Part of Richmond's American Civil War Museum complex, the White House of the Confederacy is the preserved landmark that once served as President Jefferson Davis' home and headquarters. Combined with a state of the art museum, the White House of the Confederacy is one of the top attractions in Richmond. The museum was formed just…
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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Preserving the historic destination where the Civil War officially ended in 1865, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is the ultimate end destination on any Civil War themed trip. The park contains more than just the site of surrender, including the historic village, battlefield, Appomattox Courthouse, museum, Clover Hill Tavern, and more. Much of the village…
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Top 10 Senior Year Vacation Ideas
Either you're going into your senior year, or you've just graduated and are coming out of it. Whatever the case may be, congratulations! You have a serious cause to celebrate, making it this far and working so hard along the way. Why not treat yourself and your friends to a senior year vacation? Fun, exciting,…
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Shiloh National Military Park
The Battle of Shiloh is remembered as one of the first of the Western Theater, spanning two days in April 1862. It was here that the Confederate forces endeavored to launch a surprise attack on General Grant's Union army in the forests and hills of southern Tennessee. Bolstered by reinforcements, Grant overcame the attack and…
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Looking for Student Tour Companies? Let Us Help
Planning a trip for two, or even a small family, can be tons of fun. Planning a trip for twenty-five rowdy fifth graders? Sometimes it's better to outsource the planning to the experts, the ones who can tell you everything you need to know about travel insurance, destinations and transportation, and will even mock up…
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Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
A breathtaking work of art and architecture, the St. Louis Cathedral is a religious wonder built to reflect the glory and majesty of God. Built to replace the Old Cathedral, this stunning construction broke ground in 1907, though the first celebration of Mass did not occur until 1914. In 1926, the church was consecrated and…
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Thorncrown Chapel
In the luscious, overgrown Ozark mountains of northern Arkansas, you'll find the stunning Thorncrown Chapel, a glass walled church considered to be one of the "12 Most Beautiful Churches in America." Notable for being designed from Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School of architecture, the glass, metal, and wood construction appears to be an open air building,…
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Trinity Church (Boston)
A historic Episcopal church in Boston's historical district, Trinity Church is a massive stone building with a foundation rooted in American history. Established in 1733, the current building finished construction in 1877 after the first church burned in the Great Boston Fire of 1872. Today, the church has an active congregation of over 3,000 households, continuing…
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New York City Field Trip Ideas
New York City is a giant metropolis, the biggest in the United States in fact, so there are innumerable places to take your student group on a field trip. We understand that it can be hard to sift through the choices so we've done it for you. Read on below to rediscover the magic of…
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Cathedral of St. John the Divine
New York City is home to numerous religious sites, from Trinity Church to St. Patrick's Cathedral, though few can compete with what some consider the largest Anglican cathedral in the world, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Rivaled only by Liverpool Cathedral, St. John the Divine reaches a staggering 232 feet and covers 121,000 square…
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