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6 21 6 United States Military Academy, New York 24 Friendship Powwow and American 7 Itinerary: Lake George area, New York Indian Cultural Celebration, Colorado 8 Princeton region, New Jersey 25 Itinerary: Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona 9 Fort McHenry National Monument 26 Gathering of Nations, New Mexico Colonial and Historic Ameri Shrine, Marylandca N at27ive Heard Peo Museum,ples Arizona 10 Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Massachusetts 28 Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, New Mexico 30 11 Itinerary: Boston, Massachusetts 29 Itinerary: Oklahoma

12 Atlanta History Center, Georgia 30 This is the Place Heritage Park, Utah 13 Itinerary: Savannah, Georgia 31 Itinerary: Boise, Idaho 14 The American Civil War Museum, Virginia 32 De Smet, South Dakota 15 Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center, Mississippi 33 Buffalo City, North Dakota The 16 A Arlingtonmeri Nationalcan CivilCemetery, VirginiaWar The 34 G Coloradoreat Railroad Exp Museum,ansion Colorado 17 Itinerary: Manassas, Virginia 35 Itinerary: Cheyenne, Wyoming

18 Mineral Point, Wisconsin 36 The Ronald Reagan Presidential 19 Itinerary: Evansville, Indiana Library & Museum, California 20 Cincinnati Museum 37 Itinerary: Sacramento, California Center, Ohio 38 World Gold Panning Championships, California M el21t ingCorydon Po andt Harrison The 39 A SSmeri Jeremiahc O’Brienan Wes, Californiat County, Indiana 40 Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum, Washington 22 Michigan’s Heritage Park 41 The Alamo, Texas at Hilt’s Landing, Michigan 41 Chinatown Discovery Tours, Washington 23 Itinerary: Stark County, Ohio 42 Itinerary: Elko, Nevada

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In the late 16h century, the sea-faring countries of England, France, Spain and the Nether- lands pursued aggressive colonization in the New World. Along the eastern seaboard, groups can witness the remnants of their societies and still reap the benefits of their explorations.

Evening flag change, Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Md. Photo: Fort McHenry social media team

West Point, New York Although the United States Military Academy. Exhibits include a full-scale Academy — West Point — hasUnited grown Colonial Scadettates barracks room, a cadet uniform America in size and stature since it was founded room, cadet daily life, academic fields of in 1802, it remains committedMilitary to the Academyendeavor and the admissions process. task of producing commissioned lead- The Visitors Center also has a gift shop. ers of character for the U.S. Army. Trophy Point, which overlooks the

The academy is located about 50 Hudson River to the north, offers terrific Cadets on parade, miles north of New York City on the views of the bluffs, Battle Monument U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. Hudson River. and captured cannons from past wars. Photo: USMA More than 3 million people visit the One not-to-miss statue is Union academy every year, which has as its soldier John Sedgwick. Sedgwick’s exam-luck ritual, the written test will motto: “Duty, Honor, Country.” bronze statue has spurs that freely be a piece of cake. The Visitors Center is the starting rotate and, West Point myth has it, if West Point Tours, the academy’s of- point for all visitors to the U.S. Military a cadet spins the spurs as part of an ficial tour contractor, provides step-on guides, motorcoaches and several tour options North Little Rock, Arkansas: a destination for all seasons! for groups: The West Point Story, Discover our city’s natural beauty and bus-friendly attitude with the History and help of a complimentary step-on guide and custom itineraries. Tradition, The Command- Experience these one-of-a-kind historical attractions! ing Heights, The West Point Experi- ence, The Long

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6 Heritage & History • GroupTour.com 2016-17 Planning Guide 7 Explore the land of ‘The Last of the Mohicans’ Lake George Area, New York

The romance and natural beauty of the Cora, Alice and Major Howard, and his Mohican Lake George Area in New York’s Adiron- friends Chingachgook and Uncas. The paint- dacks, along with the “dark and silent ing has been on display at the hotel since it caves” found within the heart of the opened in 1926, and it serves as a remind- Hudson River, inspired writer James er of the region’s historic past. Fenimore Cooper to use this setting Visit Cooper’s Cave Overlook, on the in his classic American novel, The Hudson River in Glens Falls. Visitors can Last of the Mohicans. walk to the viewing platform to see the Colonial America Tanya Brand, group tour pro- caves and read about Cooper and the moter for the Lake George Area, Mohican tribe that inhabited the area. provided this itinerary. Enjoy lunch at one of the many cafes, “Whether you are a newcomer bistros, breweries and restaurants in to our destination or the Lake George Cooper’s Cave, Glens Falls, N.Y. downtown Glens Falls. Photo: courtesy of Warren County Area is a favorite tour stop, this itinerary tourism department Afternoon activities can include a drive or combines quintessential, iconic attractions optional hike to the summit of Prospect Moun- and activities with fun and informative history tain to view 32-mile long Lake George, once named that is sure to please everyone in the group,” Brand said. Lac du St. Sacrement. Overlook the village of Lake George “The Warren County Tourism Department is happy to provide and note the strategic location of Fort William Henry at the personal planning assistance for groups considering the area.” southernmost point of the lake.

Day One Day Two Arrive in the Lake George Area and visit The Hyde Collec- Partake in an interactive walking tour or easy bus ride that tion Art Museum and Historic House, a world-class art museum includes points of interest, historical markers and monuments and historic home in Glens Falls that is on the National Register in and around the village of Lake George as they relate to the of Historic Places. The Hyde House Library has several first- French and Indian War. Local step-on guides are available to edition volumes of Copper’s 1826 novel, The Last of the Mohi- transport the group back in time with their historical tales. cans. The novel was set during the French and Indian War and Fort William Henry offers an educational tour of the chronicles the massacre of the Colonial garrison and a fictional authentically restored French and Indian War kidnapping of two pioneer sisters. fort that portrays life at the fort from Quick-step at the The Queensbury Hotel. The lobby of the 1755 to 1757. Military demonstra- Cruise, Lake George, N.Y. hotel in downtown Glens Falls is home to a large mural by tions, guided tours and colonial Photo: courtesy of Warren County Griffith Bailey Coale (1890–1950), a member of the National artifacts will captivate any his- tourism department Society of Mural Painters. The setting is below the falls of tory buff in the group. the Hudson River, in a cave made famous in The Last of the Wind down with a cruise Mohicans. Hawkeye is portrayed lighting the entrance for aboard one of five ships that traverse “The Queen of American Lakes.” Both the Lake George Steamboat Company and Lake George Shoreline cruises offer lunch and dinner cruises with lively entertainment. Narrated cruises offer a better understanding of the historic significance of the lake and the strategic role it played in the French and Indian War. A fireworks display over the lake is a perfect ending to this tour.S

Fort William Henry, Lake George, N.Y. Visit Lake George Warren County Tourism Department Photo: courtesy of Warren County 800-958-4748 tourism department visitlakegeorge.com

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Princeton and Franklin Township, New Jersey

Dating to 1675, Princeton, New Jersey, is set halfway between PhiladelphiaPrinceton and New York City.region The region prospered in large part because of Princeton Uni- versity, originally chartered in 1746 as the College of New Jersey, which it remained until 1896. The university offers student-led Drumthwacket, the governor’s residence, Princeton, N.J. tours and information sessions by advance reservation only. Photo: DFL/WikimediaCommons. Morven Museum & Garden, once the home of Richard Stockton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Indepen- The Historical Society of Princeton offers private group dence, is within walking distance of the campus. walking tours that provide an educational and entertaining Drumthwacket, the official residence of the governor of look at Princeton’s people, architecture and history. New Jersey, is open for group tours by appointment. The Private tours can be arranged at the historical society’s Greek revival mansion was built circa 1834. Updike Farmstead, located along the route of Continental Princeton Battlefield State Park marks the site where troops on their way to engage British soldiers at the Thomas Continental troops under Gen. George Washington defeated Clarke farm at Princeton Battlefield. The restored late 18th- a force of British regulars on Jan. 3, 1777, during the Revo- century and early-19th-century farmhouse contains galleries lutionary War. The Clarke House, built by Thomas Clarke in dedicated to art and history.S 1772, served as sanctuary for Gen. Hugh Mercer, who died there nine days later. Princeton Regional Convention Rockingham, the final wartime headquarters of Gen. and Visitors Bureau Washington, is in nearby Franklin Township. Group tours 609-924-1776 are available by appointment. visitprinceton.org

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Baltimore, Maryland

The history of Fort McHenry, The sight of those “broad stripes and located in Baltimore’sFort M harbor,cHenry begins Nin ationalbright stars” M onumentinspired attorney Francis 1776. The citizens of Baltimoreand fearedHistoric Scott S Keyhrine to write a song that eventu- an attack by British ships during the ally became the United States national Revolutionary War. An earthen star fort anthem. known as Fort Whetstone was quickly Start a visit at the visitor center, constructed, but the fort was not at- where there are interactive exhibits and a tacked during the American Revolution. short orientation film. A short walk takes Congress authorized a series of visitors to the star-shaped brick fort. coastal forts in 1794, and construc- A raised mound near the entrance tion began on Fort McHen- to the fort is the remains ry in 1798. By 1803, the of the dry moat that masonry walls that originally surrounded can be seen today the fort. Visitors will were completed. walk on the parade The fort was ground, the site named for of the flag pole James McHenry, from which the the second sec- original 30-by- retary of war. 42-foot U.S. flag In August flew during the 1814, during the 1814 bombard- War of 1812, Brit- ment. ish forces marched Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Md. Around the Photo: Tom Darden, Maryland on Washington, Governor’s Office/Tim Ertel parade ground are defeated U.S. forces and soldier’s barracks, officers’ burned the Capitol. British quarters and the quarters of the warships bombarded Fort McHenry on commanding officer. Sept. 13–14, 1814. Ranger talks and weekend living Despite 25 hours of bombing, history programs take place in the the British ships could not pass Fort summer.S McHenry because of defenses that included a chain, sunken ships and the Fort McHenry National Monument fort’s cannon fire. and Historic Shrine To celebrate their victory, the fort’s 410-962-4290, ext. 243 soldiers raised a huge American flag. nps.gov/fomc

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Boston, Massachusetts Each year on Dec. 16, one of the sparked the Boston Tea Party in 1773. most important events leading to the The re-enactment begins with a fiery American Revolution is re-enactedBoston — tea-tax Tea debate Party at Old S Southhips Meeting & Museum the Boston Tea Party. House, where colonists gathered to Presented by Boston’s famed Old protest British rule. South Meeting House and the Boston Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Paul Tea Party Ships & Museum, interpret- Revere and other patriot leaders debate ers tell the story of the events that loyalists in an attempt to resolve the

Destroying tea, Boston Harbor, Boston, Mass. Photo: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Michael Blanchard Photography

taxation crisis. Visitors of the re-enactment are encouraged to join the debate. Groups may join a lively procession on the waterfront and witness the Sons of Liberty destroy actual tea from the East India Tea Company in Boston Harbor. “The Boston Tea Party is one of the most poignant and pivotal moments in American history as it is considered the single most important event leading to the American Revolution and, a short time later, led to the creation of the United States,” said Shawn Ford, executive director of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. “Had the brave patriots of Boston not stood up to the most powerful nation in the world at that time, we all might still be British today.”

