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Gaining wisdom and confidence through fun experiential learning tours. Join us this fall for a unique

adventure that will forever change your believes about the

creation of America.

The Founding America tour is a multidimensional living class. Many hands-on activities and amazing experiences await for you

and your family!

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A DIVISION OF THE TRAVELS LLC

K e r h o n k s o n , N Yw w w . T h e T r a v e l s . c o mE M A I L

SCOTT@THETRAVELS.COM

We learn our history by experiencing it where it happened. We appreciate our history by feeling the reasons for the actions of

our Founding Fathers.

DEAR TRAVELER, This year The Travels team is presenting a unique tour with limited spaces for history lovers and educational oriented families and friends. Join us this Fall for this exclusive experience! Re-live the important events surrounding the American Revolution while we enjoy colonial cooking, games, songs, trades, manners, soldiering, so much more. Bring your whole family in August or enjoy a more in depth experience in October as we use primary sources to debate the question of Independence.   All tours guided by world-renowned guide and colonial reenactor with 5th NY Regiment and B.A.R. Scott MacScott CTM. A perfect tour for families, group of friends or history buffs! Unique to the “Founding America Tour” is the fact that your professional guide is an actor interpreting each day from a first person historical character’s point of view. This allows participants to directly interact with a living history interpreter and more easily understand the motivations behind the actions of our Founding Fathers. We invite you to read through our brochure for details of our tour, rates and educational content. For more detailed in for mat ion p lease v i s i t our webs i te www.TheTravels.com.

Founding America Tour

Sincerely,

Scott MacScott CTMChief The Travels LLC

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS - SOUTHERN ITINERARY

- Re-live history through our historical character actors.- Experience the sites of the Revolutionary War including Philadelphia,

Annapolis, Williamsburg, Yorktown.- Dine in historic taverns, where our Founding Fathers dined. - Tour the homes of America's first presidents; Mount Vernon, Monticello.- Reenact the discussion that led to the Declaration of Independence.- Live the colonial life in Williamsburg, VA including full access and two night

programs.- Walking tour of Colonial Philadelphia.- Visit Independence Hall, site of the 2nd Continental Congress, the

Declaration of Independence and our Federal Government from 1790-1800.  - Interact with and learn the crafts of 18th century tradesmen at Colonial

Williamsburg.  - Each day a historical character will be presenting the area from a 1st person

point of view.  - Dance a lively colonial reel at the ballroom of a real 18th century

Tavern.

DEPARTURE DATES FALL 2015Please inquire

ENROLLMENT FEES

Take advantage of our Early Bird enrollment fee, register by June 30th .

FOUNDING AMERICA TOUR FEE PER PERSON

In double occupancy $1,650

In triple occupancy $1,500

In quadruple occupancy $1,350

Prices reflect discounted early bird rate which requires enrollment by June 30th, 2015. Rates in US Dollars. Single Room Rate is $1,950.

For more information please familiarize yourself with our payment schedule and policies at www.TheTravels.com/terms-conditions-policies

INFORMATION

Independence Hall, Philadelphia

$1,350 per person for 6 day

tour, Enroll Now!

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OUR MEALS• City Tavern, home to world famous chef

Walter Staib and PBS series “A taste of History”.

• Reynolds Tavern, steps away from Maryland State House where George Washington resigned his commission.

• Kings Arms Tavern, Shields Tavern, a favorite spot for Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and Peyton Randolph.

• Michie Tavern, Established in 1787 and home to the best fried chicken in the world.

• Mount Vernon Inn.  

• G a d s b y ’ s Ta v e r n , p a t r o n e d b y G.Washington, J.Adams, T.Jef fer son, J.Madison, J.Monroe and the Marquis De LaFayette.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED:

Registration/Enrollment fee includes the following services:• All visits, entrance fees & activities described in itinerary including overnight accommodation.• Meals per itinerary in historic Colonial taverns.• Ground transportation with 24 hour professional Tour Manager.• All taxes, fee and gratuities except for driver and guide.• Educational programs as described in the itinerary with emphasis in experiential travel at historical sites.• Full access to Colonial Williamsburg, including evening programs.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN OUR FEE:• Airfare • Airport transfers• Personal expenses• Lunches (except as stated in itinerary)• Travel Insurance

YOUR GUIDES DURING THE TOURGet familiar with these characters that will be your guides throughout your tour. Our chief guide, Scott MacScott CTM, impersonates a different historical character everyday. This approach allows students to quickly immerse themselves in the context and information provided, helping to reenforce the learning experience and enhancing this experiential learning tour, please meet our guides:

• Sam Adams• Isaiah Thomas• Thomas Jefferson• John Dickinson• Joseph Plumb Martin• Anthony Stewart• Robert Morris• Alexander Hamilton

ACCOMMODATIONWe always chose high quality hotels that are centrally located to the area we are touring.

