a discretely placed object inside this monument openly acknowledges its connections to Egypt? The Founding Fathers and the designers of this city knew. These objects were hidden in plain sight, and their original meaning was obscured—until now.

Our Egypt on the Potomac facilitators will provide you with insightful information about the District, which will allow you to decode its hidden meaning, and see the city with new eyes.

During this cultural journey you will understand how the shape, orientation, location, and architecture of D.C. reveal a plan, crafted by America’s founding fathers, and designed to recreate the essence of Nile Valley civilization along the Potomac River. You will see how Nile Valley culture lives in the layout, buildings, and monuments of Washington, D.C.

This 3-hour field trip will reveal:

• The True Meaning of the Washington Monument
• The Egyptian Origins of Architecture and Masonry
• The Spiritual and Astronomical Significance of 16th Street
• The Sacred Geometry and Symbolism in Meridian Hill Park
• The Masonic Influences on the Design of Washington, D.C.
• The Untold Contributions of Benjamin Banneker
• The African Symbolism on The Library of Congress

The sites visited or discussed include:

• Meridian Hill Park
• The Scottish Rite Temple
• The House of the Temple
• Lafayette Park
• The White House
• The Lincoln Memorial
• Arlington Cemetery
• The Washington Monument
• L’Enfant Plaza and Banneker Circle
• The Library of Congress
• The Capitol
• The IKG Cultural Resource Center

A Cultural Field Trip of Washington, D.C.

Nile Valley Culture lives in the monuments of the District. You will see evidence of ancient Egyptian Architecture, Symbolism and Philosophy that have been embedded in various monuments throughout the city ...literally hidden in plain sight. You will understand how the shape, orientation and location of the District of Columbia reveals a plan, crafted by America's founding fathers, designed to recreate the spiritual essence of Egypt along the Potomac.

You can make this unique Field Trip a permanent part of your life:

Read

Egypt on the Potomac: A Guide to Decoding Egyptian Architecture and Symbolism in Washington, D.C.

Watch

The Egypt on the Potomac Field Trip on video tape or DVD

The IKG Cultural Resource Center for a Virtual Field Trip, Exhibits, Workshops, Books and Tapes

The Egypt on the Potomac Field Trip provides a unique educational experience for area residents, tourists, schools, churches, family reunions and organizations. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 301-853-2465. For online reservations see the schedule below.

All Field Trips will depart from 1816 12th Street at 10am and 2pm. Field Trip tickets are $25 per adult and $15 per child/student (with proper I.D.) Tickets for any of this season’s Field Trips may be purchased by phone at 301-853-2465, or by mail to 1816 12th St. NW, WDC 20009. Tickets will be sold at the Center only on the day of each Field Trip. They will be available between 9:30am and 2:00pm. Online Reservations are available.