Tickets to Boston Tea Party view the there-enactment, Old South Meeting House, Boston, Mass. atrical Colonial Photo: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, debate will be Michael Blanchard Photography available online in the fall. The remainder of the event, including the destruction of tea, is open to the public. A group visit to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum includes actors, high- tech interactive exhibits, authentically restored tea ships, a multisensory docu- mentary, Abigail’s Tea Room and the opportunity to dump tea overboard.S

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10 Heritage & History • GroupTour.com 2016-17 Planning Guide 11 Soak up history in and around the ‘Hub of the Universe’ Boston, Massachusetts

Boston pays homage to Boston by Foot tour, Day Three every period in America’s Quincy Market Head north to Salem. timeline. Groups can un- Boston, Mass. Photo: Massachusetts Office Visit Salem Witch Mu- cover the city’s past while of Travel & Tourism seum, which tells the story of enjoying its modern edge. the 20 unfortunate and in- This four-day itinerary nocent souls persecuted and highlights greater Boston. condemned to death during the Salem Witch Trials of Day One 1692. Stroll through Boston Then, visit The House of Common and along the Free- the Seven Gables, a 17th- dom Trail. Learn the story century mansion that is the of Massachusetts’ 1783 ban oldest wooden house in New on slavery as told along the England. Black Heritage Trail. Meander Walk Salem’s streets and along the Boston Maritime see the McIntyre District, History Trail. with its grand homes sharing their maritime stories. Or take a tour by land-and-waterway on Boston Duck Tours Have dinner in Salem or Boston. in Back Bay, with the group’s vehicle an amphibious bus-boat. In spring and summer, visit the Public Garden in full bloom. Day Four For lunch, visit Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Also known as Head southeast to Plymouth, the historic town where the Quincy Market, the marketplace dating to 1742 offers a cornu- Pilgrims landed in 1620. copia of cuisines and goods. Festive street performers and other To learn their stories, see Plymouth Rock in Pilgrim Memo- entertainers are featured, as are special events year-round, along rial State Park, the reproduction Mayflower II and visit Pilgrim with plentiful shopping options. Hall Museum. Then, how about spending the afternoon on one of the Bos- Nearby Plimoth Plantation is a re-creation of the Pilgrims’ ton Harbor Islands? (Or maybe even the day.) settlement from 1627. Its museum has a detailed and authentic Escape any day via a scenic ferry ride to either Spectacle or native home site sharing the indigenous Wampanoags’ story. Georges islands. Pack a picnic, relax on a sandy beach and enjoy Return to Boston, visiting its historic North End to see hikes through Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area’s Paul Revere’s house and the historic Old North Church. myriad of trails. Daily ferry service includes departures through- Walk along the Freedom Trail before dinner at a restaurant out the day and return trips arriving at Long Wharf downtown in Boston’s Little Italy. in the late afternoon and early evening. Spend the night in Boston before heading home.S For dinner, try some freshly-shucked shellfish at Union Oyster House, the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the Greater Boston CVB United States. 617-867-8203 bostonusa.com Mayflower II, Day Two Plymouth, Mass. Photo: Plimoth Plantation Spend the day across the Charles River in Cambridge, home Massachusetts Office of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. of Travel and Tourism Stroll through Harvard Yard and see the Statue of Three 800-227-6277 Lies. Nearby is Longfellow National Historical Site, which massvacation.com served as Gen. George Washington’s headquarters during the Revolutionary War. Or pay a quick visit to Mount Auburn North of Boston CVB Cemetery, where Bernard Malamud, Winslow Homer and 978-465-5555 Oliver Wendell Holmes lie in rest. northofboston.org Along Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge is about its squares. Central Square is home to delicious diverse food offerings — Plymouth County CVB Indian, Mexican, Ethiopian and Mediterranean, to name a few. 800-231-1620 Harvard Square is home to Harvard University’s comprehensive seeplymouth.com Fogg Art Museum, shopping and street performers.

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Discover the stories of the American Civil War in museums, at re-enacted encampments and on hallowed ground found in national military parks all across the American South.

Interpreters, Historic Tredegar, Richmond, Va. Photo: The American Civil War Museum

Atlanta, Georgia

After Union troops captured Chatta- that historical distinction.” nooga, Tennessee, they headed south to “TurningThe Point: The AmericanAmeri can Atlanta, the industrial hub of Athetlanta South. HCivilistory War” exhibit Center at Atlanta History “The fall of Atlanta in September Center details this history. Located in 1864 effectively sealed the fate of the the 9,200-square-footCivil DuBose Gallery, War Confederacy, assuring Union victory it’s one of the nation’s largest and most and the end of slavery,” said Gordon complete Civil War collections. There Jones, program coordinator and senior are more than 1,500 Union and Con- military curator at Atlanta History federate artifacts, including cannons, “Turning Point: The American Civil War” exhibit, Center. “Atlanta was the last great uniforms and flags. Atlanta History Center, Atlanta, Ga. turning point of the Civil War and the A new addition to the center’s cam- Photo: Atlanta History Center birthplace of the civil rights movement, pus, the Lloyd and Mary Ann Whitaker given that so many of the movement’s Cyclorama Building is expected to be Battle of Atlanta painting, created in leaders were born and/or educated complete in late 2016. This space will 1886. here. No other city in the nation has house the ongoing restoration of The Groups of 10 or more visitors qualify for a discounted rate to the center. Self-guided group visits include one-day access to the Atlanta History Center museum, historic gardens, Swan House, Smith Family Farm and the re- search center. Groups also are welcome to complete the experience with lunch at the Swan Coach House Restaurant. Free motorcoach parking is available on-site.S

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12 Heritage & History • GroupTour.com 2016-17 Planning Guide 13 The beauty that captured Sherman’s heart Savannah, Georgia

Savannah’s role in the American Civil War is legendary. It was one of the only towns left standing during Maj. Gen. Wil- liam Tecumseh Sherman’s famous “March to the Sea.” Sherman spared the key Confederate city as a Christmas present to former President Abraham Lincoln. Chelsea Paulsen, group tour sales manager for Visit Savan- nah, welcomes groups to discover how Savannah was not only The American key to the Confederacy, but also what happened to the area after the Union victory. The following sample itinerary from Visit Savannah suggests ways to explore, eat and stay in historic Civil War Savannah.

Explore Tricentennial Park Historic district, Savannah, Ga. Photo: ©istockphoto.com/mickrick First, stop at the Tricentennial Park, housed in an antebel- lum train depot where Confederate troops would depart to the battlefields of northern Virginia. The museum holds a collection Eat of Civil War artifacts, so take some time to browse. Then, head River Street next door to the Roundhouse Railroad Museum, a former train Steps from the water, and former home to cotton mills, this repair facility that houses a model train and displays about the street was incredibly important during the war for both sides. railway’s importance in shaping Savannah’s position as a Con- Try Vics on the River, which was used in 1864 as a housing and federate power player. planning space by Sherman’s officers. Historic homes tour 45 Bistro The Andrew Low House Known for its mouth-watering menu, 45 Bistro’s location hosted Robert E. Lee and was a hospital during Sherman’s occupation. Union generals, and 17Hundred90 Inn & Restaurant the Green-Meldrim The 17Hundred90 building has had a few ghost sightings House served as and, for the more skeptical history buff, plenty of antebel- Sherman’s head- lum architectural details to savor with a meal. quarters during his winter in Stay Savannah. Most Presidents’ Quarters Inn historic homes Originally constructed in 1855, Presidents’ Quarters played some role in Inn has rooms named after each U.S. president who has the occupation, so visited Savannah. This historic inn is decorated with both take a careful look at antique and period reproduction furnishings. the outside plaques as Cotton Exchange, Savannah, Ga. The Marshall House Photo: ©istockphoto.com/ the group walks around Joe Potato photo The historic Marshall House was once a hospital for soldiers town. during the Civil War. Touches of 19th-century details remain, Noble Jones Tours from claw foot bathtubs to doors, windows and wrought iron History buffs will enjoy learning about Savannah’s involve- balconies. It is rumored this historic inn may even be haunted. ment in the Civil War on Noble Jones Tours’ Civil War Tour. River Street Inn Get an in-depth look at why Sherman spared Savannah from Built in 1817, River Street Inn, adjacent to the Cotton destruction and what the city was like before, during and after Exchange, was used for storing, grading and exporting cotton. the war. Now, its historic appeal is elegantly displayed among the inn’s Fort Jackson furnishings and decor. It is located only steps from River Street The Savannah Riverboat Civil War Dinner Cruise includes a and Factors’ Walk.S Southern buffet and stops at Fort Jackson to watch a cannon firing. Or, head to Fort Jackson on the coach for the Mess & Muster Visit Savannah dinner, where dining companions are actors dressed in period 912-644-6423 costumes and the evening ends with a cannon firing. visitsavannah.com

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Richmond and Appomattox, Virginia

The American Civil War Museum in Richmond and Another called “Knickknackery: Curiosities from the Appomattox, Virginia, is a combination of three campuses Museum’s Vaults,” explores items that have quirky stories. abounding with distinct collections.The American Civil InWar Appomattox, Museum the Museum of the Confederacy-Appo- Historic Tredegar is located on Richmond’s riverfront. mattox explores the end of the war and a new beginning for It shares the 8.9-acre site with the Richmond National a reunified nation. More than 400 artifacts tell the story. Battlefield Park Visitor Center. Groups visiting the American Civil War Museum can The plant employed skilled domestic and foreign workers, deepen the experience by adding facilitated, hands-on slaves and freed slaves. “In the Cause of Liberty” explores the programs, led by staff.S causes, course and legacies

