Note: This overnight in-person program is only for Girl Scouts troops.

Salute the country’s 250th birthday with your troop by taking an all-American road trip at the National Museum of American History. Unfold your map, turn on the engine, and follow the road through the museum’s galleries. Along the way, immerse yourself in the new exhibit Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. You’ll play I-Spy and the license plate game, make a pit stop, test your knowledge—and even become a presidential candidate—in a memorable overnight adventure made just for you.

Schedule

Evening

• 6:30 - 7 p.m.  Check-in
• 7 p.m.  Orientation (mandatory attendance)
• 7:30 - 10:45 p.m.  American Road Trip Activities
• 10:45 - 11:30 p.m.  Get Ready for Bed
• 11:30 p.m.  Lights out!

Next Morning

• 7 a.m.  Lights on and breakfast served
• 8 a.m.  Family Store opens (receive 10% off your purchase with your wristband)
• 9 a.m.  Depart from the museum

General Information

• This program is for children in 3rd–8th grade, accompanied by their adult chaperones (21 or older).
• For Girl Scouts-only sleepovers: There must be at least one adult chaperone for every 10 children in any group that registers. No adults without children.

Registration

• Program registration will end at 12 p.m. (noon) ET on Friday, May 15, 2026. Registrations must be purchased in advance; no door sales.
• As part of the checkout process, you will be asked to provide adult and child names in your party and the age of each child; have an opportunity to purchase a Smithsonian Sleepovers t-shirt for you and your party ($20 per shirt); and sign a waiver/release form.

For additional information on sleepovers, visit SmithsonianSleepovers.org.