Optional Activities and Tours

Mount Vernon VIP Tour | 8:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. EDT | $173

Discover the home of America’s first First Family. Past lantern-lit lanes, George Washington’s estate unfolds to reveal the lush grounds and majestic views of the Potomac River that enshrine historic Mount Vernon with beauty, innovation, and untold history.

You will get an intimate look behind the scenes of the mansion, including the normally off-limits-to-the-public basement, Mount Vernon’s original outbuildings, and the manicured grounds surrounding it. This tour is partially outdoors and involves walking.

Prayer Breakfast | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. EDT | $50

Start Convention with this optional, non-denominational worship service and breakfast. Enjoy fellowship and a thought-provoking address.

The Holocaust Museum Tour | 9:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT | $81

Expanding over three floors, the Holocaust Museum portrays the spread of European antisemitism through artifacts, photographs, and film. Eyewitness testimonials and personal objects belonging to survivors guide you through the three parts of the story Hitler's rise to power, antisemitic propaganda, and the horrors of the Final Solution.

Upon entry at the museum, you are given an identity card with a name of a real person who was persecuted by Nazis or their collaborators. As you travel through the exhibits, you will be given updates on your person’s well-being.

D.C. Highlights Tour | 12:15 - 4:30 p.m. EDT | $79

This excursion will guide you through some of our nation’s most treasured monuments and memorials. Take in the panoramic view of the National Mall on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Scale the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to revere the world-famous statue of America’s 16th president. Remember fallen heroes at the World War II, Vietnam Veterans, and Korean War Veterans memorials. This tour is mostly outdoors and involves walking.

NAMIC PAC Potomac Boat Cruise with 70’s Cover Band | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | $200

Join NAMIC PAC for a private yacht cruise along the Potomac River accompanied by a groovy 1970’s cover band. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided throughout the event. The private yacht will pick up and drop off from the National Harbor Pier, which is a short walk from the Convention Center. Live music not your thing? The yacht has three different levels, allowing you to enjoy the cruise however you wish.

To RSVP please email PAC Manager Ingrid Gremillion igremillion@namic.org

International Spy Museum Tour | 10:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT | $110

Receive your cover and test your intelligence skills on an undercover mission exploring a host of fun and interactive galleries at the International Spy Museum. During this self-guided excursion, you will gain a global perspective on an invisible profession that has shaped history and continues to significantly impact world events. Crack the code on a cipher machine from 1945, delight in the art of disguise, and learn how “pocket litter” can save your life undercover.

Monuments By Moonlight - Sponsored by Creatio & Mitra Innovation | 5:15 - 9:30 p.m. EDT | $74

This tour is the same as the D.C. Highlights … just in the evening.

This excursion will guide you through some of our nation’s most treasured monuments and memorials. Take in the panoramic view of the National Mall on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Scale the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to revere the world-famous statue of America’s 16th president. Remember fallen heroes at the World War II, Vietnam Veterans, and Korean War Veterans memorials. This tour is mostly outdoors and involves walking.

Dinner is not included

NAMIC PAC Thank You Reception | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. EDT | Complimentary for all NAMIC PAC Contributors

Stop by the Town Park area in the lower Atrium for a reception hosted by our NAMIC PAC Chair, Kent Shantz, to enjoy a laid back reception with your fellow NAMIC PAC supporters in recognition of your generous support in 2023.

To RSVP please email PAC Manager Ingrid Gremillion igremillion@namic.org

U.S. Capitol Tour | 10:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT | $162

While visiting the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, you will not only take in the sights of one of the most majestic and perfectly engineered buildings in U.S. history, you will also witness the place where issues facing the nation are considered, debated, and written into law. Just across the street, you will hear from passionate guides ready to share the history of the Library of Congress, touching on the architectural displays and introducing you to some of the world’s most treasured items, including the Gutenberg Bible.

NAMIC PAC VIP Luncheon | 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | $250

Join NAMIC PAC for a VIP luncheon with special guests Karl Rove and David Axelrod. These well accomplished political strategists will provide political commentary as the country moves closer to the 2024 Presidential Election. Having served in the Executive Branch for Democrat and Republican presidents, the two will have many stories to tell and insight to give on the current political landscape and the stakes of the 2024 election.

To RSVP please email PAC Manager Ingrid Gremillion igremillion@namic.org

Monument Boat Tour – Sponsored by Epoq | 5:15p.m. - 8:45 p.m. EDT | $162

You will be welcomed aboard a private vessel to cruise the Potomac River and take in D.C.’s most iconic sights. See stunning reflective views of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Washington Monument, Arlington Memorial Bridge, and more.

Dinner is not included

Smithsonian Museums Excursion | 9:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT | $79

Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. A shuttle will drop off guests at the National Mall from which they can take short walks to any of the following free museums:

• National Air and Space Museum
• National Museum of American History
• National Museum of Natural History
• National Museum of African American History
• National Museum of the American Indian
• National Gallery of Art
• Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Mount Vernon VIP Tour | 10:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. EDT | $173

Discover the home of America’s first First Family. Past lantern-lit lanes, George Washington’s estate unfolds to reveal the lush grounds and majestic views of the Potomac River that enshrine historic Mount Vernon with beauty, innovation, and untold history.

You will get an intimate look behind the scenes of the mansion, including the normally off-limits-to-the-public basement, Mount Vernon’s original outbuildings, and the manicured grounds surrounding it. This tour is partially outdoors and involves walking.

NAMIC PAC Baseball Outing | 12:00 – 4:30 p.m. | $250

Join NAMIC PAC for an afternoon outing to watch the Washington Nationals take on the Chicago White Sox. Ticket includes transportation, all food and beverages, and a seat to watch the game in a Club Level Suite.

To RSVP please email PAC Manager Ingrid Gremillion igremillion@namic.org

Arlington National Cemetery | 12:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT | $79

Honor, respect, and the 24 lingering bugle notes of “Taps” resonate on the grounds of the Arlington National Cemetery. America is the “land of the free and the home of the brave,” and as the final resting place of America’s most distinguished heroes, Arlington National Cemetery represents eternal dignity and reverence. Though notable figures are buried among the white tombstones, the grounds also intern astronauts, nurses, chaplains, war correspondents and unknown. Technology enabled exploration allows for the locating of sites, like Arlington House, the former home of Robert E. Lee, seeing the emotional “changing of the guard” ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, getting walking directions and accessing photos all while reflecting on the names, and pondering their stories. This tour is mostly outdoors and involves walking.

NAMIC PAC Diamonds & Champagne Reception | 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | $75/ticket

Come and sip some champagne for your chance to win a stunning 14K white gold diamond necklace donated by Jewelers Mutual all while supporting NAMIC’s advocacy efforts.

To RSVP please email PAC Manager Ingrid Gremillion igremillion@namic.org