In America, we tend to commemorate people, places, and/or events with a physical representation, a memorial or monument. These reminders let us delve into a past where independence was won, where tragedy struck, or to a time when specific great men and women lived. Though there are hundreds of monuments and memorials around the nation,…
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Germany in America!
It would be ideal to visit Germany by actually crossing the ocean, right? But as that's a huge trip, and one that costs quite a bit of cash, there's an alternative right here in the United States - and they speak English! As a wonderful melting pot of immigrants, this beautiful country has, over the…
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Educational Adventures in Nature
Nature is more than just a background to our lives. There's a reason she's called "Mother Nature" and it's important that students learn, at least the basics, about the planet on which they live. Field trips spent in nature are not only effective educational outings but also surprisingly affordable for groups on a budget. Below…
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Missouri History Museum
Missouri History Museum Located in beautiful Forest Park, the Missouri History Museum is dedicated to preserving and educating the public on the lives and histories of those who called St. Louis home. Ideal for adult groups and field trips alike, the Missouri History Museum combines interactive technological displays with artwork, historic artifacts, documents, and photographs…
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Laclede’s Landing
Laclede's Landing Laclede’s Landing, the only entertainment and dining district on the Mississippi Riverfront, is the oldest district in all of St. Louis. Established as a trading post for those heading to the western frontier, Laclede’s Landing started what was the beginning of the grand city of St. Louis, the Gateway to the West. More…
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Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site Between the years 1854-1859, Ulysses S. Grant lived at the St. Louis property of White Haven with his wife and family. Today your student group can visit the nine-acre White Haven property at the U.S. Grant National Historic Site, open daily. As a Union general in the Civil War…
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Day Trips from NYC
New York City is one of the best, brightest, and most desirable cities in the world but sometimes you've just got to getaway. Whether you've visited the Big Apple a hundred times, you live here, or you're wanting a quick change of scenery without too much extra travel, these day trip destinations can fit the…
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