Santa Ana College Community Services Program Presents.... AMERICA’S MOST HALLOWED GROUND FEATURING GETTYSBURG, ANTIETAM, SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK, MONTICELLO, WASHINGTON, D.C.

APRIL 21-27, 2013 ~ 7 DAY TOUR Via TOUR PACE ACTIVITY LEVEL Leisurely On the Go Low High ~DAY BY DAY ITINERARY~ 150 years after the tragic events of the American TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Civil War made places like Harpers Ferry, w During the 150 year commemoration, the Antietam, Gettysburg, Appomattox, Ford’s Theatre Civil War will come alive as licensed guides and Arlington famous, this new comprehensive and costumed reenactors join us as we tour journey through Virginia and into Maryland several Civil War Battlefields including Get- and Pennsylvania chronicles pivotal events and tysburg and Antietam and visit the Willis personalities from the Civil War and includes House, Harpers Ferry and Appomattox Court Richmond, Charlottesville and Washington, D.C.. House National Historical Park Walk the hallowed ground of our nation’s two most w Visit Shenandoah National Park with an significant battlefields, interact with special guests as included lunch at Skyland Lodge they assume the identity of historical figures, dine at soaring ceiling heights, this deco stunner of a hotel w Tour Monticello – the mountaintop home of historic inns and gaze upon the incredible vistas at still has all the appeal and ambiance of the Roaring Thomas Jefferson, and the University of Vir- Shenandoah National Park as you are awed by our Twenties. Completed in 1924 but recently ginia – established and designed by Jefferson nation’s history and beauty. renovated, the hotel offers old-world charm with w Tour Richmond with a local guide including all the modern conveniences. (Dinner) the capitol building and St. John’s Church w In Washington, D.C. a guided tour of Arling- ton National Cemetery, Ford’s Theatre, the Petersen House, The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and President ’s Cottage where he and his family resided much of the time during the War

FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS Arlington National Cemetery Antietam Battlefield w Nights 1-3 G. Washington Wyndam wDAY 1 ~ ARRIVE VIRGINIAw Winchester, VA Start with optional transfers from home or our wDAY 2 ~ HARPERS FERRY, ANTIETAMw w Nights 4-5 Courtyard by Marriott departure points this morning to LAX for our This morning after an included breakfast we’ll be Charlottesville, VA for a nonstop flight to Dulles Airport outside joined by a local guide as we set-off for Harpers Ferry National Historical Park located at the w Night 6 Courtyard by Marriott or similar Washington, D.C. Upon our arrival a deluxe confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Arlington, VA motorcoach will be waiting to transport us for the next seven days. In addition to the Good Rivers. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, TOUR INCLUSIONS Times Travel tour director that will be onboard “Stonewall” Jackson, and Frederick Douglass are throughout this journey, local guides, most of just a few of the prominent individuals who left w 6 Nights deluxe hotel accommodations them costumed and some portraying historic their mark on this place. On a guided walking w 12 Meals – 3 dinners, 3 lunches, 6 breakfasts figures, will join us and bring the history of this tour we’ll hear the story of the shots that were fired w Services of a professional Tour Director region alive. This evening the “Gray Ghost” will at Harpers Ferry during a raid in October 1859 w Comprehensive sightseeing with local guides be onboard as we depart the airport and embark on – which many regard as the first of the Civil War. Bavarian w Admissions per itinerary a tour of The Life and Times of John Singleton Later, enjoy an included lunch at the Mosby. Nicknamed the “Gray Ghost”, John S. Inn, a romantic country chalet offering European w Roundtrip airport-hotel transfers (with pur- Mosby was a Confederate commander during the elegance and authentic Bavarian cuisine from its chase of group air) Civil War and was known for leading his Rangers scenic location overlooking the . w Transportation on a luxury motorcoach or Raiders on quick raids and eluding the Union This afternoon we visit the Antietam Visitor w Luggage handling throughout the tour Army. Northern Central Virginia, where Mosby Center followed by a tour of Antietam National Charleston, South Carolina w Taxes, fees and most gratuities and his battalion operated has been known since Battlefield provided by a licensed National as Mosby’s Confederacy. This evening join your Park guide. Antietam was the scene of the Civil PER PERSON LAND PRICES fellow travelers for an included welcome dinner War’s bloodiest one-day battle on September 17, Pry House Field Hospital Double $1,789 / Single $2,129  Deposit $300 at The Red Fox Inn in Middleburg. We’ll then 1862. We’ll visit the travel the short distance to historic Winchester Museum, a historic house that was used by the Roundtrip group airfare available from $595 and check-in to the George Washington Wyndam Union high command during the battle, and Beale Street in Memphis Travel Protection Plan – see reverse Hotel for a three-night stay. With marble floors, now houses medical exhibits emphasizing the challenges faced on the battlefield. We return lunch at historic Michie Tavern, a 200-year RESERVATIONS to Winchester in the late afternoon allowing for old converted log house featuring servers in Santa Ana College time at leisure to explore the historic downtown 18th-century period attire and hearty colonial Community Services Program and pedestrian mall full of shops and restaurants. period fare. This afternoon you’ll feel the 1530 W. 17th St., Room S-201 (Breakfast, Lunch) presence of author, statesman, scientist and Santa Ana, CA 92706 third U.S. President Thomas Jefferson while on wDAY 3 ~ GETTYSBURGw a guided tour of Monticello, the hilltop house Phone (714) 564-6594 After an included breakfast this morning, we’ll he designed. (Breakfast, Lunch ) www.sac.edu/community/services head the short distance to Gettysburg, the small Pennsylvania town made famous because of the wDAY 6 ~ RICHMOND, WASHINGTON, D.C.w Tour operated by Good Times Travel . A divided Nation held Following an included breakfast we’ll depart California Seller of Travel License #: 2018390-40 