New Information on DC trip details!

Dear[CONTACT: first name],

Some of you have already registered and paid your deposit on the trip to Washington DC and we are glad to have you joining us for this historic event. This is a process, so thank you for your patience and as we get more information we will be sharing it. Here are the latest developments.

#1 Securing Inaugural Tickets

There is a process for obtaining inaugural tickets that we just confirmed yesterday that requires them to be picked up in DC by the primary requester and there is a form that must be filled out. Each person requesting can request up to 5 tickets. We want to submit these requests systematically to make sure we do not request more than we need, but also make sure everyone is covered. If you do not obtain a ticket you will be still able to view the inauguration from the plaza on the Jumbotrons, but we will attempt to get everyone a seated ticket. More details on that to follow.

#2 Bus Availability

The minimum number of reservations has been met to secure the bus. We still have space available on the bus for travel option A to include hotel (see details below).

We have plenty of room on bus for travel option B (which does not include hotel), and it is much more affordable to be able to attend this historic event (see details below).

All deposits of $150/person MUST BE PAID by 
MONDAY DECEMBER, 16th to guarantee a spot on the bus.

Be sure to click on both links. One is to register and one is for deposit payment.

Additional updates on logistics i.e shuttles and bus locations 
to be announced next week.

Sincerely, 

Frank G Simon MD
Director, Kentucky Family Association

Itinerary for Hotel Option (updated)

Departure Time-Location

Saturday, January 18th, 2025 
Depart from Evangel World Prayer Center (parking lot)
6900 Billtown Road Louisville, KY 40299 

Departure Time - Loading time 3:00 – 3:50 am departure 4 AM 

Stop for a breakfast break and or Lunch break. 

Arrive at Best Western Capital Beltway, 5910 Princess Garden Parkway, Lanham, Maryland 20706 Estimated Arrival Time –  6:00 pm 

Daytime activity To Be Determined
Stay at the hotel for a second night.

Breakfast
Group rate includes continental breakfast each morning to be served in the private room for your group. If a full hot buffet breakfast is needed, an additional cost of $10.55 per person each morning will apply.

Due to hotel rate increase, Two-night minimum Includes Bus Seat, and 2 to 4 per room is $625.00 per person. If you previously reserved at the lower package rate and cannot commit to the new rate, please contact us by email by November 25th for your deposit refund.

Debarkation Monday, January 20th, 2025 Best Western Capital Beltway, 5910 Princess Garden Parkway, Lanham, Maryland 20706 

Departure Time from hotel to DC: Monday at 6:30 am Travel to Washington DC to the inauguration. Logistics will be provided. Conclusion of inauguration - tentative loading time 3:45pm-4:30pm

Monday, January 20th, 2025
Departure back to Louisville  Loading time 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm 5:00 pm departure back to Louisville. Evangel World Prayer Center (parking lot) 6900 Billtown Road Louisville, KY 40299 

Sleep on the bus until return to Evangel World Prayer Center parking lot.

These are estimated times drop off/pickup.

Bonus Information for those on option A Trip (including hotel)

Sunday Activity Option To Be Considered (additional cost is involved):

Museum of the Bible Address:

400 4th St 

Washington, D.C. 20024

$30/person (seniors might be able to get a discount)

$10/person for each of the two or three special experience exhibits

Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Code for discount:

BIBLE25

Permanent Exhibits:

Treasures from the Vatican Museums and the Vatican Library in the Grand Hall

The People of the Land: History and Archeology of Ancient Israel

On Floor 5, see fascinating archaeological discoveries from the Israel Antiquities Authority

The History of the Bible

On Floor 4, encounter hundreds of rare and beautiful artifacts as you discover the Bible’s history, from handwritten scrolls to mobile devices, as it was embraced by many communities with different traditions! Don’t miss illumiNations, a collection of Bible translations from all around the world!

The Stories of the Bible

On Floor 3, walk through the stories of the Hebrew Bible, experience the story of Jesus and the New Testament, immerse yourself in first-century Nazareth, and watch scenes of Jesus's ministry from The Chosen in the Galilee Theater.

The Impact of the Bible

On Floor 2, explore Bible in the World, where guests can explore the Bible’s impact on fashion, literature, music, and more, and Bible in America, with artifacts tracing the Bible’s profound influence on American culture.

Gutenberg Gates

These massive 40-foot-high brass gates, containing the first lines from Genesis in Latin from a Gutenberg Bible, welcome you to Museum of the Bible. The gates, comprised of 118 highly crafted brass panels, are the largest of their kind in the world.

Glass-Enclosed Promenade on 6th Floor

The glass-enclosed promenade gives you some of the most stunning views of DC, from the US Capitol to the Washington Monument. The restaurant Manna is on that same floor.

Temporary Exhibits available during inauguration week:

Billy Graham's Canvas Cathedral

April 19, 2024 – January 26, 2025

The Megiddo Mosaic: Foundations of Faith

September 15, 2024 – July 6, 2025