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14 Heritage & History • GroupTour.com 2016-17 Planning Guide 15 american Civil War Discover Corinth, Mississippi Virginia History Corinth was the site of a critical battle and siege following the Battle of Shiloh inCorinth 1862. Later, itCivil became aWar birth- Interpretive Center place of freedom in the establishment of the Corinth Contraband Camp following Abraham Lincoln’s preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. The Corinth Civil War Interpre- tive Center examines this history. Part of Shiloh National Military Park, the center covers the Battle of Shiloh, the Water feature, Battle and Siege of Corinth and the Corinth Civil War Civil War itself. Interpretive Center, Corinth, Miss. “The idea was for guests to come Photo: Shiloh National Military Park to the center before going to Shiloh or other sites,” said Ashley Berry, supervi- sory park ranger. “The center provides screens combines re-enactors with a well-rounded experience and a good dramatic landscapes, fully immersing Prince William County Historic Preservation Division overview of the battles in their histori- patrons in the pivotal Battle of Shiloh. 703-792-4754 -- [email protected] cal context, making visits to the sites Next door, a series of listening even more meaningful.” stations detail the aftermath of the Group Tours: $3 per person A round theater with a film on seven Confederate retreat. Student Tours: $2 per person “This is told through the perspec- *Based on groups of 10 or more tive of Kate Cumming, a nurse who tended the wounded,” Berry said. Additional Programs: $5 per person Additional exhibits walk visitors • Historic Happy Hour Tours featuring local through the siege and the Battle of craft brews and wines Corinth, the Confederate evacuation • Boat Tours along the Potomac River and the Union occupation. The story is told through photographs and • Civil War Military Demonstrations recordings of soldiers’ letters. • Ghost Stories & Candlelit Tours The center is handicap accessible, • Period Attire Step-On Guide Service *additional fees apply and ample motorcoach parking is available.S

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Arlington, Virginia

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Photo: Arlington National Cemetery UPCOMING EXHIBITS

Since the Civil War, the grounds of Only two American presidents are Arlington National Cemetery in Ar- buried at Arlington: John. F. Kennedy lington, Virginia, have been set aside to and William H. Taft. The Memorial honor the lives of the American service Amphitheater is inscribed with the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is a registered trademark of Ripley Entertainment Inc. members who have fought to keep the names of 44 U.S. battles dating from United States free. the American Revolution through the “What surprises many about Ar- Spanish-American War. lington National Cemetery is the sheer Another large draw is the Tomb of size and scope,” said Steven Smith, the Unknown Soldier, which is guarded Opening March 2017 public affairs officer. “There are more 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The than 250,000 grave markers on over Changing of the Guard occurs hourly 600 acres.” between Oct. 1 and March 31. The rate Smith noted there are between 27 is doubled during the April 1 through and 30 funerals each weekday. Sept. 30 time period. Opening 2018 The best place for groups to begin Arlington National Cemetery Tours, a tour is in the Welcome Center. In addi- Inc. is the only authorized interpreta- DAILY BAT FACTORY TOURS tion to maps, grave location services and tive bus tour of the grounds.S FREE MINI-BAT WITH TOUR INTERACTIVE FUN a bookstore, the Welcome Center houses exhibits that tell the story of the cem- Arlington National Cemetery SLUGGERMUSEUM.COM etery and its role in America’s history. 877-907-8585 The center is open every day of the year. arlingtoncemetery.mil

Visit some of the most compelling Civil War battlefields and sites by staying overnight in Maryland’s Heart of the Civil War.

Washington County Carroll County Frederick County BALTIMORE

WASHINGTON, DC The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area is ideally positioned to serve as your “base camp” for driving the popular Civil War Trails and visiting the battlefields and sites of Antietam, Gettysburg, Monocacy, South Mountain, Harpers Ferry, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. www.heartofthecivilwar.org

16 Heritage & History • GroupTour.com 2016-17 Planning Guide 17 Still making history in the 21st century Manassas, Virginia

Let America’s story become the group’s story Watch a 3-D movie that documents the in Prince William County and Manassas, Manassas National battlefield after the soldiers left or visit the Virginia. Connect with the nation’s his- Battlefield Park, Manassas, Va. park’s Visitor Center to see the 45-min- Photo: Discover Prince William & Manassas tory through Civil War sites, museums ute Manassas: End of Innocence film and other attractions that bring narrated by Richard Dreyfuss. history to life. All provide one-of- Enhance the group’s Civil War a-kind glimpses into the country’s tour with a trip to Ben Lomond past. Historic Site. Just a few miles from “Prince William County the battlefield, the site features and Manassas provide a unique both a slave’s quarters and a perspective into the Civil War,” historic home that was used as said Mark Kowalewski, director of a hospital during the Civil War. sales for Prince William County & Read the graffiti that soldiers left Manassas Convention and Visitors behind, handle the instruments Bureau. “It is here the first battle doctors used to treat patients and took place, when 35,000 green Union hear the stories of the family who troops marched to seize the vital Manas- lived on the property. sas railroad junction. Groups are able to trace the steps of these soldiers by visiting the Day Two battlefields, hospitals and headquarters once occu- Manassas pied by the troops.” Explore Old Town Manassas, which features historic sites, Prince William County & Manassas Convention and unique shops and restaurants where visitors can dine alfresco. Visitors Bureau provided this three-day sample itinerary. In Old Town, visit the Manassas Museum, which interprets Group activities can be customized to fit tour schedules and Piedmont history through artifacts, documents, videos and preferences. images. Include a stop at the Old Manassas Courthouse, the site Day One of the 1911 Peace Jubilee. Be sure to venture just outside Old Manassas National Battlefield Park Town to Mayfield Earthwork Fort, which Confederate troops Walk hallowed ground at the Manassas National Battlefield used to defend the vital railroad lines at Manassas Junction. Park. Stand in the footsteps of “Stonewall” Jackson and envi- sion the troops marching along the open land during two Civil Day Three War battles. Parks and museums Explore Leesylvania State Park, where history and nature are united. The park was once home to Henry Lee III, a Revo- National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va. lutionary War hero whose son, Robert E. Lee, became a famous Photo: Creative Commons/ Marcus Qwertyus Civil War Confederate general. Situated on a peninsula, the park is a good stop for free time, as it is known for its excellent fishing and canoe opportunities. Or, hike to a scenic overlook to see the remains of a Civil War Confederate gun battery. Discover what it’s like to be a marine at the National Mu- seum of the Marine Corps. Land a helicopter in Vietnam, and experience boot camp and test shooting skills at the M-16 laser rifle range. Afterward, grab lunch at Tun Tavern or the mess hall. Continue the tour through history at the Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries. Home to Parson Mason Weems, biogra- pher of The Life of Washington, visitors can learn the true story behind the tale of the cherry tree.S

Manassas 571-482-7059 discoverpwm.com

16 Heritage & History • GroupTour.com 2016-17 Planning Guide 17 ALABAMASettler’s Cabin, Michigan Heritage Park at Hilt’s Landing, Whitehall, Mich. Photo: Julie Henning

Immigrants came across the land from the eastern seaboard, along the St. Lawrence Sea- way to the Great Lakes. They ventured onto the mighty Ohio and Mississippi rivers to find a home and a haven for coexistence. Celebrate the melting pot, also known as the USA.

Downtown Mineral Point, Wis. Photo: Ben Russell Mineral Point, Wisconsin Rich deposits of lead and zinc were Wisconsin listed on the National Regis- discovered in the rolling hills sur- ter of Historic Places. rounding Mineral Point in the lateM ineralLocated PointM in theel heart oft Wisconsin’sing Pot 1820s. This news caught the attention Driftless Region, Mineral Point is a of experienced miners in Cornwall, popular stopping-off point for groups England, and by the mid-1840s, half touring many of the area’s other key the region’s population were of Cor- attractions. The American Players nish descent. Theater, Taliesin West, Cave of the The third oldest town in Wisconsin, Mounds National Natural Landmark Mineral Point has embraced its mining and Governor Dodge State Park are and cultural heritage; modern-day visi- within a 40-minute drive. tors can “step back in time” and experi- A must-see Mineral Point attraction aged by the Wisconsin Historical Society, ence some of the most well-preserved is Pendarvis, a preserved settlement of one-hour guided tours are available mid- historical sites in the state. 19th-century cabins built and occupied May through the end of October. Mineral Point was the first city in by the town’s Cornish immigrants. Man- “The Pendarvis tour offers diversity in that it moves through space and time, and allows visitors to see the Visit Southwest Florida’s Cultural Gem! evolution of the mining industry and local community,” said Tamara Funk, curator, Pendarvis & First Capitol Historic Sites. While many businesses are open year-round in Mineral Point, the bureau recommends motorcoaches visit between April and October, and to avoid Tuesday if possible. The Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce Special Group Rates for 20 or More on all Tours! is the best point-of- • Historic Homes • Museum contact for • Tropical Gardens • River Cruises groups looking to arrange • Thomas Edison’s Laboratory • Waterfront Dining step-on guides, create custom- Pendarvis, Mineral Point, Wis. ized itineraries, Photo: WI Historical Society experience authentic Cornish dining and secure overnight lodging.S Open Daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce 2350 McGregor Blvd • Fort Myers, FL 33901 608-987-3201 239.334.7419 • EdisonFordWinterEstates.org mineralpoint.com

18 HeritageEdison & Ford History - 22 • Group GroupTour.com Tour History-Heritage 1/3 Ad_04.11.16.indd 1 4/13/16 7:32 PM 2016-17 Planning Guide 19 Experience history and diversity Evansville, Indiana

Evansville is located in southwestern Indiana along a scenic Riverfront and Pagoda Visitors Center, bend in the Ohio River. As the third largest city in Indiana, Evansville, Ind. Evansville serves as the social and economic hub for southwest Photo: Evansville CVB Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois. The Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau can help operators put together a one-day or multiday itinerary to fit a group’s Melting Pot needs and interests. The bureau suggests these stops: Day One Experience history Get oriented at the Pagoda Visitors Center. The building was designed from an architectural model displayed at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. It opened in 1912 as the centerpiece of a park, but fell into Day Two disrepair in the Discover diversity 1950s. The Evans- Set in Lincoln Gardens and a housing unit built during the ville Convention 1930s, the Evansville African American Museum displays the & Visitors Bureau history, culture, artistry and architecture of the African Ameri- refurbished the can community in the last 80 years. building in 1995. An African-American contractor built the Gothic revival- The “Last of her style Liberty Baptist Church in 1886. The community and con- Class,” the LST 325 gregation grew along the route of the Underground Railroad. is an authentic World A freed Tennessee slave founded Lyles Station, Indiana’s LST 325, Evansville, Ind. Photo: Evansville CVB War II ship that landed oldest and last African-American farming community. The on Omaha Beach on D-Day restored school includes a museum.S and went on to serve in the Pacific arena and the Korean War. It is the last navigable LST in Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau operation today. Guided tours are available. 800-433-3025 The Koch Immersive Theater at the Evansville Museum of visitevansville.com Arts, History & Science offers a panoramic experience in high definition digital sound and film on a full dome screen where Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, vibrant, moving images of the sky and the earth mesmerize planetarium dome, Evansville, Ind. viewers. Photo: Evansville CVB Bosse Field is the third oldest baseball park in the United States. It celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2015. Bosse Field was a site for filming of the movie A League of Their Own in 1992 and is the home of the Evansville Otters minor league Pendarvis, Mineral Point, Wis. baseball team, a member of the independent Frontier League. Photo: WI Historical Society Reitz Home Museum in downtown Evansville is considered one of the best examples of French Second Empire architecture in the United States. Groups see period furniture, silk damask- covered walls, hand-painted ceilings, delicately molded plaster friezes, French gilt chandeliers and intricately patterned wood parquet floors. Meals in the Reitz Home carriage house can be catered when scheduled in advance.

