S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

a program of the stanford a lumni assoc iat ion

MeMphis to New orleaNs aboard the Queen of the Mississippi

May 24 to June 3, 2013

M i s s i s s i p p i R i v e r

S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

For years, one of Travel/Study’s most beloved programs was our annual Mississippi River cruise aboard the Delta Queen. While this legendary steamboat was sadly decommissioned some time ago, we are thrilled to reprise this popular program aboard an all-new sternwheeler, the Queen of the Mississippi. Our itinerary is quintessential American South, from Memphis to New Orleans, showcasing southern history, music, food and hospitality. Along the way, we’ll learn about the river’s importance as a source of power, an artery of transportation and a barometer of economic health from Stanford environmental engineering professor David Freyberg. Join us!

Highlightsd i s C o V e r the rich tra-ditions of the antebellum South and relive the stirring history of the Civil War years along “the Big Muddy.”

at t e N d a special Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Civil War battlefield at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

e N J o Y a private reception at New Orleans’ legendary Preservation Hall, with our own Dixieland concert from these masters of jazz.

l e a r N about the effects of Hurricane Katrina and the ongoing efforts to restore the Mississippi Delta.

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BRETT S. ThOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY

FRIDAY, MAY 24hOME / MEMPhIs,

TENNEssEEFly from home to Memphis, the largest city in Tennessee and the third-largest port on the Mississippi River. Check in to our

legendary hotel and meet

fellow travelers at a welcome reception, followed by a festive barbecue dinner in town. PEABODY HOTEL (D)

SATURDAY, MAY 25MEMPhIsAfter a welcome orientation and lecture, enjoy a tour of Memphis, whose strategic location on the bluffs above the Mississippi made it a hotly contested area in past centuries for the French, Spanish, English and Americans. This morning visit the National Civil

Rights Museum, which

recounts the history of the Civil Rights Movement and is housed in the former Lorraine Motel, preserved just as it was in 1968 when Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated there. After spending some time exploring Beale Street and having lunch on our own, embark the Queen of the Mississippi and enjoy dinner onboard. QUEEN OF THE MISSISSIPPI (B,D)

SUNDAY, MAY 26hELENA, ArKANsAsDuring our day in Helena, step back in time to experience the mythical power of the Mississippi

Delta. From the birth of the blues to

early trade along the river, the Delta story unfolds during a visit to the Delta Cultural Center. We’ll also enjoy a performance by a local gospel choir and a sampling of soul food at Granny D’s restaurant. QUEEN OF THE MISSISSIPPI (B,L,D)

MONDAY, MAY 27VIcKsBurG, MIssIssIPPIVicksburg’s strategic location made it a stronghold against the Union forces during the Civil War, until General Grant forced the surrender of the Confederate troops on July 4, 1863, after a 42-day siege. Explore the site of the siege, the best-preserved battlefield in the U.S. and now the location of Vicksburg National Military Park, and get a vivid sense of the landscape, fortifications and strategies that helped turn the tide for the North. Visit the restored ironclad gunboat, Cairo, and the Old Courthouse Museum. Today, Memorial Day, we also attend a special wreath–laying ceremony to honor all the U.S. veterans of wars. QUEEN OF THE MISSISSIPPI (B,L,D)

Itinerary

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TUESDAY, MAY 28NATchEZEnter the world of crinoline and hoopskirts and vast antebellum mansions in one of the best-preserved Southern towns. In its heyday, rowdy Natchez had a reputation as the “most wicked hellhole” in the Western world, but as the cotton industry grew, the city became a center of wealth and culture. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Union forces occupied the city, but Grant’s orders to protect the town saved Natchez from widespread damage. Tour several of the finest old homes, including Longwood. QUEEN OF THE MISSISSIPPI (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29sT. FrANcIsVILLE, LOuIsIANAIn the 1850’s, over half of America’s millionaires made their fortunes producing cotton, tobacco, sugar cane and indigo in the fertile valley surrounding St. Francisville; to this day, the city boasts some of the most beautiful plantations in the South. Become immersed in Southern culture and hospitality while visiting two of these gracious properties: Rosedown Plantation and The Myrtles Plantation. Guides are on hand to tell us the tales of the

families who lived here and offer insights into the culture of the South. QUEEN OF THE MISSISSIPPI (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, MAY 30BATON rOuGEVisit the Rural Life Museum on the LSU campus, where we get a close-up look at the lives of the state’s early settlers. Located on the 450-acre Burden Research Plantation, the Museum includes 20-plus historic buildings. Of particular interest is the Plantation Quarters, which includes the commissary, overseer’s house, kitchen, slave cabins, sick house, schoolhouse, blacksmith’s shop, sugar house and grist mill—all furnished to illustrate the activities of everyday life on a typical 19th-century working plantation. QUEEN

OF THE MISSISSIPPI (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, MAY 31OAK ALLEYThe scent of sweet olives and the beauty of azaleas in bloom surround us as we stroll down the magnificent arcade of intertwining live oaks leading to Oak Alley. Built between 1830 and 1839, this square-shaped mansion on a working plantation ringed by a colonnade of 28 Doric columns is a national historic landmark. Our lecture series continues during our afternoon cruising on the river. QUEEN OF THE MISSISSIPPI (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, JUNE 1NEw OrLEANsDisembark this morning in the Crescent City, where steamboats once lined up by the score to discharge their “white gold”—cotton. Nowhere is the city’s spirit more evident than in the famed French Quarter, with its eclectic mix of Spanish, French, Creole and American architecture. Intimate and unique, the city’s oldest neighborhood has exerted a spell over writers for centuries, from John James Audubon to Mark Twain to John Kennedy Toole. After checking in to our hotel, enjoy a walking tour that includes a lunch of local specialties at a classic New Orleans eatery followed by a visit to the Garden District. Dinner and the evening are on our own. ROYAL SONESTA (B,L)

