H.L. Hunley Submarine Thrice sunk and once successful in battle, the H.L. Hunley submarine fought during the Civil War to protect Confederate Charleston. Launched in 1863, the submarine effectively sunk a warship in Charleston Harbor, the first to do so. However, the Hunley had a tumultuous history, losing a great many lives of her own crew.…
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Fort Sumter
On April 12, 1861, the Confederate artillery opened fire on Fort Sumter as it was held strong by Union forces. This battle marked the beginning of the Civil War between the North and South, the first shots fired in Charleston Harbor. The fort inevitably surrendered 34 hours later, their supply chains cut off, and Union forces endeavored to…
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Top 10 Cities for Sports Fans
Sports fans, if you're in the need for a vacation destination, why not make your team choose for you? The following cities have been ranked based on quantity of franchises, quality of the teams in recent years, and the vibrant personality of the cities. Each one would make a spectacular student group trip destination so…
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Market Square Charleston
Market Square Charleston Since 1804, the Old City Market has been the cultural hub of Charleston where merchants and civilians mingled. What started as ramshackle sheds housing meats, vegetables, and fish is now a gorgeous community embraced modern farmers market. Both indoor and out, the Old City Market has only grown in significance over the…
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St. Michael’s Church
St. Michael's Church [caption id="attachment_31633" align="alignright" width="200"] St. Michael's Church Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] A stunning Episcopal church on Charleston's historic Broad Street, St. Michael's is the oldest surviving religious structure in the city. Standing as a testament to the American freedom of religion, St. Michael's has survived fire, flood, earthquakes, and tornadoes as well as…
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Thanksgiving Field Trips
Thanksgiving, aside from being an annual day set aside for us to be thankful, lets us remember the struggles and triumph of the early American settlers. Thankful for finding a new home in America, for achieving a relationship with the local Native Americans, and for their promising future in the New World, Thanksgiving is an everlasting way for…
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San Diego Safari Park
San Diego Safari Park The San Diego Safari Park is the 1,800-acre park in the San Pasqual Valley of San Diego, established in 1972. This institution is one of the largest tourist attractions in the county and houses a large array of wild and endangered animals from all around the world, including Africa, Asia, Europe,…
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San Diego Floating Lab
San Diego Floating Lab The San Diego Floating Lab is a small San Diego business that provides marine-based field trips for students ranging from kindergarten to college. Here your group will find hands-on experiences that you will never forget, with something to always be learned no matter how much you know of marine biology! The…
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George’s at the Cove
[caption id="attachment_13034" align="alignright" width="425"] Courtesy of Ocean Terrace[/caption] George’s at the Cove George’s at the Cove is the highly popular eatery on the La Jolla coast that has consistently been voted "Most Popular Restaurant in San Diego" by Zagat for years. This seaside eatery featuring the famed Ocean Terrace is the place "where life is…
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La Jolla Kayak and Snorkel Tour
La Jolla Kayak and Snorkel Tour La Jolla Kayak Company is the premier ocean kayaking and snorkeling exploration outfit in all of San Diego County. La Jolla Kayak has been showing locals and tourists from around the world the excellent cliffs and caves within their cove since 1996, almost 20 years of giving guests an…
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