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STUDENT PROGRAM

Sample: 6 Day Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia

STUDENT PROGRAM

Sample: 6 Day Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia

About this trip
Students will reinforce what they have learned in 8th Grade US History while they travel for 6 days and 5 nights to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and Hershey Park. It's a trip of a lifetime as they experience Arlington Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, Independence Hall, Gettysburg Military Park and so much more.We celebrate the trip by having a blast at the award winning Hershey Park.

Trip Price
Please note, the price of this trip will vary greatly depending on some of the following factors:1. Distance from location2. Number of trip members3. Number of chaperones per student4. Number of free/discounted travelers5. Meal choices. Among other factors as wellPlease contact American History Tours to obtain a quote for your desired trip.

Personalized Trip

We personalize each one of our trips. If there is a place you'd like to visit, we'd be happy to add it to the itinerary. We work with you carefully to make sure the trip is all that you want it to be.

What’s included

Meals: All meals are included
Transportation: All transportation requirements from the school and back to the school again.
Night time security: Security at the hotel is included.
All tips and gratuities: Students won't have to worry about tipping servers, drivers, etc..
3-4 star hotels: We stay at 3-4 star hotels.
Bottled Water: It's important to stay hydrated so we supply an abundance of water.
Tickets and Admissions: All tickets and admission prices are included.
A Gift For You: T-shirt (Students only)

What’s not included

Souvenirs: Trip members must purchase their own souvenirs.
Snacks and drinks: Trip members are welcome to pack drinks and snacks or to purchase them during the trip.

Washington, DC, USA

Day 1

Depart for Washington, DC
Lunch TBD
Dinner at Pentagon Fashion City Mall
Memorial Tour: Jefferson, FDR, MLK Jr., and a picture stop at the White House
Depart for the Hotel: Holiday Inn, 10000 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740

Washington, D.C.

The established National Capital and the permanent seat of the entire U.S. Federal Government. It is home to all three branches of government (Executive, Legislative, and Judicial) and most major federal agencies.

American History Relevance: D.C. is the ultimate symbol of the American Republic and its continuity. It is the geographic and political center where national laws are made, presidents are inaugurated, and the nation's most profound historical crises (Civil War, Civil Rights) are memorialized through iconic monuments like the Lincoln Memorial and the U.S. Capitol.

FEATURES

Washington, DC, USA

Day 2

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Depart for the US Capitol Building & Grounds

Capitol Grounds Tour
Capitol Building Tour
Library of Congress Tour
Supreme Court Picture stop
Group Picture in front of the Capitol

11:30 p.m. Lunch at the Capitol Building Cafe

12:30 p.m. Depart for Ford’s Theatre or Holocaust Museum

2:30 p.m. Depart for the Smithsonian Museums

5:30 p.m. Dinner at the Reagan International Trade Center

6:30 p.m. Memorial Tour: Lincoln, WWII, Vietnam and Korean

8:00 p.m. Depart for the hotel

9:00 p.m. Story Time with Ole Bess

Washington, D.C.

FEATURES

Mt Vernon, VA, USA

Day 3

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Depart for Arlington National Cemetery

Iwo Jima Marine Memorial
Several sites within the cemetery
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Kennedy Graves
Robert E. Lee House
Space Shuttle Crew
Among others

12:00 p.m. Pentagon Memorial

1:00 p.m. Lunch at Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

2:00 p.m. Depart for Mount Vernon

Grounds tour
Educational Center
Mansion Tour

5:00 p.m. Depart for Medieval Times Dinner Tournament and Theatre

9:00 p.m. Drive back to the same hotel

Mount Vernon, VA

Mount Vernon is the historic, sprawling plantation estate on the Potomac River that served as the beloved home and final resting place of George Washington, America's military commander, and first President.

