The Historic Highlights escorted tour delves into America’s past, the dogged tenacity of pilgrims, settlers and soldiers who fought for their New World and young nation revealed on this journey from Capitol Hill and the home of George Washington, to the bloody battlefields of Gettysburg.
Begin this escorted tour by immersing yourself in the proud heritage of the nation that can be found in Washington D.C. From the nation’s capital visit the home of its first president, George Washington in Mount Vernon. Travel back to the 18th century and spend the rest of the day in Colonial Williamsburg, Britain’s largest colony in the New World from 1699 to 1780. Chat with blacksmiths, take in a fife and drum parade, even engage in some politicking with a costumed Federalist in the town square.
Travel through Shenandoah National Park to Gettysburg. Here you’ll immerse yourself in the narrative of the U.S. Civil War. Visit the incredible Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center and the site of one of the Civil War’s most pivotal battles.
The tour ends in Philadelphia, one of the foremost cities of American history. Explore Independence National Historic Park, home of the renowned Liberty Bell and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before returning to Washington for departure.