SUNDAY, JUNE 2NEw OrLEANsThis morning, with the help of our Stanford contacts, we retrace the events of Hurricane Katrina, visiting the 9th Ward, seeing the levees that broke, hearing first-

person accounts and learning about the rebuilding efforts that continue to this day. After an afternoon and lunch on our own, celebrate our journey in style as we take over the legendary Preservation Hall for a farewell reception and concert, followed by dinner. ROYAL SONESTA (B,D)

MONDAY, JUNE 3NEw OrLEANs / hOMEAfter breakfast at our hotel, transfer to the airport for flights home. (B)

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The all-new, 149-passenger sternwheeler, Queen of the Mississippi, recalls the grandeur of historic riverboats while possessing the latest safety, environmental and construction technologies. The Queen of the Mississippi has the look of a traditional riverboat along with extensive amenities, a faster speed and high level of comfort. Features include exceptionally large staterooms, six lounges, a library, an elegant dining salon and an elevator that services all passenger decks.

Program Cost* rates are per person, based on double occupancy unless otherwise specified.

*association nonmembers add $200 per person

cATEGOrY

Category a $7,695

Category aar $8,395

Category aal $9,035

Category aaC $9,235

owner’s suite $10,935

Category aar or aal (siNGle) $10,495

Queen of the Mississippi

D a t e sMay 24 to June 3, 2013 (11 days)

s i z eLimited to 80 Stanford participants. Please note that the riverboat has a capacity for 149 passengers, and Stanford Travel/Study will occupy a portion of the cabins onboard, with private areas for lectures and meals. Shore excursions, lectures and special programming described in this brochure will be exclusive to Stanford participants.

i n c l u D e D3 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 7-night cruise aboard the Queen of the Mississippi 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 9 dinners Welcome and farewell receptions Bottled water on excursions Gratuities to porters, guides, drivers and riverboat crew for all group activities All tours and shore ex-cursions as described in the itinerary Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Port fees and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, accident and evacua-tion insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program

n o t i n c l u D e DU.S. domestic airfare Immunization costs Meals and bever-ages other than those specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratu-ities for nongroup services

W H a t t o e X P e c tWe consider this program to be mildly active. Most of our touring is done on foot. In some instances, such as museums, guided tours require climbing up and down several flights of stairs and standing in one place for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Travelerswill have ample opportunity to take in the beautiful scenery along the Mississippi River from the comfort of our riverboat. Some sites and museums do not allow buses to pull up in front, which might require a walk of several minutes to reach the entrance. Participants should be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.

Deposit & Final PaymentA $1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold space for this program. Complete and return the attached reservation form or sign up online. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

cancellations & RefundsDeposits and any payments are fully refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance; applications will be sent to you.

insuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are travel-ing on this program. We strongly recommend that you subscribe to optional baggage and trip-can-cellation insurance. A brochure offering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation about one week after we receive your deposit. The product offered in this brochure includes special benefits if you postmark your insurance payment within a specified window: 15 days of the date listed on the confirmation letter for the Waiver of Pre-existing Conditions and coverage for Financial Insolvency; 21 days for the Cancel for Any Reason benefit.

eligibilityWe encourage membership in the Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $200 more than the members’ price. Parents and their children under 21 may travel on one membership. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

ResponsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and ship arrangements and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motorcoach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. It is understood that the ship’s ticket, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise company. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in August 2012 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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Mississippi RiverMay 24 to June 3, 2013

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“David was excellent! His focus on the maritime history and water issues was the perfect complement to our itinerary.” Ly N a N d d a v I d , J S M ’ 7 3 , a N d E r S O N , G r E at L a k E S C O L L E G E , 2 0 10

D a v i D L . F r e y b e r g , M S ’ 7 7, P h D ’ 8 1 , has been teaching Stanford students since 1981 on a wide range of topics that includes hydrology, water resources and engineering design. He maintains a strong interest in water resources development, policy and history, with a focus on North America, the American West, the Middle East and Asia. He is also fascinated by rivers as natural systems and their role in the social, cultural, economic and political history of a region. And he is convinced that there is no more fascinating river than the Mississippi.

“The third-longest river in the world, it literally knits together the North American continent between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachians,” explains Freyberg. “It is big, it is powerful, it is vital to our economy, and it shapes a vast landscape in both space and time. Most of all, it needs to be experienced firsthand.” Professor Freyberg looks forward to sharing that experience with Stanford travelers. During our time on “the Big Muddy” he’ll discuss both the natural and the human history of the river and explore some of the challenges in managing such an important resource.

— At Stanford: associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and senior fellow, by courtesy, at the Woods Institute for the Environment and at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies — Recipient of Stanford’s Tau Beta Pi Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Bing Teaching Fellowship Award and Landreth Family University Fellow in Undergraduate Education Award — Recipient of the National Science Foundation’s Presidential Young Investigator Award — BA, engineering science, and BE, environmental engineering, Dartmouth College — MS and PhD, hydrology, hydraulics and hydromechanics, Stanford University

Stanford Faculty Leader

“It is a strange study–a singular phenomenon, if you please–that the only real, independent and genuine gentlemen in the world go quietly up and down the Mississippi River....”

Stanford Travel/StudyFrances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center326 Galvez StreetStanford, CA 94305-6105(650) 725-1093

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MeMphis to New orleaNs aboard the Queen of the Mississippi

May 24 to June 3, 2013

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