You've heard of Colonial Williamsburg, most likely, but you might not know what you can see and do in this city of living history. Cut right from the past, Colonial Williamsburg is a living history attraction revolving around 18th century America leading up to the Revolutionary War. You may see people going about their "daily…
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Dark Tourism
Dark tourism is defined as tourism directed at sites, landmarks, or attractions associated with death or suffering - but it doesn't have to be all macabre and no education. We are nearing Halloween, as you know, and while the ghoulish sites may be on your list, these "dark" yet educational attractions might not. With your…
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What to do in Charleston, SC
An enchanted land of moss-hung oak trees, steamy summer days, and antebellum plantations lining grand cobblestone paths, South Carolina's Charleston has been a desired destination since before the Civil War. With everything from historic attractions to shopping centers and venues of intense cultural importance, Charleston is a wonderful destination for any student group or graduation…
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Travel in Time: American Catholicism Through History
If you're like me, you enjoy visiting sites of significance. Historic landmarks that have held meaning since their creation, religious sites that hold importance not only for myself but for the millions of people who have visited their altars, passed through their doors, and knelt beneath the stained glass windows. These places of faith are…
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Oldest Restaurants in the U.S.
Who doesn't love food? And when you're served delicious plates in a restaurant as old as the country you're in, well that just makes it magical. It also makes you think, if they've stayed open this long they must be doing something right. So hit the road, going from coast to coast, and sample these…
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Oklahoma Field Trips
Thoughts of Oklahoma lend back to the time when American bison roamed wild and free across the flowing oceans of golden grass, of Native American tribes settling the land and of fiery sunset vistas draped in a layer of thick, red clay. Oklahoma remains a land of prairies, cowboys, and the like, tucked away in…
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Why You Should Visit the Appalachians
American history lives within the undulating mountains, the blue hills, and the verdant valleys of the Appalachians. From the rolling greens of northern Alabama and Georgia to the melodic landscapes of Tennessee and Kentucky all the way to the historically charged New England territories in Pennsylvania and New York, the Appalachian region covers a thick…
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Most Travel-Worthy State Capitals
With 50 states plus a national capital city, avid travelers have a lot on their plate - and bucket list. Capital cities also make for amazing educational trips for student groups and what qualifies those on this list is extra, added qualities of history, attractions, and scenery. So narrow that travel list to the best, brightest,…
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Small Town Budget Trips: New England
While the great, big, historic towns of New England may be amazing - and they are - these small towns scattered through wilderness and coastlines of the northeast are hidden gems of history, culture, and unique personalities. Moreover, they're much more affordable than their big sisters like Boston and Philadelphia so you can fit any…
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Top 10 Attractions in Virginia
The land of presidents and the birthplace of the original American colonies, Virginia is a wonderland of history and education hidden behind beautiful groves of antique oak trees, paved in cobblestone streets. Though Richmond could fill a list like this on its own, Virginia, the Mother of States, is too wildly exciting for student trips…
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