American History Relevance: Mount Vernon is profoundly relevant because it preserves the private life of the nation's founder, offering insight into his roles as a sophisticated farmer, entrepreneur, and a slave owner who, late in life, uniquely mandated the eventual emancipation of his enslaved people in his will. The estate also holds political significance as the site of the Mount Vernon Conference of 1785, a trade meeting between Virginia and Maryland that set the direct precedent for the Annapolis Convention and ultimately the Constitutional Convention.

FEATURES

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Day 4

7:00 am Breakfast

8:00 am Depart for Philadelphia

10:00 a.m. Independence Hall, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Revolutionary War

Washington Square, Liberty Bell Exhibit

11:30 a.m. Constitution Center, Signer’s Hall, Freedom Rising Show, Constitution Museum

12:45 p.m. Depart for Lunch at Philly’s Gourmet Steaks

2:00 p.m. Depart for the Betsy Ross House

3:30 Depart for Eastern State Penitentiary

5:30 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe of Philadelphia

7:00 p.m. Double Decker Bus Tour

8:30 p.m. Depart for the hotel

Hotel: Best Western Premier: The Central Hotel & Conference Center

800 E Park Drive Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17111 United States

717-561-2800

Philadelphia, PA

Known as the Birthplace of American Democracy, it was the largest city in colonial America and served as the nation's capital during the Revolutionary War and for a time afterward.

American History Relevance: Philadelphia's relevance is foundational. It is the site of Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence (1776) was adopted and the U.S. Constitution (1787) was drafted. It hosted the First and Second Continental Congresses and is the home of the Liberty Bell, making it the custodian of the nation's core founding documents and ideals.

FEATURES

Harrisburg, PA, USA

Day 5

8:30 Breakfast

9:30 Depart for Hershey Park

10:00 Hershey Park

8:00 pm Park closes

8:30 pm Depart for Best Western Premier, Harrisburg

Hershey Park, PA

Hershey Park is a large amusement park founded in 1906 by Milton S. Hershey, the entrepreneur and founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, originally established as a place of recreation for his factory workers.

American History Relevance: Hershey Park and the town surrounding it represent a classic example of American industrial paternalism, corporate community building, and the rise of mass consumer culture in the early 20th century. Milton Hershey built the town of Hershey as a model community, providing workers with housing, schools, and cultural amenities, reflecting a philosophy where business owners felt a responsibility to provide a high quality of life—including leisure at the park—for their employees who powered American industry.

FEATURES

Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA

Day 6

7:00 breakfast

8:00 depart for Gettysburg

Freedom Rise Movie

Cyclorama

2 hour Gettysburg Battlefield Tour

12:30 Pick up boxed Lunch at Gettysburg, eat on the bus

6:00 Dinner

(Time Varies) Arrive back home

Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg is the site of the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, which was the largest and most destructive military engagement fought in North America during the American Civil War.

American History Relevance: The battle is considered the decisive turning point of the Civil War, as the massive Union victory here crippled Confederate General Robert E. Lee's army and ended his crucial invasion of the North, ensuring the ultimate preservation of the Union. Furthermore, it is the location where President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, a short but powerful speech that elevated the war's purpose from merely saving the Union to a grander struggle for human equality and the validation of democracy itself.

FEATURES

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

PARENT REVIEW

Glenn and the American History Tours team are top notch! The entire trip was orchestrated without any issues, the kids had an unforgettable experience they still talk about months later, and the parents who went enjoyed making those special memories with their kids. I would go on another trip with Glenn in a heartbeat!

Ethan H

TEACHER REVIEW

We had a great time. Glenn did an amazing job to make sure our trip was busy, fun, and educational. Accommodations were great, the food was good, and the sites were amazing. Book a trip you won’t forget!

Steve M

GROUP TOUR REVIEW

Recently we traveled with Glen on a whirlwind tour of various historical sites out east. It was all fabulously organized with all the details covered... Everything we wanted was included. So, one warning to the wise, plan at least one night midweek to arrive back to the hotel early. You'll be glad for the extra rest

Barbara P