Immerse students in American history.
Explore two of America’s most famous cities, Washington and New York City! American history has been through many periods and significant events. From colonisation to revolutions, the American Civil War, slavery and the black civil rights movement. Further students’ understanding of significant events in United States history on a history and politics school trip to the USA.The best way to learn about the history of the United States is to walk the streets where significant events occurred. Students participate and experience cultural traditions, on a history and politics school trip abroad to the USA. Students will put themselves in the shoes of the people like Rosa Parks, Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King.
Students will grow their knowledge of American history, culture and politics on this school trip. Visiting places and locations where events happened will help your students to understand the past. The USA’s history and politics have shaped the world we live in today. Visit iconic political buildings and monuments, discover new technologies, see the countries best museums and enjoy the many optional activities.
Customise a trip itinerary to meet your educational goals and learning objectives. Your school travel manager from Grace World Tours will help you get the most out of your trip itinerary. Get in touch with us to start organising a school trip.
Trip inclusions
- A package including flights, accommodation, transport, meals and activities.
- Our full suite of tools, resources, checklists and support that will make your trip planning and advertising a breeze.
- Teachers travel free on all school trips.
- Your school will have an Grace World Tours trip program manager on hand 24/7.
Trip highlights
- Docent-led tours of the Smithsonian Institutions.
- Visit the home of the first American president.
- Immerse yourself in the history of the civil rights movement with a walking tour of Harlem, NY.
- See the bright lights of Times Square, take in a Broadway show or a sports match.
History & Politics USA Itinerary
DAY 1: TRAVEL DAYDAY 2: CAPITOL TOUR, NATIONAL MALL & MOONLIGHT MONUMENT TOUR
Head off for a guided tour of the US Capitol Building and learn about the politics of the United States. Then visit the National Archives to see the United States Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights. In the afternoon take a Civil Rights tour of Downtown DC. This evening you will have a private moonlit tour of the monuments.
DAY 3: NEWSEUM, SMITHSONIAN
Learn about the history of news broadcasting by completing an educational program at Newseum. Next, pick a couple of museums from the amazing Smithsonian Institute.
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