Yorktown encampment

Old South Meeting House, Boston

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Day 1: Philadelphia PAWelcome to the East Coast and the birthplace of America, after a flight from your hometown, check in at the hotel.  This evening we gather with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers at the hotel for a welcome and orientation meeting followed by dinner at the famous City Tavern. Overnight in Philadelphia, PA. (D)

Day 2: Philadelphia -Annapolis, MD  

The exploration in Philadelphia starts with a walking tour of old Philadelphia. First we visit the famous Independence Hall where courageous delegates from the thirteen colonies put their lives on the line by signing the Declaration of Independence; where George Washington was named commander-in-chief of the Continental Army; where Betsy Ross' design for the first flag was approved; and where the American Constitution was drafted - that's a whole lot of history in just one building!  

Next door we will explore Congress Hall home of the House of Representatives and Senate from 1790 to 1800 and most importantly, were the first peaceful transfer of power occurred between President George Washington and President John Adams.

We continue our adventure with a visit to the new home of America's symbol of freedom , the Liberty Bell. Next, we stroll around to visit Philadelphia’s most important sites like the Executive Mansion; Carpenters Hall which is the site of the First Continental Convention where the 13 Colonies first met to unite into one country; Alfred's Alley; Quaker Meeting House; Benjamin Franklin’s Post Office; Betsy Rose's house; we will continue on to Christ Church where history is not a far off idea. Since 1695 through today, the building is still being used just the way it was when Ben Franklin, George Washington, Betsy Ross and William Penn attended services there. We continue with a visit to the site of Benjamin Franklin’s house sit and learn how Benjamin’s legacy continues to influence us today.

We will learn all about the "blueprint" of American democracy at the National Constitution Center, where you'll see  Freedom Rising, a multimedia production that tells the story of this extraordinary document.

After this busy morning we have free time to enjoy lunch at the Reading Terminal Market. Lunch on own.

In the afternoon we drive to Annapolis, Maryland, where we will visit the State House, completed in 1779 it is America's First Peacetime Capitol and the oldest state house still in legislative use. It was the site of nationally important events during the American Revolution, including George Washington's resignation as commander in chief of the Continental Army from the army, and the ratification of the Treaty of Paris. After this short visit, enjoy free time to stroll Annapolis picturesque Main Street. Dinner at Reynolds Tavern. Overnight in Annapolis (B,D).  

Day 1-2: Philadelphia & Annapolis

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Day 3: Annapolis - Mount Vernon - Williamsburg, VA

After breakfast we cross the Chesapeake Bay and follow General Washington’s route as a civilian to his home, Mount Vernon, Virginia. This is the estate that Washington called home for more than 40 years.  He with his wife Martha Washington lived in the now most popular historic estate in America and the last reminder of the life and legacy of the Father of Our Country. Visit more than a dozen original structures, Washington's Tomb, 50 acres of plantation, working blacksmith shop, slave cabin and Washington's own invention of a 16 sided threshing barn among other interesting f eature s o f h i s home. Get in s ide Washington’s private life as we study colonial morals and visit the galleries that display original artifacts like the General's dentures which were made from many materials but never wood. The Educational Center showcases the painstaking research that culminated in the three most accurate l i k en e s s e s o f George Was h in g ton throughout his life as well as a realistic movie depicting the main battles of the General featuring chairs that rumble from canon fire and snow that fell during the daring crossing of the Delaware River.

Enjoy free time for lunch at Mount Vernon’s Food court or try the peanut soup at the Mount Vernon Inn. Lunch on own. Afterwards we continue in the footsteps of Washington to Colonial Williamsburg where the General started his political career as a member of the House of Burgesses. History is alive as we walk down the same streets, dine in the same famous taverns  and frequent the same shops as Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Payton Randolph to name a few. Who knows, we may even meet some of them as we enjoy our evening tavern meal and living history night program. Overnight in Williamsburg (B,D).   

