Founding of a Nation | Middle School Student Travel

See history come to life with visits to America’s most notable cities!

This customized program gives students a unique chance to examine U.S. history first-hand with new friends from across the country! Explore Williamsburg, Mount Vernon, Alexandria, Gettysburg, and Philadelphia on this jam-packed, fun-filled journey to better understand the evolution of American democracy. On Close Up’s Founding of a Nation Program, students have the opportunity to:

Debate and discuss the life and legacy of George Washington with an inside look at his mansion;
Learn more about American history by exploring Philadelphia, the birthplace of our nation;
Walk through the Battle of Gettysburg and learn more about the Civil War with a Gettysburg park ranger; and
Discover Colonial Williamsburg through a guided study visit led by Williamsburg’s own historical interpreters!

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Washington, DC

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Washington, DC & New York City

Explore the inspiring landmarks, monuments, and memorials in two iconic cities! Learn More >

Create Your Own Program

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Washington, DC & Philadelphia

Journey through history by exploring these important American cities. Learn More >

Washington, DC & Williamsburg

Discuss the evolution of American democracy in visits to two of our nation’s most historical cities. Learn More >

Washington, DC & Gettysburg

Experience U.S. history up close with visits to our nation’s capital and a hallowed Civil War battlefield. Learn More >

Founding of a Nation Program

Get an in-depth view of U.S. history in a journey to several of the most notable cities on the East Coast. Learn More >

New Americans Program

Discover our nation’s diverse heritage on this DC program geared toward immigrant and migrant students. Learn More >

Local Programs

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