History Trip to USA (Battlefields)

About this trip

This tour makes great links to areas of the most recent history syllabuses at GCSE and A-level. See the learning links page and contact one of our travel advisors to discuss the options.

Sample Itinerary

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Fly from the UK to Washington DC
Transfer to hotel in Washington DC

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4 hours Walking tour of DC “Civil War to Civil Rights” ending at Ford’s Theater
Ford’s Theatre Museum
The National Museum of the American Indian
The National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Depart Washington by coach
Arlington National Cemetery
Gettysburg National Military Park
Welcome Centre, Cyclorama and follow a Ranger guided tour of the Battlefield (by coach)

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Depart for Antietam, Maryland – visit Antietam park visitor centre
Continue to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia – ranger guided tour of the town
Depart for Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania
Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Centre OR the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Centre
Depart Fredericksburg for Washington DC

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Washington DC Supreme Court
Courtroom lecture and introductory film
Visit the US Capitol for a guided tour
The National Archive Museum
Overnight in Washington DC

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Free time before departing for IAD airport for your flight back to the UK

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Arrive back in the UK

Excursion Ideas

History

The Lincoln Memorial, Washington

The Lincoln Memorial is a monument built to honour the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. It is located on the…

History

Supreme Court, Washington

This building is majestic and richly ornamented – it serves as both home to the Court and the symbol…

History

Capitol Hill, Washington

The Senate and the House of Representatives have met within the Capitol building for more than two centuries and…

History

American History Museum, Washington

The National Museum of American History preserves and displays an enduring record of American past in the areas of…

History

National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), Washington

The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) has one of the most extensive collections of Native American arts…

History

Arlington Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery's rolling hills mark the final resting place for more than 14,000 veterans, including those that fought…

History

The National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington

Students can learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience and how it helped to shape…

History

National Archive Museum, Washington

This is the permanent home of the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, and Bill of…

History

Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania, Virginia

This is America's battleground, where the Civil War came to its bloody climax. No place more vividly reflected the…

History

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

A Ranger guided tour discovers the history of this historical town. Harpers Ferry is a national historic park known…

History

Gettysburg National Military Park

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert…

History

Ford’s Theatre, Washington

On a self-guided tour of the Ford's Theatre Museum, explore Lincoln's presidency from his arrival in Washington to the…

History

Antietam, Maryland

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle…

Accommodation Options

Accommodation

Comfort Inn Downtown DC

Washington

In a prime location in the heart of Washington, half a block from Pennsylvania Avenue and the Whitehouse. This…

Accommodation

Comfort Inn Frederick

Frederick

Conveniently located across the street from the Westview mall close to Antietam National Battlefield. The Comfort Inn offers a…

Curriculum Links

KS4 (GCSE)
AQA: Conflict and warfare over time; causes and consequences of wars; social impact of conflict
Edexcel: American history – military campaigns, leadership, and strategies; civil and social consequences
OCR: Warfare and society / Conflict, technology, and human experience in historical context

KS5 (A-Level)
AQA: War, diplomacy, and leadership; strategic decision-making and political impact; social and economic effects of conflict
Edexcel: Military history, political context, and analysis of conflict; consequences for society and international relations
OCR: Warfare, leadership, and society; historical analysis of battles, campaigns, and human experience