Monthly Archives: January 2014

Bahamas Student Cruise

What makes the Bahamas so special? Picture an idyllic place with stretches of perfect white-sand beaches, gracefully swaying coconut palms offering oases of shade, and warm, crystal-clear waters revealing the secrets of incredible multi-colored marine life. Whether you spend the day shopping for duty-free gifts and mementos, taking a carriage ride past sorbet-colored buildings, or touring in a glass-bottom boat, chances are you'll leave this…
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Paul Revere House

  Paul Revere House [caption id="attachment_31557" align="alignright" width="425"] Paul Revere Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere left his house in Boston’s North End to begin the infamous Midnight Ride, warning the colonial fighters that the British were coming. The Paul Revere house museum is not only dedicated to the legend that became…
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Old South Meeting House

[caption id="attachment_13254" align="alignright" width="500"] Credit Old South Meeting House[/caption] Old South Meeting House Built in 1729, the Old South Meeting House was one of the first buildings to be declared a historic site as it was the location of the meetings that sparked the famous Boston Tea Party movement of 1773. To continue the significance of this building’s…
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New York City Colleges Tour

New York City Colleges Tour [caption id="attachment_32572" align="alignright" width="425"] Columbia University NYC Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] There are multiple colleges and universities in New York City, all peppered in between with incredible attractions to make the possibility of calling the Big Apple home a pleasant dream! On this tour, you will explore Columbia College, New York…
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Washington D.C. Colleges Tour

Washington D.C. Colleges Tour [caption id="attachment_38887" align="alignright" width="325"] Howard University Washington DC Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Washington, D.C. is a favorite for student travel of all kinds and many agree it's an exciting place to live! This tour focuses on several college campuses in the area, so you can imagine your future here at Howard University,…
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Mattox Family Home

During the Great Depression many families were struggling, including the Mattox Family. Come see the innovative ways they dealt with the hardships of the devastating time in U.S. history such as:making bird houses from squash and insulating the walls of the home with newspapers to help keep warm during the winter months. This home was built…
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George Washington Carver Cabin

See the house that was built as a memorial by Henry Ford to one of the most renowned African-Americans in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. A fellow innovator, George Washington Carver lived his life dedicated to helping African-Americans who were from humble backgrounds. He himself was born while under slavery in Missouri in 1865 and orphaned…
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International Civil Rights Walk of Fame

The Civil Rights Walk of Fame was made to honor our brave warriors of justice during the Civil Rights Era. The warriors, who struggled and fought to show that everyone should be equal, should be remembered and honored. The Walk has been made possible by embedding the footprints of role models during the Civil Rights.…
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio [caption id="attachment_39479" align="alignright" width="425"] Frank Lloyd Wright Credit James Caulfield Photo Courtesy of Frank Lloyd Preservation Trust[/caption] Chicago is known for setting the bar high when it comes to building design. The influence of Frank Lloyd Wright, one of its famous former residents and an architect pivotal in that…
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Ocean City Beach

[caption id="attachment_27572" align="alignright" width="390"] Credit Ocean City[/caption] Ocean City Beach In Ocean City, serious pride is taken in its consistent ranking in the Top 3 Family Beaches in the country, as well as its ranking of one of TripAdvisor's Top 10 Beaches in America. Your group will be able to explore 10 miles of beautifully…
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