Day 4: Williamsburg, VA

Experience life in the 18th century at America’s largest outdoor history museum. Colonial Williamsburg was the center of government education and culture in Colonial Virginia for most of the 18th century.  The city exhibits dozens of authentic or re-created colonial houses and relating to American Revolutionary War. The main buildings include Raleigh Tavern, the Capitol , the Governor’s Palace among others. On the far side of Duke of Gloucester  Street from the Capitol is America's second oldest college, the College of W i l l i a m & M a r y . Chartered in 1697 by King William and Queen Mary, W+ M h a s e d u c a t e d U S Pres idents l ike Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Tyler as well as 16 signers of the Declaration of independence and countless indian youth in attempts to enlighten our wild young democracy.   This is a rare opportunity to experience history within a city that remains virtually unchanged from the time history occurred. We will take advantage of programs that have been specially designed by Colonial Williamsburg's education department.

To make the most of your time at Colonial Wi l l i a m s bu rg yo u w i l l a lw ay s b e accompanied by a costumed Licensed Guide of Williamsburg to inspire you through language, games, anecdotes and knowledge of where to find the best colonial chocolate. Lunch and dinner on own. We finish our day with another exciting Colonial Williamsburg evening program. Overnight in Williamsburg.  (B).

Saratoga Battlefield

Lexington Green

6 DAY - 5 NIGHT SOUTHERN ITINERARY

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Day 5: Williamsburg - Yorktown - Monticello - Michie Tavern - Alexandria, VA

The first stop this morning is Yorktown, VA. In 1781 this strategic place and battlefield was the stage were a British army commanded by General Cornwallis was forced to surrender to General Washington’s Army and French forces led by Comte de Rochambeau. This was the last major land battle and the victory that secured independence for the United States and significantly changed the course of world history. Since we are nearing the end of the tour and at the end of the war, we pay homage to the brave patriots at the Yorktown Battlefield Surrender Field before we head west to Monticello,  home of Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Un i t ed S ta te s Dec la ra t ion o f Independence and third President of the Unite States.

Before visiting Monticello, we have a stop for lunch. We will be welcomed at Michie Tavern and will be oriented through its history by taking a brief tour of the tavern followed by a dance class at the Ballroom where we will dance a lively colonial reel. Michie Tavern is  a historic landmark and recreates 18th century tavern life and lets us experience a taste of the 18th century. We will enjoy a delicious lunch offering the best country fried chicken you ever had in your life, accompanied with mashed potatoes with gravy, beats, green beans, stewed tomatoes, cole slow, black eyed peas, corn bread, muffins, peach cobbler for dessert and to drink fresh apple cider or soft drinks.  

After this plentiful lunch, we visit the house that Thomas Jefferson designed as we discuss colonial architecture and the live of slaves in colonial Virginia. Jefferson was a student of the enlightenment and could not live without books. We will pay our respects at his grave before visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site of the University of Virg in ia . At Mont ice l lo, Je f fer son accommodated travelers with food, drink and lodging more than 200 years ago, so as

we shall dine at the base of Jefferson's "little mountain".  

In the afternoon drive north to Alexandria, VA. This is our last night of tour so we will enjoy a farewell dinner at Gadsby's Tavern. Overnight in Alexandria (B,L,D).

 

Day 6: Alexandria, VA

End of tour and services. Flight home. (B)..

Valley Forge

Philadelphia

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Revolutionary War Reenactment New York

Colonial Williamsburg

Williamsburg drill

Notes: The Travels LLC reserves the right change the order of places to visit during the tour.

The Travels, Gaining wisdom and confidence through fun experiential

learning tours. Join us this fall for a

unique adventure that will forever change your

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PENNSYLVANIA STATEPHILADELPHIA• INDEPENDENCE HALL • LIBERTY BELL• NATIONAL CONSTITUTION

CENTER• QUAKER MEETING HOUSE• BENJAMIN FRANKLIN’S POST

OFFICE• CARPENTERS HALL• CHRIST CHURCH • ELFRETH’S ALLEY• READING MARKET • F O R M E R H O U S E O F

R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S A N D SENATE

• BETSY ROSS HOUSE

MARYLAND STATE ANNAPOLIS• H I S T O R I C A N N A P O L I S

DOWNTOWN• STATE HOUSE

VIRGINIA STATE• MOUNT VERNON• COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG• YORKTOWN• MONTICELLO• ALEXANDRIA• HISTORIC ANNAPOLIS

Highlights of the tour

Monticello, VA Colonial Williamsburg