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3 - 5 daysWashington, D.C.: The Capital Tour
Visit the Smithsonian museums, Washington Monument and Capitol Hill.
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5 daysAfrican American History in D.C. & Williamsburg
Experience Colonial Williamsburg, the Anacostia Community Museum and the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.
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5 - 6 daysWashington, D.C. & Williamsburg
See the U.S. Supreme Court, Colonial Williamsburg and Monticello.
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3 - 5 daysThe Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta
Experience the Civil War Museum, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s former home and Centennial Olympic Park.
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8 - 10 daysThe Eastern Seaboard
Explore Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C., and more.
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4 daysBlack History & Culture in New York City
Visit the Apollo Theater, Sugar Hill, and Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
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5 - 6 daysWashington, D.C. & New York
The Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and Times Square await.
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8 - 10 daysStepping into AP U.S. History: The East Coast
Walk the Freedom Trail, explore Ellis Island and visit the Liberty Bell.
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4 - 5 daysHistoric Boston
Enjoy the Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill and Faneuil Hall.
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4 - 5 daysWashington, D.C. & Gettysburg
Visit Gettysburg, Arlington National Cemetery and Mount Vernon.
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6 daysWashington, D.C. & Philadelphia
Discover the Smithsonian museums, Independence Hall and the Amish Experience.
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5 - 7 daysWashington, D.C. & the Civil War Battlefields
Walk through Manassas, Antietam and Gettsyburg.
See society in its natural habitat
Understanding the world is about more than burying your nose in a book or committing names and dates to memory. Our Social Studies & American History tours are about standing in the rooms where history happened and walking the streets where today’s culture is created. Introduce students to the most important elements of our society and give them a new appreciation for everything from lawmaking to finance and everything in between.
Where will you take your students?
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
While in Boston, students feel as though they’re traveling through time to protest the British tea tax themselves. The thoughtful design of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum contextualizes an iconic moment in U.S. history, giving students a visceral understanding of what it was like to dump tea into the Boston Harbor in 1773. Take in the history alongside a realistic replica of an 18th century sailing vessel, and see how the city has grown around this famous site.
What to expect on a Social Studies & American History tour
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Experiential learning
There’s no substitute for hands-on experience. Whether it happened or it’s happening, students will visit the places that have the biggest impact on our society, from Wall Street to the Capitol Building to Times Square.
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Historic destinations
The sites, buildings, and cities aren’t the only things still standing. We still feel history’s impact daily. Seeing where it all happened helps students tie the two together.
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New perspectives
Whether through your 24/7 Tour Director or locals you meet throughout the tour, experience unique perspectives and create personal connections that resonate long after returning home.
“My daughter had an absolutely amazing experience. She came away from the trip with growth educationally, socially, and emotionally. I highly recommend this trip. She also adored her Tour Director and his knowledge and passion for Washington, D.C.”
—Parent, Connecticut