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Cincinnati, Ohio The Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal offers with a step-on guide that meets the bus at the museum.” a number of tour options at one site. Part of the museum but located off-site at The Banks The huge art deco railroad terminal houses three region- along Cincinnati’s riverfront, the National Underground ally important museums and space for specialCincinnati or traveling MuseumRailroad Freedom Center Center is yet another option. exhibitions. Railroad enthusiasts can tour the historic Union Terminal The center holds the Museum of Natural History & Sci- and visit Tower A with its vista of the railroad yard. Another ence, the Cincinnati History Museum and the Duke Energy favorite is the annual Holiday Junction with displays featur- Children’s Museum and the OMNIMAX Theater. ing the Duke Energy Holiday Trains. An experienced Certi- “We like to help tour op- fied Tourism Ambassador, erators find the perfect fit for Webster can offer advice Queen of the West exhibit, Cincinnati History their group, whatever their Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, on other train-related sites, budget or itinerary allows,” Cincinnati, Ohio help develop an all I-71 Photo: Robert Webber said Violet Rae Webster, se- itinerary and make sugges- nior director of group tours. tions for accommodations. Ticketing for one or more She can make a Cincin- museums and box lunches nati Museum Center visit for those who plan to stay the part of a memorable tour whole day can be arranged. experience.S “We also work with Cin- cinnati Heritage Programs Cincinnati Museum Center as an enhancement,” Webster 513-287-7068 said. “They offer historic cincymuseum.org tours, five different topics, Our Nation’s First Presidential Library! Fremont, Ohio

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SOUTHEASTTour INDIANA Corydon and Harrison County Harrison County and County Convention historic Corydon in & Visitors Bureau. southern Indiana Southern Indiana Battle of Co- Twilight Tour are known for his- rydon Memorial Progressive Mansions Dinner tory, gaming and Park commemo- Venture down the Ohio River Scenic wineries. rates the only Byway to tour and dine in historic History is in Civil War Aurora, Indiana’s landmark estates – the forefront battle fought Hillforest Victorian House Museum this year, as In- in Indiana. and Veraestau Historic Site. diana celebrates Harrison its bicentennial. County’s five “Great Hospitality, Corydon is wineries are Great Dining!” where the first within 30 min- - Tours for You, state constitution Corydon Capitol State Historic utes of each other. Bardstown, KY was written and the Site, Corydon, Ind. “Our winer- Photo: Harrison County CVB home of the first state ies make a great girls’ Capitol building. getaway, either a day trip or “In my view, when you think of an overnight trip,” Pirtle said. “Scout Indiana’s Bicentennial, you think of Mountain Winery offers a cooking with Corydon, because that’s where Indiana wine and herbs class that groups love.” began,” said Stacy Pirtle, director of Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel sales and visitor services for Harrison and Casino has more than 100 gaming tables and 2,000 slot machines. Zimmerman Art Glass is a fourth- generation family business. Its new location in downtown Corydon has a Guides in costume, Hillforest museum, gallery and workshop. Corydon features shopping and locally owned restaurants. The county Delicious desserts, offers caves and soft adventure, Ohio Veraestau River scenic vistas and entertainment options.S

Harrison County Convention Historic town square, & Visitors Bureau Corydon, Ind. 888-738-2137 Photo: Creative Common/Charles Edward thisisindiana.org

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Meet President McKinley. Follow the INDIANA 1 Cincinnati route of runaway slaves. Relive the suffragette movement. Cruise among classic Packard cars. It’s all here in KENTUCKY Trumbull County in northeastern Ohio.

Plan your historical tour today! Louisville Lexington South of I-74 & west of I-275, 20 minutes west of Cincinnati 866.360.1552 ExploreTrumbullCounty.com www.TOURSoutheastIndiana.com 800-322-8198

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Whitehall, Michigan Michigan’s Heritage Park at Hilt’s Landing in Whitehall pelts, dipping wax candles, playing checkers or grinding cof- is part of a collection of houses and cultural history exhibits fee by hand. overseen by Muskegon-basedMichigan’s Lakeshore Museum Heritage Center. Park“Park at staff H ilt’sact as interpretive Landing guides and are stationed at Michigan’s Heritage Park, which opened in 2015, was stops along the trail. Some are dressed in period costumes designed to bring visitors through 10,000 years of Michigan and some aren’t,” Dorsett added. “There’s always an interpre- history. Park patrons can expect a hands-on history lesson tive element to the experience and that varies based on staff as they travel along a half-mile trail starting and schedules and what skills each person has to offer.”

ending at the visitor center. Civil War Camp, Michigan Dorsett recommended a minimum of 1 ½ “We offer a very different experience Heritage Park at Hilt’s Landing, to 2 hours for an unhurried experience, Whitehall, Mich. than what people have typically done Photo: Julie Henning adding another hour for groups interested on a group tour,” said Joni Dorsett, in dining and browsing for souvenirs in Lakeshore Museum Center commu- the gift shop. nications director. As guests follow While passengers may be dropped the trail, they stop at key attractions off and picked up directly in front of arranged in chronological order: The the visitor center, motorcoaches park Wigwam Village, Fur Trade, Settler’s in the overflow lot located directly Cabin, Civil War Camp, Logging across North Durham Road.S Shanty and Farmhouse. Unlike traditional museums, Michigan’s Heritage Park touching historical artifacts is both per- at Hilt’s Landing mitted and encouraged. Visitors may find 231-722-0278 themselves weaving bark, counting beaver lakeshoremuseum.org

22 Heritage & History • GroupTour.com 2016-17 Planning Guide 23 Canton area packs nostalgia into tours Stark County, Ohio

When history, heritage and revisiting the Massillon. Built in 1913, the Lincoln Highway nostalgic memories of the past are what your stretches across 13 states from New York City groups are searching for, Visit Canton says to San Diego and traverses right through to visit Ohio. Massillon, Ohio. With the legendary Pro Football Take a free tour through the Mas- Hall of Fame, presidential and military sillon Museum to see the history of history, and titans of the industrial this “City of Champions” on display. revolution, groups can celebrate the Then, take in architectural excellence sights, sounds and even tastes of a spanning the 1830s to 1930s on a bygone era in Canton/Stark County. walking tour “We have amazing history and of Massillon’s Fourth Street heritage attractions,” said Mary Historic District. Vlahos, vice president of sales for Visit End the day with a private meal Canton Stark County Convention & Jim Thorpe Statue, Pro Football and tour at the Five Oaks Historic Home, Visitors’ Bureau. “This itinerary is just the Hall of Fame, Canton, Ohio famous for its 10 fireplaces, Tiffany win- tip of the iceberg, and I am eager to work Photo: Visit Canton Stark County CVB dows and a ballroom on the third floor. with groups to create experiences customized to their liking.” Day Three Discover Canton Day One Be sure to visit to the legendary Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Discover Canal Fulton hall shares the history of the sport that began in the area. Groups Canal Fulton’s Historic District is listed in the National will discover why Canton is the “Cradle of Professional Football.” Register of Historic Places with 80 historic buildings and Leave for downtown Canton to dine at homes. Take a ride on the St. Helena III Canal Boat cruising Bender’s Tavern. Established in 1902, an original section of the canal that remains much as it was it is Canton’s oldest restaurant and in the 1800s. was frequented by Jim Thorpe. Spend time visiting the downtown shops like Toys Time Be sure to tour the Canton Forgot and Canal Fulton Glassworks, where groups can catch a Classic Car Museum and First glass blowing demonstration or even take a glass blowing class. Ladies National Historic Site, Enjoy a meal at The Dragonfly Tea Room and Gift Shop, devoted to the contributions located in the historic Blank House, built in 1901. of our country’s first ladies and other notable women. Day Two Discover Massillon Day Four Travel America’s first coast-to-coast highway right into Discover Canton At the William McKinley St. Helena III Canal Boat, Presidential Library & Museum Canal Fulton, Ohio and McKinley Monument, arrange- Photo: Visit Canton Stark County CVB ments can be made for a meal with a President McKinley re-enactor. At the MAPS Air Museum, take a guided tour of 28 military aircraft and the Gallery of Heroes that displays artifacts from military conflicts. Finish the day on a sweet note with a free tour of Harry Lon- don Chocolate Factory’s 200,000-square-foot chocolate factory. Sample freshly-made chocolate at the beginning and end of the tour. Be sure to plan a stop at the factory’s chocolate store.S

Visit Canton Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau MAPS Air Museum, Canton, Ohio 330-454-1439 Photo: Visit Canton Stark County CVB visitcanton.com

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Insights about native peoples can be discovered throughout North America, especially in the southwestern United States. Group tours become enlightened when they hear about the various people who lived on the continent way before Europeans even thought about setting their sails west.

Denver, Colorado Native PeoThe annual Friendshipples Powwow “Now it its 27th year, the Denver Friendshipand American Indian Powwow Cultural Celebra and- Art Museum Friendship Powwow and tion is one of the Denver Art Museum’s American Indian Cultural Celebration is American(DAM) Indian longest-running Cultural events. Celebrationan opportunity for everyone to experi- The 27th powwow is Sept. 10, 2016. ence dynamic native arts and cultures,” It will begin at 10 a.m., with the pow- said John Lukavic, associate curator of wow grand entry at noon. It takes place native arts at the Denver Art Museum. on Acoma Plaza (between the DAM Throughout the day, visitors can and Denver Public Library). watch colorful dance competitions, Featuring American Indian dancers, participate with artists in hands-on drum groups, working artists, hands- activities and enjoy their first — or on activities and vendors, the DAM’s 101st — piece of fry bread. Friendship Powwow is a celebration of The DAM has among the most the vitality of American Indian cultures. comprehensive American Indian art collection of any art museum in the country. Visitors can check out the American Indian art collection on level VillaSmall town withRica Golden Opportunities!Georgia three of the North Building. All powwow activities and general museum admission are free.S

Denver Art Museum Friendship Powwow and American Indian Villa Cultural Celebration 720-865-5000 Rica denverartmuseum.org Georgia

Conveniently located off Georgia I-20 at Exit 26!

Find outdoor adventures and history, parks, special events year ’round, fine locally owned restaurants, a Gold Mine, and an annual festival celebrating Dr. Thomas A. Dorsey, the father of gospel music.

Come, walk where the miners walk and find adventure!

Pine Mountain Gold Museum & Park Group Tours Welcome – call for free DVD! 770-459-8455 toll free 866-514-6536 All photos: Denver Art Museum’s Friendship Powwow www.pinemountaingoldmuseum.com and American Indian Cultural Celebration, Denver, Colo. Photo: Courtesy of the Denver Art Museum

A small town 24 Heritage & History • GroupTour.com 2016-17 Planning Guide 25 with Southern Charm and Golden Opportunities!

