Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment

at the National Gallery of Art and MORE!

December 28-29, 2024

Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment will close on Sunday, January 19. This exhibition features 130 works by Degas, Renoir, Pissarro, Cezanne, and more, as well as Monet's Impression Sunrise, a painting from the permanent collection at the Musée Marmottan.

If you join our HOLIDAY OVERNIGHT TRIP, you will have more time to explore in depth all of the treasures of the spectacular NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART as well as countless other museums and historical sites that are available in our NATION's CAPITOL, many of which are FREE.

TWO OPTIONAL EVENTS HAVE BEEN PLANNED!

PERFORMANCE of DEATH ON THE NILE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 at 8 PM

TICKET PRICE $99

Enjoy an evening at Washington's iconic ARENA STAGE for DEATH ON THE NILE adapted from Agatha Christie's timeless novel by playwright Ken Ludwig. Many of you may remember Ludwig's award-winning play DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE which we saw at SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY in the Berkshires in 2023.

Plans will be made for dinner (on your own) in DC's lively WHARF DISTRICT close to the the theater.

HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE ON CAPITOL HILL & THE NATIONAL MALL

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 at 10 AM

PAY AS YOU WISH

With an expert Washington Tour Guide aboard our bus, we will explore the fascinating history and splendid architecture of a dozen or so of the best that was built over the past three centuries on Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Included are classical treasures such as the U.S Capitol, the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Castle and National Archives; the Hirschhorn, the two buildings of the National Gallery of Art, the National Museum of the the American Indian, and nearby National Air and Space Museum; and more contemporary designs of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, International Spy Museum, and the National WW1 Museum (opened in 2021). Your visits to our Nation's Capitol will never be the same after this illuminating tour!

SPACE IS LIMITED. COST: $575 per person double occupancy. The Single supplement is $85. The price includes one night at the KIMPTON GEORGE HOTEL including taxes; all transportation by deluxe motorcoach to and from the Philadelphia area plus limited transportation within Washington DC; Meals, museum admissions, and the cost of optional events are not included. FULL PAYMENT is due to reserve your spot. You can request a link to pay online with a bank transfer or credit card (credit card fees apply). Or you can send a check made payable to EXCURSIONS FROM THE SQUARE to ELLEN KAY COLEMAN, 226 W. RITTENHOUSE SQUARE, #1012, Philadelphia, PA 19103. The cost is 100% non-refundable once payment has been made. Trip cancellation insurance is available from EXCURSIONS FROM THE SQUARE. SAVE $50 IF YOU BOOK BY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024. This deadline was extended because of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

For more information, please contact Ellen Kay Coleman at 215 738 4500 or

215 732 8487 squaretrips@gmail.com / www.squaretrips.com