Washington is probably one of the most touchable cities in the United States. Monuments to Presidents and national heroes, indoor sculpture galleries and outdoor sculpture gardens and parks offer a wealth of tactile experiences. Through hands-on experience the city comes alive, the images of men, women and children become more vivid in the mind and knowledge of this great city leaves a lasting impression on all the senses.

At the height of Cherry Blossom time, Washington offers a memorable mosaic of experi-ences. Washington was built on a plantation named ÒRomeÓ and the ÒTiberÓ river still flows be-neath Capitol Hill Ñ symbolically suggesting the source of inspiration of the American experience. The Classical buildings of Washington monumentalize the Roman cultural heritage and hearken back to Òthe great city of marbleÓ which Augustus built on the banks of the Tiber in Italy. Our program at the National Building Museum (on our first morning) will introduce us to a tactile Washington where buildings, spaces and sculptures create a living environment. On the following days of the program we will actively experience these objects. Sites included are: Union Station, a magnificent neo-classical structure; the U.S. Capitol, one of the most imposing building in the world; Statuary Hall where sculptures (all touchable) of American heroes and heroines stand as ex-amples of our countryÕs genius and creativity; the Supreme Court, a veritable Roman temple; the Library of Congress, a glorious temple of Learning; The National Mall, a national public venue honoring political leaders and citizens who served their country; and Arlington Cemetery where we will visit the JFK gravesite and walk through various parts of the cemetery. All this awaits you on our program of tactile Washington.

Campanian Society, Inc. has designed this program for the Blind and individuals with low vision, their family members and friends. To meet the special needs of our travelers, our tour programs are carefully crafted to provide a rich educational experience, unavailable on regularly scheduled sighted trips. On-site lectures and audio-description are provided at all sites; there are numerous tactile expe-riences and hands-on opportunities in the program which will be limited to 10-12 participants. Sighted assistants will accompany the tour to provide guidance and help.

The  Program includes:
* Lodging (double accommodations) at the Channel Inn in Washington.
* All continental breakfasts and dinners.
* All entrance fees to museums and transportation in Washington.
* Expertly guided tours and professional background lectures.

Deposit to guarantee space on program: due as soon as possible since the program is limited to 10-12 participants.

For cost, itinerary,  Registration Form and  additional information, please contact:
Campanian Society, Inc.
Box 167
Oxford, Ohio 45056
Telephone:  (513) 524-4846
Fax:   (513) 523-0276