Located only 25 minutes from downtown Atlanta along I-20 at Exit 24 & 26 we make you close to everything! But make that turn off I-20 and find outdoor adventures and history, parks, special events year ’round, fine restaurants, a historic downtown and a Gold Mine!

As home to the First Gold Rush in Georgia in 1826 and the “Father of Gospel Music,” Dr. Thomas A. Dorsey we are steeped in history. Our downtown with its shopping and great dining abounds with buildings from the late 1800’s to the very early 1900’s. Plus, see Pine Mountain Gold Museum and Park. Come, walk where the miners walk and find adventure!

Pine Mountain Gold Museum & Park Tour Groups Welcome – call for free DVD! 770-459-8455 • toll free 866-514-6536 www.pinemountaingoldmuseum.com Soak up the iconic Southwest Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona

Beneath Phoenix’s palm-canopied, cosmopolitan shell beats the heart of the Old West. This itinerary from Visit Phoenix immerses groups in the city’s history, ancestry and culture. On the final day, travel south to Tucson.

Day One Begin by exploring the cultural roots of Phoenix’s earliest inhabitants: the ancient Hohokam civilization and American Indian tribes. Walk in an excavated Hohokam village — an archaeological site more than 1,500 years old — at Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park. Discover the diversity of Southwest American Indian cul- Pueblo site, Pueblo Grand ture at the acclaimed Heard Museum. In addition to displaying Museum, Phoenix, Ariz. Photo: Pueblo Grande Museum a rich history through narratives and artifact collections, the museum showcases native art from local communities. Day Five Day Two Just 111 miles south of Phoenix, amid rolling foothill Once a mountain pathway used by Apache Indians and terrain, is Tucson, affectionately known as the “Old Pueblo.” stagecoach travelers, the Apache Trail offers Where Pima Indians, Spanish conquistadors and adventurous the modern traveler striking views and Mexican settlers once lived, stands a culturally rich city that regional history. celebrates its past with colorful festivals and fiestas. The scenic highway links the Among the intriguing excursions enticing visitors are a drive towns of Apache Junction and to Sabino Canyon and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Globe. Start the excursion at South of Tucson is the Mission San Xavier del Bac, the Arizona State Route 88 and “White Dove of the Desert.” Built almost 300 years ago by follow the road past lakes, cliff Spanish missionaries, the statuesque white church is still used dwellings, canyons and the as a spiritual center for the Papago Indians. Visitors are wel- town of Tortilla Flat. Don’t come to explore this remarkable blend of architectural styles miss the Western-themed fun that is considered one of the finest Spanish colonial structures at Goldfield Ghost Town, a in the United States.S historic 1890s mining camp. Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tour companies like Detours Visit Phoenix near Tucson, Ariz. Arizona or Across Arizona Tours of- 602-254-6500 Photo: Visit Tucson fer a full-day Apache Trail exploration. visitphoenix.com

Day Three Outfit for today’s frontier fun — and tomorow’s trail ride — with Western wear from Saba’s. The 1880s replica village at Rawhide Western Town and Event Center in Chandler offers old-fashioned fun for the group. Enjoy mercantile shopping and stay for a sundown supper.

Day Four Saddle up at Ponderosa Stables for a guided horseback tour in South Mountain Park. The preserve’s trails wind through saguaros and stunning scenery on 16,000 acres of pristine

Sonoran Desert, perfect for cowboy-style exploration. Rawhide Western Town and Event Center, Refuel with dinner and a view at Rustler’s Rooste, a mountain- Chandler, Ariz. top saloon and steakhouse with country-western entertainment. Photo: Rawhide Western Town and Event Center

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Albuquerque, New Mexico The world’s largest gathering of Na- The three-day event includes more tive American and indigenous people than 3,000 traditional Native Ameri- takes place in late AprilG inathering Albuquer- ofcan N singersations and dancers competing, que, New Mexico. and more than 800 Native American Each year the Gathering of Nations artisans, craftsmen and traders dis- draws tens of thousands of people and playing and selling their work. In more than 700 tribes from throughout addition, contemporary indigenous the United States and the world. music groups perform a wide variety of

THE MOUNT WASHINGTON musical genres on Stage 49. Vendors in the Native Food Court offer a large selection of food choices ranging from Southwestern-style cuisine to traditional Native American fare. Derek Mathews, founder of the Gathering of Nations, said, “The Gath- strawbery banke Museum ering of Nations strives to be a positive A NATIONAL cultural and spiritual experience that is History Happened Here HISTORIC ENGINEERING exhilarating for everyone. The powwow LANDMARK features thousands of dancers perform- ing different styles from many regions an AMAZING ADVENTURE and tribes, offers the finest in Native to the top of NEW ENGLAND’S American arts and crafts in the Indian HIGHEST PEAK! Explore four centuries of American life in Traders Market, a delicious variety of NH’s oldest waterfront neighborhood. • 3-hr. round trip on eco-friendly Native American and Southwest cuisine biodiesel or historic steam trains. and the best in contemporary enter- OPEN DAILY 10AM – 5PM, MAY – OCTOBER • Courier’s Favorite Scenic Railroad tainment performances on Stage 49.” www.strawberybanke.org • Cog Railway Museum at the Base • NEW Summit Weather Exhibit Program director Melonie Mathews 14 Hancock Street said Gathering of Nations has become Portsmouth, NH 03801 a legend in Indian Country. The World’s First mountain-climbing Call 603.433.1100 for more info “The sharing and trading of inter- Cog Railway and the Only One east of the Rockies! cultural traditions, through song, New maritime exhibit dance, food and crafts is an experience opens July 1, 2016 Group Sales 603-278-5550 for all who attend,” she said.S

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National Historic Landmark Canterbury Shaker Village 30 historic Shaker buildings Learn. Re ect. Renew. (c. 1792-modern) on 694 acres Extensive collection on display

Canterbury, New Hampshire | www.shakers.org All photos: Gathering of Nations, Albuquerque, N.M. Photo: Courtesy of Gathering of Nations

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Phoenix, Arizona At the Heard Museum in Phoenix, stories of Southwest- Colorado River, Central Mountains and Sonoran Desert. ern native people are told through first-person recollections, Groups may also enjoy a museum highlights tour and a photographic murals and objects from the Heard Museum’sHeard Museumtour focusing on native cultures and plants of the Southwest. collection. The latter is conducted in partnership with Desert Botani- “HOME: Native People in the Southwest” is the museum’s cal Garden. An annual hoop dance contest brings together signature long-term exhibition. The $7.6 million exhibition practitioners of this unique native performance art. reflects the importance of family, community, land and lan- The Heard’s shop sells American Indian-made jewelry, guages. It is divided into five sections reflecting the geograph- textiles and rugs. The boutique bookstore sells works ic areas native people call home: Pueblos, Colorado Plateau, pertaining to native art, culture, history and literature written by and about American Indians. Special rates are available for groups of 10–120 people. Docent-led and self-guided tours are about 45 minutes long. Reserva- tions are recommended. Motorcoach parking is available on-site.S

Heard Museum Heard Museum World Championship Hoop Heard Museum, Phoenix, Ariz. 602-252-8840 Dance Contest, Phoenix, Ariz. Photo: Heard Museum Photo: Heard Museum heard.org

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Call the Little Falls Visitors Bureau to schedule your tour today! 800-325-5916

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Gourd artist demonstration, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, N.M. Photo: www.visitalbuquerque.org Albuquerque, New Mexico Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Place: The Pueblo Story.” (IPCC) is not resting on its laurels. “The renovated museum is the The Albuquerque, New Mexico, at- culmination of years of working with traction has servedIndian as the gateway Pueblo to the Culturalour Pueblo communities Center to create a 19 Pueblos in New Mexico since 1976. modern museum that does justice to To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the our living culture,” said Travis Suazo, center has unveiled a new permanent the center’s cultural engagement officer. museum 2914exhibit - OKCMEM called, Group “We Tour-Heritage Are of This & HistoryThe Edition_HR exhibit PDF_4.13.pdf represents all 1 19 4/13/16 Pueblo 11:21 AM

Indian tribes of New Mexico and builds upon the IPCC’s history of tell- ing the story of Pueblo people in their own voices. Groups visiting “We Are of This Place: The Pueblo Story” will hear stories in Pueblo languages from artists and elders; interact directly with art and artifacts; experience traditions; learn how Pueblo people live in bal- ance; and see traditional moccasins, kilts and other apparel. The center can customize tours to include a mural discovery tour, a culi- nary tour, a meal or a demonstration of artists creating pottery or jewelry. VISIT TODAY The center houses exhibition galleries, a native gift shop and Pueblo

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Zuni dancers, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, N.M. Photo: Travis Suazo

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28 Heritage & History • GroupTour.com 2016-17 Planning Guide 29 Pioneering attitude reigns in the Sooner state Oklahoma’s Oil Barons

The oil industry has played an important role discovered on the Osage reservation. in Oklahoma history, dating to 1882, before Entrance Woolaroc Museum, Arrive in Ponca City to have lunch before Bartlesville, Okla. the Land Run. When Oklahoma became a Photo: Public domain touring the Conoco Museum. state in 1907, it was the largest producer The Conoco Museum tells of of oil with an annual production of Conoco’s founders E.W. Marland and over 40 million barrels. The first com- Isaac Blake, along with the thousands mercial well in Oklahoma was struck of employees that have given Conoco in 1897 in Bartlesville. This itinerary a successful history that dates 125 from TravelOK was developed just years to the Cherokee Outlet. for groups. Dine at one of Ponca City’s restaurants before checking in to Day One lodging for the overnight. Bartlesville The first stop is a tour of the Frank Day Three Phillips Home, a 26-room mansion that Palace on the prairie was built in 1908 by Phillips and his wife, Jane. Begin the day at the Marland Grand Home In the afternoon, tour the Phillips Petroleum in Florence, the first home of E.W. Marland, oil- Museum to learn the story of the company’s transfor- man, philanthropist, and 10th governor of Oklahoma. mation from a small Bartlesville business to a global enterprise. The first mansion of Marland was completed in 1916 with a The next stop is Woolaroc Ranch, central vacuuming system, an automatic dishwasher and the Museum & Wildlife Preserve, first indoor swimming pool in the state. the country retreat of Plan to arrive in the afternoon to the Marland Mansion, Frank Phillips. The also known as the “Palace on the Prairie.” lodge is much as it During a catered lunch in the mansion, the group may be was in years past joined by re-enactors, such as E.W. Marland and Lydie to with wildlife recreate Ponca City’s past and tell their story. mounts and art of After lunch, tour the 55-room mansion that was completed the Phillips. The in 1928.S Woolaroc Mu- seum, adjacent to Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department the lodge, started 800-652-6552 as a hangar for the travelok.com/group Statue of Belle Starr, Woolaroc airplane. Woolaroc Museum, The museum contains Bartlesville, Okla. Photo: Wolfgang Sauber/ the airplane, Native Creative Commons American and western art, and one of the world’s finest collections of Colt firearms. Dine at one of Bartlesville’s restaurants before checking in to lodgings for the night.

