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Philander Smith College Tour
Philander Smith College The College’s mission is to graduate academically accomplished students, grounded as advocates for social justice, determined to change the world for the better. – PSC Welcome to Philander Smith College, the 4-year liberal arts institution that offers excellent academics, student life, and religious opportunities. This university was founded in 1877 and is a…
Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Welcome to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, the premier fine art destination in the region. This historic cultural center holds a renowned American art collection, an onsite performance theater, and an art school with regular classes. The complex is celebrating 100 years this year (2019),…
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center Prepare yourselves for a wild encounter at the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, the local nonprofit sanctuary for wolves and wild canines. This AZA-accredited institution provides several different choices for guided tours and conservation programs, each option focusing on conservation, education, and preservation. The tours will give you close up…
Colorado College
Colorado College While in Colorado Springs consider planning a visit at Colorado College, a private liberal arts university first founded in 1874. Regardless of whether you are a prospective student or not, this is a great campus to visit due to the onsite Fine Arts Museum as well as the fun athletics and campus recreation…
Whirlpool Aero Car
Whirlpool Aero Car Get ready to have the best views of ‘one of the world’s most mesmerizing natural phenomenons’ as you take a thrilling ride aboard Niagara Fall’s Whirpool Aero Car! Open seasonally each April – November, The Whirpool Aero Car has been ‘soaring the Niagara Gorge’ since 1916. This technological wonder was designed by…
10 New North American Museums You Have to See
This past year has brought some fantastic new museums in North America, with new additions in major cities from Toronto, Canada to Sarasota, Florida. Learn all about the history of pianos, check out some of the coolest glass art in the world, get in the mind of comedy’s greatest, and even learn all about Icelandic…
Museum at the Gateway Arch
Museum at the Gateway Arch The newly redesigned Museum at the Gateway Arch is located directly under the arch and tells the story of St. Louis’ role in the famous Westward Expansion. There are 6 galleries inside; Colonial St. Louis, New Frontiers, Riverfront Era, Jefferson’s Vision, Building the Dream, and Manifest Destiny. “The six galleries…
Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto
Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto MOCA [has] featured the work of over 1,100 Canadian and other international artists, hosted 200+ exhibitions and welcomed 40,000 annual visitors. Welcome to MOCA Toronto, or more formally, the Museum of Canadian Contemporary Art. This Canadian art museum is held in high regards for its contribution to contemporary Candian art…
Imagine Museum
Imagine Museum Inform. Inspire. Uplift. Welcome to Imagine Museum, one of the newest St. Petersburg museums that provides guests with a comprehensive survey of contemporary glass art from the 1960s until today. This unique art museum is located on Central Avenue, just blocks away from the similar Morean Arts Center. Several preeminent works from the…
Nordic Museum
Nordic Museum Welcome to Seattle’s Nordic Museum, the internationally recognized Nordic museum and cultural center that is considered to be the largest of its kind in the United States. This museum covers Scandinavian immigration, culture, art & history, exhibiting various art and objects, preserving collections, providing educational and cultural experiences, and serving as a community…
AST Shares: Fundraising Reflections
Fundraising is typically an essential part of trip-planning for our groups, and depending on how prepared you are it can either be a nightmare or a dream. Thomas Ruggieri, a band director in Youngstown, Ohio, offers his insight in student fundraising with this article we are sharing from Teach and Travel. ‘I encourage students to…
Yiddish Book Center
Yiddish Book Center Welcome to the world’s first Yiddish museum, the Massachusetts learning center that works to ‘recover, celebrate, and regenerate Yiddish and modern Jewish literature and culture.’ This museum was founded in 1980 by Aaron Lansky, who had the mission of saving the world’s remaining Yiddish books, in turn saving a culture. Since then…
