AMERICAN HISTORY TOUR
20 day cruise/tour - ????? ??, 2026 with Dr. Michael Wilcox
250th Birthday
NEXT YEAR, the United States will commemorate its 250th Birthday, or Semiquincentennial Celebration.
The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, 2026 will officially be our nations 250th Birthday! The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future for the next generation and beyond. It is also an opportunity to look at the history of how it all began.
The Declaration of Independence is why we have the nation we do. The founders of America had a vision of independence and liberty that has affected all of us. Every American should honor 2026, giving thanks and celebrating everything our founders fought for to create a nation we all live in today.
What better way to celebrate and remember our founding fathers, the creation of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the war for freedom, than an American History Tour! Come spend two weeks with American History scholars Michael Wilcox and Jeff Lawson.
AMERICAN HISTORY TOUR
20 day cruise/tour - ????? ??, 2026 with Dr. Michael Wilcox US Capitol Building - Washington DC
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Lincoln Memorial - Washington DC
We will spend two weeks, visiting and studying the Declaration of Independence, our Constitution, the beginnings of America, and the war of Independence. Here is a small taste of what you will be experiencing:
• In the Boston Area: 2.5 mile Freedom Trail, Old North Church, Bunker Hill, The USS Constitution, the Paul Revere House, John Adams and John Quincey Home, Plymouth Plantation, the Mayflower II, Lexington, Old North Bridge at Concord, David Thoreau’s Walden Pond and more.
• In the Philadelphia Area: Liberty Square, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Constitution Hall, Benjamin Franklin Museum, the American Revolution Museum, the Historic Park where Washington crossed the Delaware, Valley Forge and more.
• Fort McHenry and the War of 1812: Where Francis Scott Key was inspired to write our National Anthem.
• In the DC Area: George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Arlington Cemetery, the War Memorials, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Ford's Theater, the Washington Mall and more.
• Charlottesville Area: Visit James Madison and Tomas Jefferson’s Home.
• Appomattox Court House: Where Lee Surrendered to Grant.
• Richmond Area: St. John’s Church where Patrick Henry gave his famous “Give Me Liberty or Give me Death Speech”. Richmond Historic Town.
• Williamsburg Area: We plan to spend two nights in Williamsburg, where costumed actors will take you back to the days of Colonial America before the Revolutionary War. We will also visit James Town and Yorktown National Battlefield.
What a fantastic way of celebrating the 250th Birthday of our great nation. This is a rare experience to be taught about our American History by two of the best educators on the subject. Michael Wilcox and Jeff Lawson - Both have a passion for American History. In fact, it was Michael that called us last year, asking us to put together a special American History Tour that he and Jeff would take in 2026. We all decided the summers are too hot and with all the celebrations, Washington DC will be too crowded during the summer. That is why Michael and Jeff wanted to start near the first of September when the crowds will be less and the heat doesn’t melt the sidewalks.
USS Constitution - Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, Massachusetts
Paul Revere Statue and Old North Church in Boston, Massachusetts
AMERICAN HISTORY TOUR
20 day cruise/tour - ????? ??, 2026 with Dr. Michael Wilcox
Arlington National Cemetery - Virginia
20 day cruise/tour - ????? ??, 2026 with Dr. Michael Wilcox
Williamsburg, Virginia
AMERICAN HISTORY TOUR
20 day cruise/tour - ????? ??, 2026 with Dr. Michael Wilcox
Jefferson Mansion - Charlottesville, Virginia
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Independence Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Liberty Bell, Philadelpha
Michael loves American History! He is excited to share with you his passion for American History. This will be a very comprehensive tour that will include the early beginnings of America, the Founding Fathers, the Constitution, the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Here is a PARTIAL list of what you will see and experience: American History:
• Boston: 2.5-mile Freedom Trail, Old North Church, Bunker Hill, The USS Constitution, the Paul Revere House, John Adams & John Quincy home, Plymouth Plantation, the Mayflower II, Lexington, Old North Bridge at Concord, David Thoreau’s Walden Pond, and so much more.
• Philadelphia: Liberty Square, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Constitution Hall, Benjamin Franklin Museum, the Historic Park where Washington crossed the Delaware River, Valley Forge, and so much more.
• Fort McHenry and the war of 1812, where Francis Scott Key was inspired to write our National Anthem.
• DC Area: George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Arlington Cemetery, the war memorials, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, The Washington Mall, and so much more.
• Williamsburg: We plan to spend two nights in Williamsburg where costumed actors take you back to the days of Colonial America before the revolutionary war. We will also visit James town and Yorktown National Battlefield.
Along the way we stop at some very important Civil War sites: Gettysburg, Ford’s Theater; The Manassas National Battle Field, Appomattox Court House, the McLean Home (where Robert E. Lee surrendered), and Richmond, Virginia (the Capital of the Confederacy).
This is a rare opportunity to experience a fantastic history tour of our nation with Dr. Michael Wilcox. Even your tour manager for this tour is another educator, Jeff Lawson. He was an American History teacher, has a passion for American History and has visited all of these sites. We believe this will be one of those tours that will sell out fast, don’t hesitate making a decision, only to find out you were too late and the tour is sold out!
Package Price Includes :
• 3 nights Deluxe Hotel Boston.
• Special dinner at “Plimoth Plantation” a living history museum.
• 3 nights Deluxe Hotel Philadelphia.
• 3 nights Deluxe Hotel Washington DC.
• 1 night Deluxe Hotel Charlottesville.
• 1 night Deluxe Hotel Richmond.
• 2 nights Deluxe hotel Williamsburg.
• Airfare from Boston to Philadelphia, including taxes and fees.
• All land taxes and fees.
• All tours.
• All Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.
• All buses and guides.
• All entrance fees.
Package Price: $3,495*
*Per person cash discount price, based on double occupancy. Does not include airfare and tips.
• “Whisper Perfect” headset receivers, which allows you to hear every word clearly even when you step away from the group to take that important picture.
• Special Guest Educator: Dr. Michael Wilcox.
• Special Fun For Less Tours Manager: Jeff Lawson.