Day Two Pawhuska and Ponca City After breakfast, visit Johnstone Park where “Nellie John- stone,” the first commercial oil well in Oklahoma, is located. De- part Bartlesville for Pawhuska, headquarters for the Osage Tribe. In Pawhuska, visit the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or “Cathedral of the Osage.” Completed in 1915, the cathedral contains 22 stunning stained glass windows.

At the Osage Tribal Museum, learn more about the Osage Marland Mansion, Florence, Okla. Nation and how the oil industry affected them when oil was Photo: TravelOK

28 Heritage & History • GroupTour.com 2016-17 Planning Guide 29 Dreams of a better life lured hundreds of thousands of emigrants to pack their belongings for the long walk west on the Oregon Trail. The trails and stories they left are preserved along the way.

First-hand experience at This is the Place Heritage Park, Salt Lake City, Utah Photo: This is the Place Heritage Park Salt Lake City, Utah

This is the Place Heritage Park is a relations and customer relations. This is the Place Monument, 450-acre living history site located near Salt Lake City, Utah “The monument heralds the settlement downtown Salt Lake City. TheThisPhoto: T his isG theis Place rea theHeritage Park Placet Heritage Eofx the West.pPark ansionIt was erected by a coali- The state park’s name comes from tion of religions in Salt Lake City. words reportedly spoken by Brigham It was really a collaborative effort.” Young, the second president of The Bronze sculptures memorialize Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Mormon pioneers in addition to the Saints, when he arrived in the foothills traders, trappers, explorers and others of Emigration Canyon in 1847: “This is who developed the west. the right place. Drive on.” Other park features include Na- This is the Place Monument at the tional Pony Express Monument, park was dedicated in 1947. The granite Journey’s End Monument, Miracle of structure is 60 feet high and 86 feet long. the Seagulls Monument and Angels are “It’s a giant monument,” said Tresha Near Us Monument. Kramer, the park’s director of public The park celebrates history with interpreters at many of the 50 historic buildings. A Native American village interprets the history of the Shoshone, Piute, Ute, Goshute and Navajo tribes that lived in The Birthplace of Walmart. the territory that would become Utah. Pioneer trades, such as blacksmith- ing and saddle making, are FREE ADMISSION Hours of operation: demonstrated. Gold This is the Place Monday-Thursday: 8am-9pm panning takes place Heritage Park, Friday-Saturday: 8am-10pm at the stream that Salt Lake City, Utah Sunday: 12pm-9pm Shop in an old-fashioned Photo: This is the Place Heritage Park five and dime runs through 105 North Main Street, Bentonville, AR the park. (479) 273-1329 There also is a www.WalmartMuseum.com heritage quilts display with Utah works. The visitor center, a replica Tour the museum gallery and of an 1853 sugar see real artifacts mill, contains a gift shop with old-fashioned gifts and candy, Mormon Battal- ion Museum and Stoddard Art Gallery. Group rates are available for a guided, narrated tour and optional lunch on a tour train.S

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30 HeritageTHE WALMART& History • GroupTour.com MUSEUM 2016-17 Planning Guide 31 GTM Southeastern 1/3 Box Ad 4.75”x4.75” Adventure on the Oregon Trail Boise, Idaho

Mountains lie to the north of Boise, Idaho. To and travel through Hells Canyon, North America’s the west, there are farmlands. To the south, deepest canyon. Lunch on the river, and then high desert plateaus and canyons. To the continue through the Idaho countryside to east, the volcanic wonders of the Snake the central Idaho resort town of McCall. River Plain. Our ancestors traveled Spend the early evening looking around across, around and through all of these before dinner. Overnight in McCall. challenges as they made their way west during the Great Expansion. Day Four The Great Expansion The Boise Convention & Sun Valley, Idaho Visitors Bureau compiled this itiner- Spend the morning rafting on the ary, which can be rearranged to fit Payette River with lunch on the schedules and tour group preferences. riverbank. Travel through the heart of the scenic Sawtooth National Day One Recreation Area to Sun Valley, with stops Boise, Idaho Night view of downtown along the way in Stanley and Redfish Lake. Boise, Idaho Arrive in Boise. While in town, visit the Photo: Visit Boise Overnight in Sun Valley. World Center for Birds of Prey, which offers exhibits on endangered birds of prey, ecology and conser- Day Five vation. Check out the amazing aviation collection at The War- Return to Boise Hagerman Fossil Beds, hawk Air Museum, the fastest growing World War II museum in Travel through Twin Falls and Idaho Photo: National Park Service Idaho. There are many lodging and dining options in Boise. along the Thousand Springs Scenic Byway to the Hager- man Fossil Beds National Monument, where visitors can view a variety of prehistoric fossils. Proceed to Boise. Stop at one of the four remain- ing territorial prisons, Old Idaho Penitentiary, and a nature This is the Place Heritage Park, observatory, MK Nature Center. Salt Lake City, Utah Enjoy a farewell Basque experience Photo: This is the Place Heritage Park at the Basque Museum and Cultural Center. For a variety of water activities, Foothills outside of Boise, Idaho Photo: Visit Boise enjoy Boise River Park and Quinn’s Pond.S

Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau Day Two 800-635-5240 Baker City, Oregon boise.org For lunch, travel into Oregon and learn how different cultures shaped the history of the area at Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario. Keep moving along the Oregon Trail to Baker City, where visitors can relive the experiences of earlier travel at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. Take a trolley tour of the historic downtown and dine at Geiser Grand Hotel, one of the finest hotels of the early 20th century. Overnight in Baker City.

Day Three McCall, Idaho A thrill of a lifetime waits, as groups spend the morning Jet boating, Hells Canyon, Idaho traveling into the rugged Hells Canyon region. Board a jet boat Photo: Visit Idaho

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De Smet, South Dakota De Smet may have grown and become The Ingalls Homestead features exhibits, cov- more modernized, but in the hearts of ered wagon rides and pioneering activities. visitors, it will always be a little town Little town on the prairie Groups can attend class at the Little on the prairie. Prairie School and climb to the top of the Laura Ingalls Wilder and her lookout tower to see the land Charles family witnessed the early years called “just right in every way.” of the town. De Smet is where Charles Ingalls, known as Pa Laura attended school and in the books, worked at the first started her career. It’s also where depot in De Smet. The current she met her husband, Alonzo structure, dating to 1906, is now Wilder, a quietly courageous, home to the Depot Museum, a hardworking man who loved volunteer-run organization. horses and farming. The Loftus Store, featured in In the spring of 1879, Laura’s many of the Little House books, still father, Charles Ingalls, came to the stands on Calumet Avenue, the main Dakota Territory to start his job with Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant, street of De Smet. De Smet, S.D. the railroad. His wife Caroline and Photo: South Dakota Little House readers can pay their their children joined him later that year. Department of Tourism respects at the De Smet cemetery and follow More than 50 years later, Laura published the walking trail around Silver Lake.S her books inspired by her childhood — the Little House series. De Smet Development Corporation Wilder’s books have been displayed by the De Smet com- 605-854-9011 munity since the 1950s. desmetsd.com

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Jamestown, North Dakota The best places to spot buffalo in featuring 24 buildings and artifacts the United States are the Dakotas. Not moved from genuine frontier towns. many places embrace the great Buffalobeast CityThere is a creative connection be- like Jamestown, North Dakota, nick- tween two of the buildings. Kirkpatrick named Buffalo City. Gallery was the summer studio and showroom of artist James A. Kirkpat- rick. The second building celebrates Jamestown’s favorite son, author Louis L’Amour. Visitors curious about the writer’s influence can enjoy a trip along the Trail of Louis L’Amour. The general store and other shops specialize in North Dakota-made treats, handmade souvenirs and light lunches. There are pony and stagecoach rides at Frontier Village, as well as biweekly Wild West shows at no cost to groups. National Buffalo Museum, also at Frontier Village, requires a small admission, but group rates are available. The museum, located in a 6,000-square-foot rustic log building, provides an overview of buffaloes on the Great Plains, from prehistory to modern times. The Dakota Thunder, Jamestown, N.D. museum fosters awareness of the cul- Photo: Searle Swedlund tural and historical significance of the North American bison. The museum is surrounded by Jamestown’s love of buffalo can be 200 acres of pastureland, a home for best seen at the world’s largest buffalo the thriving herd of buffalo. The herd statue, sculpted by Elmer Peterson, includes one rare albino buffalo, White which weighs 60 tons and stands 26 Cloud — a big draw for the museum. feet tall. Named Dakota Thunder, the According to Native American tra- statue has watched over Frontier Vil- dition, the white buffalo is sacred.S lage and the hill for more than 50 years. Groups often stop for a photo with Buffalo City Tourism Foundation Dakota Thunder before touring Fron- 800-222-4766 tier Village, an assembled prairie town discoverjamestownnd.com

A tradition since 1887 Enjoy the history and unique ambiance of Grand Hotel. Stay overnight and enjoy a full breakfast and five-course dinner daily or visit for the day and experience our legendary Grand Luncheon Buffet. For details contact Julia Luckey at 906-847-3331 or email [email protected]. 1-800-33GRAND • grandhotel.com

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Golden, Colorado Experience the thrill of riding the rails at the Colorado Railroad Museum. The 15-acre railyard complex houses over 100 narrow and standard gauge steam and diesel locomotives, passengerColorado cars, and cabooses, Railroad plus an HO M 1/87thuseum sized Model Railroad and a G-scale garden railway onsite. A popular offering is a ride behind a vintage steam locomotive, typically in a restored 1880s passenger coach. The docent-led rides, held on Saturdays only, typically last about 20 minutes and run on the museum’s loop of track. Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden Thirty to 40 people can be accommodated on one coach. Photo: Wikipedia/Footwarrior Colorado Railroad Museum draws more than 100,000 visitors annually. Docents lead 30- to 60-minute tours of the museum. train car models from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s is displayed Exhibits are located inside and outside the facility, which year-round. The models are made of aluminum, steel bar, soft resembles a 1880s-era small town railroad depot, complete and hard woods, plastic and glass. with wide eaves that were originally designed to protect wait- Make time to visit the Depot General Store that boasts an ing passengers from inclement weather. Special exhibits are inventory of thousands of train gifts for every rail fan. Group presented throughout the year, like recently opened “Eating rates and programs are available. on the Rails; A Look at Dining on Railroads” through Motorcoach parking is available.S January 2017. In addition, the museum includes a library and a restored Colorado Railroad Museum Roundhouse that includes a working turntable. 303-279-4591 A collection of Herbert W. Voltaw 1-inch locomotive and coloradorailroadmuseum.org

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34 Heritage & History • GroupTour.com 2016-17 Planning Guide 35 Step into the history of the American West Cheyenne, Wyoming

Once America’s Railroad Capital, Cheyenne, Wyoming, reminds visitors of that railway lore with the real McCoy or Big Boy steam engines. Cheyenne played a major role in the western expansion across the country by rail. Easily accessible from Interstate 25, Cheyenne is located only 102 miles from Denver and just 91 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park, as it runs along the Colorado state line. Visit Cheyenne Laramie County Convention & Visitors Bureau can arrange activities to fit schedules and tour group preferences.

