Day Trips

Historic Maymont Estate

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 | 8:00-4:00pm

Travel with us back in time to the Gilded Age of America. Built in the era of Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Vanderbilt, The Maymont Mansion and grounds stand today as a remarkably complete expression of opulence and historic spender. The Romanesque style mansion is filled with treasure from around the world on a background of sumptuous interiors. We will enjoy a private tour of the mansion, a walk of the ground then off to the John Marshall Ballroom for lunch (on your own) by Homemade by Suzanne. 

Open to all.

Location: Richmond, VA

Historic Dumbarton Oaks Country Estate

Wednesday, May 29, 2019 | 7:30-7:00pm

Tour sixteen acres of tier gardens designed by Mildred Bliss in the collaboration with Beatrix Farrand. Explore the museum known for its specialized collection of Byzantine and Pre-Columbian Art. Lunch on your own in Georgetown. Special visit to Georgetown Cupcake as well. 

Open to all.

Location: Washington, DC

The Kennedy Center - "Hello, Dolly"

Saturday, June 8, 2019 | 8:30-8:00pm

Tony Award-winning Broadway legend, Betty Buckley stars in this universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls the “best show of the year!”    Breaking box office records on Broadway,“ Hello, Dolly” pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion.  This musical comedy dream is a “must-see” event.  Lunch on your own at The Kennedy Center. WAITLIST ONLY 

Open to all.

Location: Washington, DC

Hollywood Casino

Saturday, July 20, 2019 | 9:00-9:00pm

Join us on Saturday for a fun day at the Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, West Virginia.  The Casino is the place for exciting Vegas-style games. Play the slots or enjoy the many table games such as Black Jack, Poker, etc.  You will receive $20 in slots play on arrival.  Activity level - Easy. Lunch on your own at the Casino.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts - South Pacific

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 | 9:30-5:30pm

Set against the dramatic background of an idyllic South Pacific island during WWII, Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific" intertwines the themes of romance and duty to create a story that is all at once hilarious and heartbreaking. Enjoy favorite songs such as Bali Hai, I'm Going to Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair, Younger Than Springtime and Some Enchanted Evening. Lunch is included. Activity Level - Easy 

Open to all.

Location: Riverside Theatre

Travel Session - Overland Campaign

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | 8:00-5:30pm

We will spend an entire day touring the Overland Campaign Battlefields with local Historian Rick Britton. We will begin the day by seeing the Mule Shoe at Spotsylvania Court House (one of the war's most heavily contested defensive positions), then we will take a trail walk through the North Anna site. After lunch, we will tour the beautifully preserved Confederate works at Cold Harbor. 

Location: Spotsylvania

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts - Annie

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | 9:30-5:30pm

This musical at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is based on the comic strip character "Little Orphan Annie" who believes her parents are still alive and will one day return to claim her.  Daddy Warbucks agrees to help her in her quest.  Sally Struthers returns to Riverside to reprise her Broadway role as the wicked Miss Hannigan. Enjoy favorite songs such as  "Easy Street", "It's the Hard Knock Life" and, of course, "Tomorrow".  Lunch is included in the price. Activity Level - Easy 

Open to all.

Location: Riverside Theatre

Andrea Bocelli in Concert

Sunday, December 15, 2019 | 4:00-11:30pm

Travel with us to the Capital One Arena in DC to hear Andrea Bocelli in Concert. Born in Lajatico, Tuscany, Italy this Italian singer was blind by the age of 12 from congenital glaucoma. He has had success as a crossover performer, bringing classical music to the top of international pop charts. Open to all - Activity level moderate -  Tickets are limited! 

Open to all.

Location: Capital One Arena

2019 White House Tour

Wednesday, December 25, 2019 | 5:00-6:00am

This trip to DC for a self-guided tour of the White House adorned in its holiday finest is a perennial favorite! We have requested a tour in December, but the date will be determined by the White House. Please call the travel office to put your name on the interest list as soon as possible. Some walking is involved and there is a possibility of waiting in line at the gate. Lunch is on your own. A valid government-issued United States ID (driver’s license, military ID, etc.) or a valid US or other official government-issued passport is required.

Open to all.

Location: Washington, DC

Fee: To be announced