Pennsylvania Dutch and Gettysburg

Students witness first hand the evolution of American Civilization as they tour this peaceful countryside dotted with one-room schoolhouses and windmills. The Amish community still lives here without the use of electricity or motor vehicles. This experience gives students a vivid point of comparison for the modern amenities that are a normal part of their everyday worlds.

Gettysburg: The Battle of Gettysburg, where thousands of Americans fought and died for their cause, lasted for only three days, but changed the course of American history for future generations. Students visiting this haunting battleground learn to connect the events of history with the human aspects and tragic consequences of the war that not only tore America apart, but also put it back together again.

Hershey and Hershey Park: A school trip to HERSHEYPARK is truly an educational experience! Students gain "hands on" experience in areas across the curriculum from Science to Math to Language Arts...even Music! In fact, using Chocolate as a thematic unit has become popular amongst educators who use a visit to the Park and HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD as the culminating activity for the unit!

Sample Itinerary

10:00AM	Arrive in Philadelphia. Join your Tour Guide at the Old Visitor Center on 3rd Street between Walnut and Chestnut Streets.
	Guided tour of historic Philadelphia. Tour to include: Liberty Bell, Franklin's Print Shop, Franklin Court, Library Hall, Carpenter's Hall and climb the famous "Rocky Steps".
1:00PM	Time for lunch at group's expense.
4:00PM	Visit the National Constitution Center- the first museum in the world dedicated to honoring and explaining the U.S. Constitution through more than 100 interactive exhibits.
6:30PM	Dinner at Moriarity's Restaurant.
8:00PM	Illuminated tour of Philadelphia's waterfront area and Society Hill.

8:00AM	Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
9:30AM	Visit Independence Hall (pending availability).
	Visit the Historic Christ Chruch and Burial Ground.
12:30PM	Time for lunch at group's expense.
2:00PM	Continue on to Valley Forge State Park, George Washington's encampment during the winter of 1777-78.
4:30PM	Return to your hotel.
6:30PM	Dinner at Hard Rock Café Philadelphia.
8:00PM	Attend a performance of "Lights of Liberty", the new outdoor spectacular that relives the American Revolution as it happened.

8:00AM	Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
11:00AM	Visit the Kitchen Kettle, a unique group of country shops offering the wares and foodstuffs of the Amish people.
	Time for lunch at your expense.
1:00PM	Guided tour of the Amish countryside and the Amish farmlands.
3:00PM	Attend the critically acclaimed production of "Jacob's Choice". Enjoy this 3D multiple projection screen with special effects about the life of a boy growing up in an Amish Family.
	After the show walk to the Fisher family home where you will tour and take a close look at the lifestyle of the Modern Amish.
5:00PM	Enjoy an Amish style dinner.
7:00PM	Regroup and return to Philadelphia.

8:00AM	Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and check out.
9:30AM	Admission to the Franklin Institute, a museum of Science and Industry. Experience the life and treasures of the world's most famous pharaoh, "King Tut" including an IMAX Show.
12:00PM	Time for lunch at group's expense.
1:00PM	Approximate departure for home.