Day One Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley, History in Cheyenne Cheyenne, Wyo. The Historic Plains Hotel has been a proud fixture in Photo: Visit Cheyenne Cheyenne since 1911. The hotel has been a favorite among Wyoming’s early captains of industry, Ranch offers horseback tours for groups of all sizes. Guests can cattle barons and oil tycoons. choose the length and type of trail ride before setting out with It is conveniently located in a wrangler for an excursion that lasts anywhere from one hour the heart of downtown up to a full day. Cheyenne, just moments Senator’s Steakhouse serves true Western cuisine, such as away from local shops bison ribs and Rocky Mountain oysters. It also features what and nightlife. Join a long famed chef Bobby Flay and the Food Network called the “Best list of notable guests, Burger in Wyoming.” Afterward, stop by Cheyenne’s new- including President est brewery, Danielmark’s, or an old favorite, Freedom’s Edge Harry S. Truman, Ron- Brewing Co.. Both serve cold craft brews. ald Reagan and movie star Debbie Reynolds. Day Three In the former residence Outdoor adventure Union Pacific Big Boy display, of Esther Hobart Morris, Stay at the Windy Hills Guest House, a charming bed and Cheyenne, Wyo. Photo: Visit Cheyenne the nation’s first female Justice breakfast located at the halfway point between Laramie and of the Peace, The Morris House Cheyenne. It is near Curt Gowdy State Park overlooking Bistro is known for its low country Granite Lake, only 20 minutes from town. cooking. The menu has strong similarities to New Orleans and Windy Hills sits on 67 acres and features Western chic Cajun cuisines, mixed with the flavor of Wyoming. décor with beautiful scenery and breathtaking views. Cheyenne Depot Museum contains real-life memorabilia From bouldering and fishing to hiking and that tells the story of Cheyenne’s beginnings during biking, Curt Gowdy State Park is a quick the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. getaway that allows guests to explore Groups can also visit the Nelson Museum of the with virtually no crowds. Bunkhouse West, which preserves the Western culture and Bar & Grill offers live country music “cowboy code” of Wyoming. several nights a week and features some of the best steaks and home Day Two cooking in southeastern Wyo- Welcome to the Wild West ming. Visitors are welcome to Groups can stay in “High Western” style ride horses to the restaurant and by booking a room at Nagel Warren Man- tie them up to the hitching posts sion, where they will get a sense of elegance outside.S from the city’s early cattle baron era. The Victorian B&B was built in 1888 and is listed Visit Cheyenne Laramie County Bison stop on on the National Register of Historic Places. Terry Bison Ranch tour, Convention & Visitors Bureau Located on nearly 30,000 acres of rolling coun- Cheyenne, Wyo. 307-778-3133 Photo: Visit Cheyenne tryside containing more than 3,500 bison, Terry Bison cheyenne.org

34 Heritage & History • GroupTour.com 2016-17 Planning Guide 35 Yosemite ALABAMANational Park, Calif. Photo: ©istockphoto.com/alphotographic

Pioneers settling the American West came from the East Coast, the northern tip of Russia and the far East. From Canada to Mexico and inland from the Pacific coast, a harmony of cultures thrive in the cities and countryside.

Simi Valley, California

Something quite huge distinguishes grounds within view of the Pacific The Ronald Reagan Presidential Ocean. And this library’s archives is the Library & Museum from otherThe presi TheR- onald Reagan Ameri Presidentialc anlargestLibrary of all the Wes& presidential Museum libraries.t dential libraries. Parked inside a hangar On the grounds is a large portion called Air Force One Pavilion is the of the Berlin Wall, a nod to Reagan’s Boeing 707 that flew Ronald Reagan historic 1987 speech calling on Soviet during his presidency, 1981-1989. leader Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down President Reagan flew 660,000 miles the wall. The wall fell in 1989 after of the plane’s million miles flown. Reagan left office. In 2016, the attraction celebrates its An exhibit rotates out two or three 25th anniversary. times a year at the museum. Reagan served as president from A visit timed with November and 1981 to 1989 and died in 2004 at the Berlin Wall piece, The Ronald Reagan Presidential December means taking in the prop- age of 93. Library & Museum, Simi Valley, Calif. erty’s holiday and Berlin Wall piece, The Ronald Reagan President Reagan is buried on the Presidential Library & Museum, Simi Valley, Calif. Christmas decora- tions, displayed from mid- November to Jan. 1. An exhibit pays tribute to Reagan’s careers in acting and Air Force One, The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, broadcasting. Simi Valley, Calif. There also is Photo: Reagan Library a podium at which visitors can deliver Reagan’s 1981 inaugural address, with help from a prompter. Groups receive a special welcome upon arrival. A docent-led tour of the library and museum is available for an additional charge. The on-site cafe can arrange meals for groups, with orders and reserved seating taken ahead of time. Motorcoaches can park on the property.S

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36 Heritage & History • GroupTour.com 2016-17 Planning Guide 37 Walk in the footsteps of the ’49ers Sacramento, California

Filled with colorful history, humor, ghosts, heroes, villains Day Four and tall tales, the California Gold Rush was one of the most South Lake Tahoe, Placerville, Sutter Creek intriguing times in the history of the American West. While traveling to Placerville, watch for historic mile mark- On this sample itinerary from Visit Sacramento, groups will ers. These granite markers were placed when the route was still Simi Valley, California follow the footsteps of California’s early pioneers. a wagon trail. In Coloma, visit the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Day One Park and Sutter’s Mill where the Gold Rush started in 1848. Sacramento Historic Placerville is home to antique shops, cafes and the The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum The group will be welcomed in Sacramento by rowdy oldest hardware store west of the Mississippi River. period-costumed gunfighters. Though grizzled and dusty, Continue through rolling foothills to Sutter Creek. At they are a harmless bunch. Sutter Gold Mine, take a mine tour and pan for gems and gold. Enjoy the Old Sacramento historic waterfront district, Discover California wine, too. There are 50 wineries in where the historic buildings are now filled with museums, Amador County. In Plymouth, dine at Taste Restaurant. restaurants and shopping options. Old Sacramento is an- Day Five chored by California State Sutter Creek, Calav- Railroad Museum. Step Old Sacramento, Sacramento, Calif. eras Big Trees, Columbia, inside and see the original Photo: Courtesy of Sonora the Sacramento Convention Golden Spike, locomotives and Visitors Bureau This morning, see some and railroad cars. of the best-preserved Gold Be sure to visit the Cali- Rush-era main streets, in- fornia State Capitol building cluding Angels Camp. The and grounds. town was made famous by Sutter’s Fort is where John Samuel L. Clemens, aka Sutter originally set up shop Mark Twain, in his story, to provide rest and accom- “The Celebrated Jumping modations to weary pioneers. Frog of Calaveras County.” After discovering gold at Sut- Head to Murphys to ter’s Mill in 1848, the fort was visit the historic Murphys all but abandoned. Hotel. Check the guest For dinner, dine like a registry for recognizable “Big 4” railroad baron at Mulvaney’s Building & Loan. names like Ulysses S. Grant. Tour Ironstone Vineyards, then stay for lunch. Day Two Travel to Calaveras Big Trees State Park, where giant Sacramento, Truckee, North Lake Tahoe Sequoias are among the world’s largest. Depart Sacramento for the Empire Mine in Grass Valley Nearby Columbia is considered the best-preserved Gold to tour the richest hard rock mine in California’s history. Rush town in California. In Truckee, visit the Emigrant Trail Museum at Donner Continue to Sonora, another Gold Rush-era gem, for Memorial State Park. dinner and overnight. Continue to Crystal Bay to enjoy the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe and the casinos of Nevada. Day Six Sonora, Yosemite, Sacramento Day Three Thanks to preservationists of the gold rush era, a trip to North Lake Tahoe, SouthLake Tahoe Yosemite remains as stunning as it was 150 years ago. Spend Tour the western shore of Lake Tahoe, passing Emerald Bay an afternoon of free time at Yosemite National Park. and Vikingsholm, a historic and castle-like home. Return to Sacramento for a farewell dinner aboard the In South Lake Tahoe, enjoy upscale shopping and a variety Sacramento Hornblower river cruise ship.S of casinos. Ride the gondola at Heavenly Ski Resort for awe- some views of the area. Visit Sacramento In the evening, enjoy a dinner/dance cruise on a paddle- 916-808-7304 wheeler, MS Dixie II. visitsacramento.com/groups

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El Dorado County, California The California Gold Rush began in 1848 when John “There is so much energy and excitement surrounding Marshall discovered gold in Coloma, along the South Fork of this event, it feels like the gold rush has been reignited right the American River in what is now El Dorado County. Over here where it all started,” said Jody Franklin, executive direc- 25 million ounces of gold wereWorld mined in theG oldSierra Panning Championshipstor of tourism at El Dorado County Visitors Author- Nevada foothills during that period. ity. “It’s not only gold panning enthusiasts, Today, groups can find an impressive history buffs and rock hounds, we have heard number of sites and attractions dedi- from service groups, winemakers, rafting cated to preserving the history of the outfitters, farmers, residents and visitors ’49ers and the Gold Rush, including wanting to be part of this event. There Marshall Gold Discovery State Park is never a better time to come to El (where James Marshall discovered Dorado County.” gold) and Gold Bug Park, the only Held at the El Dorado County gold mine owned by a municipality, Fairgrounds in Placerville, the cham- the city of Placerville. pionships will feature a variety of In September, El Dorado County festivities, including the gold panning will host the World Gold Panning competition, tours of the Gold Bug Championships sponsored by the and Priest mines, a parade, a car show

World Gold Panning Association. The Gold panning, El Dorado, Calif. and chili cook-off, a gem show, guided association, which promotes panning and Photos: El Dorado County hikes and concerts.S Visitors Authority prospecting in a spirit of peace, understanding and fair play, anticipates 600 competitors El Dorado County Visitors Authority from 30 countries to meet the challenge at the gateway to 800-457-6279 the Mother Lode. visit-eldorado.com

If it is true that “History Repeats Itself” must sees . . . this is the place to be! Texas EL DORADO Where the California Gold Rush began! Charming Gold Rush Towns, Gold Mines & Ghost Tours Ignite your Pioneer Spirit!

