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NICHE & SPECIALTY TOURS
Explore the possibility of a specialty or niche tour. From religious stops to a museum featuring exquisite ship models and Atlantic trade history exhibits, tours featuring any of these attractions are sure to spark new interests and curiosity in anyone.
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Savannah, Georgia Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum in Savannah, Georgia is housed in the elegant 1819 William Scarbrough House, a building designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974 for its historic significance and exceptional regency architecture. Within this notable setting, Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum exhibits ship models, paintings and maritime antiques, principally from the great era of Atlantic trade and travel during the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum also endeavors to interpret the rich story of Savannah's illustrious maritime history. This great and historic chronicle includes the groundbreaking steamship Savannah – the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean. An entire city block of grounds, which comprises the largest private garden in the Historic District, surrounds the museum. Careful attention has been paid to the garden’s plant and surface materials to highlight the natural beauty of the Savannah area. With few exceptions, all plant material is native or has been available since the early to mid-1800s. During a walk around the grounds one can experience the historic plantings offered by the original Georgia Trustees, which include a citrus stand, a Trident maple grove, a vine-covered pergola and a belvedere with a splendid view. Many of the plantings are accompanied with placards bearing barcodes. Guests with smart devices can scan these codes to gain access to a whole host of knowledge about the plant’s properties. The combination of intriguing elements offered at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum provides something for everyone, especially for those curious about the history and cul
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ture of this great region. Savannah was built on the commodities of its maritime connections. The streets were paved with discarded ballast stones, and wealthy Merchant Princes (who earned their fortunes through Atlantic trade) built its magnificent homes. Savannah’s famous River Street was once home to
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cotton factors that shipped their goods to northern and international ports. Discover what made Savannah Savannah at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum. For information on group tours and rates at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, visit shipsofthesea.org or phone (912) 232-1511.
Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Carey, Ohio Since 1875, countless pilgrims have journeyed to the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio to offer prayers of thanks and to confide their needs to the Mother of God, Mary – Consoler of the Afflicted.
(419) 396-7107 olcshrine.com 315 Clay Street, Carey, OH 43316
A statue of Mary enshrined in a small chapel in Luxembourg was attributed with giving many authenticated favors to visiting pilgrims. Father Joseph Peter Gloden, a 19th century pastor, commissioned a statue identical to this one for his church in Carey, Ohio. The statue first arrived in Frenchtown, a parish about seven miles from Carey. The events surrounding the statue’s transfer would prove to be the beginning of its miraculous history. In May 1875, rain clouds gathered and let loose the night before and the day of the procession to move the statue to Carey. According to Gloden’s own account, “as soon as the statue was brought out of the church, the sun pierced the clouds and was shining on the whole line of the procession all the way,” to within a mile of Carey. The rain, Gloden said, did not fall until the statue was safely inside its new home. From that time, the church, now a minor basilica, has attracted hundreds of thousands
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of pilgrims. Many have claimed miraculous cures and have left crutches, stretchers and casts as witnessed proof of the powerful intercession of Mary, Our Lady of Consolation. Visitors may attend daily mass in the basilica or just enjoy some time for private prayer in the Original Shrine Church. The 30-acre Shrine Park with its shaded walkways and beautiful landscaping provides a natural setting for the Stations of the Cross. The Shrine Gift Shop offers religious books, rosaries and gifts and is open seven days a week, but closed holidays. The Shrine also has a cafeteria available for scheduled groups. Our Lady of Consolation offers a number of special events throughout the year. All visitors are welcome at any time on their journey to faith, hope and healing. For more information, phone (419) 396-7107 or visit olcshrine.com.
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Beachwood, Ohio Groups touring Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage discover a story of hope more than two millennia in the making. Situated in Beachwood, Ohio and just 28 minutes from Cleveland, Maltz Museum provides the perfect attraction for any group looking to add
a uniquely educational highlight to a trip through Ohio.
At Maltz Museum, the story of Jewish heritage starts with immigration. One of the core exhibits, An American Story, presents guests with seven distinct eras of Jewish-American heritage, highlighting the struggle and bravery of Jewish immigrants in the 1800s. Other eras in the exhibit present the lengthy struggle against injustice and persecution, the jubilation at the reemergence of an independent Israel and more. Through each display, groups see that the Jewish people’s faith is what sustained and carried them through bleak and horrific times, granting them the ability not only to survive, but also to thrive and build again. Explore this faith up close at the museum’s other permanent exhibit, The Temple-Tifereth Israel Gallery. Here, visitors learn about the Jewish faith by perusing through art and artifacts from around the globe. Jewish faith is revealed bit by bit in scrolls, ritual objects, fine art and sacred books. Containing selections from The Temple Museum of Jewish Art, Religion and Culture, this part of the museum was established in 1950, making it the fourth oldest museum to focus on Jewish heritage in the United States.
Keep an eye on Maltz Museum for special exhibits and events, as the calendar at
Maltz Museum is bursting with educational happenings. One such special exhibit, Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music,
focuses on famous composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein’s Jewish identity,
social activism and musical works – of which West Side Story is a worldwide favorite. Closing March 1, 2020, this exhibit
contains approximately 100 artifacts including marked-up scores, a conducting
suit and more.
Groups of 10 or more qualify for reduced rates when booking two weeks in advance.
A trip through the museum can be self-guided or docent led. For more infor
mation, phone (216) 593-0575 or visit
maltzmuseum.org. ❑
