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Monthly Archives: October 2011
The Statue of Liberty at 125 years
Today tour consultant Luke Chow is highlighting a favorite American landmark that is celebrating a very special anniversary today! Situated in New York Harbor, Statue of Liberty is one of the main attractions for anyone visiting New York City with … Keep reading …
Posted in Arts & Culture, Destinations, History, Tours, Travel
Tagged immigrants, monuments, New York City, sculpture
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Quick-start Fundraisers
When it comes to class trip fundraisers, some take a lot of planning (a talent show or auction) and others take relatively little time to get off the ground. Today, we’re highlighting fundraising ideas that have a short start-up time, … Keep reading …
Posted in Fundraising, Group Leaders, Students, Teachers, Tips & Advice
Tagged fundraising
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Boston Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail in Boston, Massachusetts, is a favorite activity of locals and visitors alike (and one that students participate in while traveling on the Historic Boston tour). The Freedom Trail is a two-and-a-half-mile path through Charlestown and Boston … Keep reading …
Posted in Arts & Culture, Destinations, History, Tours, Travel
Tagged Boston, historic, Paul Revere
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication
After being postponed because of the threat of Hurricane Irene, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial dedication will take place Sunday, October 16, 2011. Ceremonies will begin at 8 a.m. with the “Morning Joy” program, followed by the official dedication … Keep reading …
Posted in Arts & Culture, Current Events, Destinations, History, In the News, Tours, Travel, Washington, D.C.
Tagged Civil Rights, Jr., Martin Luther King, memorials, monuments, National Mall
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NASA Asks Students to Name New Spacecraft
“NASA has a class assignment for U.S. students: help the agency give the twin spacecraft headed to orbit around the moon new names.” That directive comes straight from a NASA press release announcing the NASA GRAIL naming contest. Here’s the … Keep reading …
Posted in Current Events, Education, In the News, Science, Students, Teachers, Technology
Tagged contest, NASA, space
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation, Volume 2
Yesterday you heard from Hailee about her class trip to Washington, D.C. Today we hear from Audra, also a 9th-grader from Texas. Here are her thoughts on traveling to Washington, D.C., with her classmates over the summer: The words you … Keep reading …
Posted in Destinations, History, Museums, Science, Smithsonian Institution, Students, Teachers, Tours, Travel, Washington, D.C.
Tagged class trip, D.C., school trip, student travelers, Washington
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation, Volume 1
So September is gone and we’re settled back into the pace of another school year. Although “What I did over my summer vacation” essays are usually shared in the first few days of school, I wanted to bring back some … Keep reading …
Posted in Destinations, Education, History, Museums, Science, Smithsonian Institution, Students, Teachers, Tours, Travel, Washington, D.C.
Tagged class trips, school trips, student travelers
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