Coming in September 2016 Seguin, TX, was founded by Texas Rangers in 1838. It boasts one of the finest and best- World Gold Panning Championships preserved “limecrete” structures in America, Sebastopol House Historic Site, a restored VisitElDorado. com Greek Revival mansion turned museum filled with mystery and history. Free tours. Imagine seeing 8,000 nutcrackers from all over the world in one place! Also, buy local pecan goods at the Pape Pecan House and Nutcracker Museum. Free tours.

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Pier 45, Fisherman’s Wharf - San Francisco, California Of the 2,710 Liberty ships built and launched during scheduled three weeks in advance. Tour operators should World War II, only a few survive. allow about 1 1/2 hours for a tour. And of those, only one is in its original configuration and Several cruises are available from March to October.S fully functional. SS Jeremiah O’Brien It’s the SS Jeremiah O’Brien, moored at Pier 45 in the heart SS Jeremiah O’Brien of Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. 415-544-0100 The dire need to transport supplies across the Atlantic ssjeremiahobrien.org Ocean in World War II prompted the U.S. Navy to call for the mass production of Liberty ships. The design stressed mini- Cruise, SS Jeremiah O’Brien, mum cost, rapidity of construction and simplicity of operation. San Francisco, Calif. During the Normandy invasion, the ship made 11 trips Photo: Courtesy SS Jeremiah O’Brien between England and the beaches of Normandy, carrying soldiers and supplies. Operated as the National Liberty Ship Memorial, the O’Brien honors the seamen of the U.S. Merchant Marines who served on Liberty ships in World War II, their Navy gun crews and the civilian men and women who built the largest single class of ships in history. SS Jeremiah O’Brien returned to Normandy in 1994 to participate in ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary of D-Day. Guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more. Groups of nine or fewer are welcome to use the self-guided tour available at the ticket booth. Guided tours should be Centennial Village Living History Museum VISIT. Located between Cheyenne, WY, and Denver, CO, it’s the LEARN. perfect destination for your next group tour. Step back SMILE. into a simpler time and learn about the pioneer settling of the western high plains... a time when grand houses, growing businesses, and extensive prairies were all

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Stevenson, Washington Toward the end of the outbound leg of their historic jour- Who Watches,” a painted rock carving about 45 minutes ney, explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark followed farther east on the river shore. the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean. The legend attached to Tsagaglalal is that a female chief Their story is featuredColumbia at the Columbia G Gorgeorge Interpretive Interpretive was entrusted Center to protect M anduseum look over the river. Today, the Center Museum in Stevenson, Washington, a 45-minute drive center fills a similar role in interpreting the natural and cul- east of downtown Portland, Oregon. tural history of the area. The museum tells many stories of the northwest, from A replica Tsagaglalal monolith — also the museum’s logo historic, like those from Native American storytellers about — dominates the Grand Gallery and above it hangs a 1917 bi- Lewis and Clark, to artistic tales about Tsagaglalal, or “She plane. The museum features exhibits of local exploration and industry, as well as craft objects, including the world’s largest

Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center rosary collection and an extensive Native American collection. Museum, Stevenson, Wash. An award-winning 12-minute film explains the turbulent Photo: Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum conditions that formed the gorge and a popular display covers the devastating effects of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, also in Skamania County. There is ample, free motorcoach parking close to the entrance. At least 45 minutes is suggested for a museum visit, which can be extended and tailored with advance notice to meet individual group interests.S

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40 Heritage & History • GroupTour.com 2016-17 Planning Guide 41 AMERICAN WEST

San Antonio, Texas The most enduring symbol of “San Antonio has grown to become independence in Texas, The Alamo’s the nation’s seventh-largest city while 1744 church is part of the remains of the preserving the iconic history upon mission established by the FranciscansThe as Awhichlamo it was built,” said Casandra Matej, Mission San Antonio de Valero in 1718. executive director of the San Antonio In 1836, it was the site of the Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Trea- Explore the Trail famous battle in defense of the Texas sures like the missions set us apart as Revolution when Mexican an authentic destination, and now with Less Traveled President Santa Anna’s World Heritage status, we are provided army annihilated a tremendous opportunity to bring even in Danville, Kentucky 190 men after a more awareness and visitors to our city.” 13-day siege. Today at The Alamo, groups may In 2015, the choose a battlefield tour, an audio tour, a As the home of both Kentucky’s San Antonio history talk or a self-guided walk-through. birthplace and the state’s bloodiest Missions The one-hour Official Alamo Battle- Civil War battle, Danville is an (including field Tour traces the outline of the unparalleled historic destination. The Alamo) original fort through current day.S Step back in time and walk in were officially the shoes of Kentucky’s founding designated a The Alamo The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas fathers at Constitution Square Photo: Group Tour Media/ UNESCO World David Hoekman 210-225-1391, ext. 124 Heritage Site. alamo.org Historic Site, then hike the hallowed grounds of Perryville Battlefield. Your family will enjoy discovering untold stories of the past as they explore the Civil War Seattle, Washington Trail and the Lincoln Heritage Seattle is home to one of the United to Chinatown shops and Chiyo’s Garden. Scenic Byway. After a day of State’s most vibrant Asian-American Small groups can try the Taste of discovery, enjoy an evening of communities. In theChinatown Chinatown-In- DiscoveryChinatown tour, Tours which includes stops shopping and dining in our ternational District, Chinese, Filipino, at authentic restaurants. historic downtown; and catch Japanese, Vietnamese and those from “Guests often end their tours with a summer show at Pioneer other Southeast Asian countries create multi-course, family-style meals or Playhouse, Kentucky’s oldest a major cultural hub. hand-picked delights from carts The Chinese were the of dim sum,” said Rahul outdoor theatre. first to arrive during Gupta, director of educa- the 1880s to work tion and tours at Wing in the salmon, Luke Museum of the railroad and coal Asian Pacific Ameri- industries. can Experience. Groups can “Some of the most experience it all enjoyable visitor with Chinatown reactions are when Discovery Tours. Entrance, Seattle Chinatown noodles are hand- International District, The tours depart Seattle, Wash. formed and cut right in Photo: Creative Commons/ from the Wing Luke Zhengzhou front of visitors, and espe- Museum of the Asian cially when they express how Pacific American Experience. the family apartments in historic Let the Danville-Boyle CVB help you The 90-minute Bitter and Sweet Canton Alley feel welcoming.”S plan your next trip. Tour includes stops that appear in Jamie Phone: (859) 236-7794 Ford’s book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter Chinatown Discovery Tours danvillekentucky.com and Sweet. Also 90 minutes long, the 206-623-5124 #DestinationDanville Touch of Chinatown Tour takes groups seattlechinatowntour.com

40 Heritage & History • GroupTour.com 2016-17 Planning Guide 41 Experience the Wild West Elko, Nevada

Dust off a pair of boots and grab a hat. Delve into the historic lives of cowboys on the American frontier with this itinerary provided by the Elko Convention & Visitors Author- ity in Elko, Nevada.

Day One Groups are escorted to a hotel, or bed and breakfast, in Vir- ginia City. The evening will begin with a quick get-acquainted tour right out of the pages of Nevada’s history books and the burning pages of Bonanza. Have dinner at the Cobb Mansion Bed & Breakfast. After- ward, adults can enjoy brandy, chocolate and cigars where Lamoille Lake in the Ruby Mountains, Samuel L. Clemens, aka Mark Twain, wrote for the Territorial Elko, Nev. Enterprise. Photo: Nevada’s Wild West Tour

Day Two Stop at the Ely Renaissance Village where groups can see Experience what life was like 150 beautiful antiques in restored ethnic homes. Each home Virginia and Truckee Railroad, years ago in the untamed west depicts a different piece of Ely’s history. Virginia City, Nev. while touring many historic plac- Enjoy dinner served in a cell at the Jail House Cell Block Photo: Creative Commons/Drew Jacksich es in Virginia City, including a Steakhouse. ride on the famous Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Day Four Groups might want to Start with an early breakfast before stepping into an era take an authentic stagecoach when the iron horse ruled the rails. ride, tour a mine or visit the At 9 a.m., the Nevada Northern Railway Museum transports famous Piper’s Opera House. groups to a time and place long since forgotten. Antique pas- Have dinner at Nevada’s senger cars, pulled by a historic engine, will move through the oldest operating hotel, Gold canyon. Hill. Guy Rocha, Nevada’s state Board the van for Great Basin National Park. After lunch at historian, will give a lecture on the park cafe, take a 60-minute tour of the Lehman Caves and debunking the myths of Nevada. then experience the Bristlecone Pine Forest.

Day Three Day Five Get ready to head out along the Pony Express Trail. Groups Stop at the McGill Drugstore Museum. A bus ride will take can travel across U.S. Highway 50, “The Loneliest Road in groups over the pristine Ruby Mountains, over Secret Pass and America,” also known as “The Lincoln Highway” — the first into Elko. transcontinental highway in North America. The tour will start at the Western Folklife Stop at a “Rip Van Winkle” community, nestled Center, producer of the internationally in the Toiyabe Mountains, often called the Alps of famous annual Cowboy Poetry Gather- Nevada. Take a guided tour of Austin’s beautiful ing. See authentic cowboy gear, art churches, which date to the 1800s. and memorabilia. After lunch at the Toiyabe Café, it’s on Across the street, see a mas- to Eureka for a tour of the Eureka Sentinel ter saddle maker at work at J.M. Museum and the fully restored 1880 Eureka Capriola Co. End the evening with Opera House. dinner at one of the great Basque Next, head to Ely where groups can take a restaurants.S driving tour of the Ely Renaissance Society’s outdoor art exhibit, “Where the World Met Elko Convention and Became One.” World-renowned artists have East Ely Depot, Nevada Northern & Visitors Authority drawn White Pine County’s history to life on the Railway Museum, Ely, Nev. Photo: Creative Commons/ 775-738-4091 sides of local buildings. Larry Myhre elkocva.com

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2016-17 Planning Guide 43 AppreciateHudson Valley History

Here in Dutchess, you’ll discover history you won’t find anywhere else in the world!

Take your place in history at America’s first Presidential library. Or take in the unique nature and stunning views on a Hudson River nature walk. You can even take to the skies in an open air biplane ride. Visit Distinctly Dutchess attractions for memorable, authentic group experiences!

FDR Presidential Home, Library & Museum: Tour FDR’s home & immersive, interactive museum. historichydepark.com

Crown Maple: Quite possibly the purest maple syrup on Fishkill/Pougkeepsie Fishkill earth. Tour & taste. crownmaple.com fishkill.house.hyatt.com fishkillcourtyard.com

HIKE New York: Guided group nature walks and hikes. hikeny.com DistinctlyDutchess Dutch’s Spirits: Historic bootlegging operation. Tour, dine, dutchesstourism.com discover, taste. dutchsspirits.com Contact: [email protected] 845-463-5444