its breath, and mourned, as the Northern and the hotel with a local guide and head to Southern armies collided here 150 years ago Richmond, the capital city of Virginia and once PAYMENT INFORMATION in July, and in three days of battle left 51,000 the Confederate capital during the Civil War. A guided tour of the Rotunda of the Virginia wDeposit due at time of booking to the address causalties. Visit the new Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War housing one of State Capitol, where Lee accepted command above (Good Times Travel will contact you for of the state military forces. Experience Union the travel protection and air option) the world’s largest Civil War collections with thousands of artifacts, photos and interactive and Confederate viewpoints at the American wGood Times Travel will invoice you for the exhibits. See the Cyclorama featuring a breath- Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar and balance payment 6-8 weeks prior taking panorama of Picketts charge that vividly the Tredegar Iron Works, the Confederacy’s brings to life the sights and sounds of the battles industrial heart and now the Visitor Center for TRAVEL PROTECTION / CANCELLATION that raged here. We are then joined by a licensed the Richmond National Battlefield Park. A Travel protection/cancellation insurance is National Park Guide for a driving tour of visit to St. John’s Church which became famous highly recommended for all multi-day tours. If Gettysburg National Military Park – America’s as a living memorial to American liberty when travel protection has not been purchased, only largest battlefield. Over 1,600 monuments in 1775 Patrick Henry gave his fiery “Give recoverable funds less a cancellation charge of and cannons dot the landscape in memory of Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech. This $50 will be reimbursed once payment has been those who fought and died here. We’ll visit the afternoon we continue to Washington, D.C. made. Amount of reimbursement depends on Willis House where the President stayed and and embark on a guided tour of Arlington the date of cancellation. completed the the night before National Cemetery. We will visit the final the dedication. As we follow General Robert resting place of President John F. Kennedy, see If travel protection has been purchased and you E. Lee’s retreat from Gettysburg, a very special the changing of the guards at the Tomb of the must cancel prior to departure or leave the tour guest will join us onboard. This evening enjoy Unknowns, and visit Arlington House, General enroute for a reason approved by the insurance an included dinner at the The Fairfield Inn. This Robert E. Lee’s former home, now a memorial company, you will receive a full refund (or par- evening you will be joined at dinner by another to the Confederate leader. We’ll check-in to tial if enroute), minus the cost of the premium. special guest. We return to our Winchester our Arlington hotel and enjoy dinner at leisure Other benefits of travel protection include hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner) in historic Old Town Alexandria. (Breakfast) medical expenses for illness and injury, emer- gency transportation, and lost/stolen/damaged wDAY 4 ~ SHENANDOAH, CHARLOTTESVILLEw wDAY 7 ~ WASHINGTON, D.C., FAREWELLw luggage. Pre-existing medical conditions are After an included breakfast this morning we After an included breakfast this morning, we’ll only covered if protection is purchased at the arrive at Shenandoah National Park and begin be joined by a local guide for a driving tour time of deposit. See travel protection plan for a memorable journey along the crest of the Blue of Washington, D.C. to see the , full details and exclusions. Ridge Mountains via Skyline Drive. Spectacular Capitol, and Lincoln views abound as we pass by rock cliffs, majestic Memorial. A visit to Ford’s Theatre National DEPARTURE INFORMATION vistas, tunnels of trees, wildflowers, ferns Historic Site where on the tragic night of Roundtrip airport transfers are available as follows: possibly banks of mountain laurel and wildlife. April 14, 1865 President was From one of our departure points: $69 p.p. An included lunch at Skyland Resort with a fatally shot by actor . The National Park Ranger on hand and outstanding story of the Abraham Lincoln assassination Fountain Valley - Good Times Travel office views of the Shenandoah Valley. This afternoon continues across the street at the Petersen Long Beach - City College - Lot “O” we arrive in Charlottesville and will be joined by House where he eventually died. Then, a tour From home: $159 and higher (contact us for quote) aJekyll local guideIsland for Club a walking Hotel tour of the University of President Lincoln’s Cottage. Located on of Virginia. Thomas Jefferson’s architectural a picturesque hilltop in Washington, D.C., Exact departure times are provided 2 weeks prior talents are evident in the classic beauty here. Lincoln and his family lived here for a quarter of his presidency. This afternoon we visit the SINGLE SHARE PROGRAM After arriving at our Charlottesville hotel, enjoy the evening at leisure in historic downtown Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of Should a single traveler wish to take advantage of the Charlottesville. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) American History featuring an exhaustive double price, tell us when making your reservation collection of Americana. American Civil War that you wish to have a roommate. We will provide wDAY 5 ~ APPOMATTOX, MONTICELLOw artifacts on exhibit include the hat Lincoln wore the contact information to others requesting a Following an included breakfast a local guide to Ford’s Theatre and the chairs used by Lee and roommate and the two parties can determine if they will join us as we head south to the Appomattox Grant at Appomattox. Late this afternoon we would be a good fit and the price will be adjusted. Court House National Historical Park and arrive at Dulles for our nonstop return flight. museum. Visit the McLean House and We return home with countless memories and FURTHER INFORMATION / TERMS be amazed at how a War marked by such a new appreciation of America’s most hallowed See Good Times Travel catalog divisiveness and bitter fighting, ended so simply ground. (Breakfast) or www.goodtimestravel.com and peacefully here. Enjoy an included buffet