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Educational Value of Field Trips
In recent years, schools have seen a decline in field trips. This is in part because of budget cuts to public school funding, partly because of curriculum changes, and partly because of a change in focus. Schools and teachers may think that it’s not a big deal for students to miss out on a few…
Nathaniel Russel House Museum
Nathaniel Russel House Museum Built by wealthy merchant Nathaniel Russel in 1808, the Nathaniel Russel House is not only one of Charleston’s most prized possessions but one of the most important neoclassical structures in the entire country. Located near High Battery in Downtown Charleston, the house museum is one of the most significant sites of…
The Battery
The Battery In Charleston, The Battery has two different meanings. One is a professional soccer team based in the city and the other is a defensive seawall built during the Civil War to protect the city of Charleston from enemy invaders. Stunning views, historic sites such as cannons and weaponry, and stately mansions, Battery Park…
Morris Island Lighthouse
Morris Island Lighthouse A historic beacon of light, the Morris Island Lighthouse stands still on the southern side of Charleston Harbor off the coast of a small town, City of Folly Beach. First lit in 1876, the lighthouse is the second to stand on the site, the first being a colonial lighthouse handed over to the federal…
Charleston Waterfront Park
Charleston Waterfront Park A lovely 12-acre, half-mile-long promenade along the Cooper River, Charleston Waterfront Park offers stunning views and wonderful recreational activities for the whole group to enjoy. Created in 1990, the park earned accolades 17 years later, winning the Landmark Award and also a nod from the National Trust for Historical Preservation. Unrivaled views…
Off the Beaten Path in San Francisco
San Francisco is an undeniably, incontrovertibly beautiful city. When you’re visiting, all the guide books are going to tell you to go straight for Fisherman’s Wharf, hop the ferry to Alcatraz, photograph Lombard Street and explore the treasures of Golden Gate Park. But, perhaps you’re the more adventurous type and want to travel off course….
H.L. Hunley Submarine
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….
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…
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…
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…
St. Michael’s Church
St. Michael’s Church 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 man’s folly, especially during the tumult of the Civil War….
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…
