Lee's  START, STRIPES, AND A SLICE OF AMERICANA
8-Week Course Outline

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Tour operator Cosmos, part of the Globus Family of Brands, will guide travelers through eight states on its 16-day Highlights of Route 66 itinerary, hitting sites such as St. Louis’ Gateway Arch, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, El Malpais National Monument, Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center, Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip and more. Meanwhile, Globus’ 10-day Celebrating America: 250 Years Strong tour includes historic spots such as Boston’s Freedom Trail, the U.S. Capitol, Independence Hall and New York’s Stock Exchange and Statue of Liberty, as well as chances to enjoy classic American staples along the way, such as the Philly cheesesteak.

 

AMERICAN MAGIC

The Walt Disney Company’s Disney Celebrates America initiative is already underway, featuring special programming, storytelling and experiences across its brands to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. This summer, theme parks Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will unveil “Soarin’ Across America,” an immersive new flight experience on the Soarin’ attractions, as well as showcase “Disney’s Celebrate America! — A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky,” a holiday weekend fireworks show at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom Park.

 

HISTORY COMES ALIVE

Guests on Collette’s nine-day Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary tour will hit historic U.S. highlights, including the Museum of the American Revolution, West Point and Arlington National Cemetery, as they trace the story of America’s founding through Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

 

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT

American Cruise Lines is kicking off 250 years of independence in epic style, offering the 52-day The Great United States Cruise, which spans 18 states on three different cruise experiences, starting with a sailing in Lewis and Clark’s footsteps in the Pacific Northwest, followed by a journey along the Mississippi River and ending with a New England cruise culminating in fireworks over Boston Harbor. The 36-day Civil War Battlefields Cruise, meanwhile, crosses 12 states, following the Mississippi and Tennessee rivers to explore significant Civil War fronts.

 

RIDING THE RAILS

In partnership with Amtrak Vacations, Rail bookers have launched its Stars and Stripes Collection, a series of train vacation itineraries for clients who want to experience the different facets of America’s landscapes, from Route 66 and U.S. national parks to heritage trails and coast-to-coast adventures.

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Florida- House of Presidents and 47 National Historic Landmarks

There are 47 National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) in Florida,[1] which are located in twenty-two of the state's sixty-seven counties. Sixteen of the NHLs in the state are significant examples of a particular architectural style, eleven have military significance, ten are archaeological sites, three were the homes of well-known American authors, and one is associated with the development of the U.S. Space Program.

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For more information or to request a detailed field trip guide, contact Lee Rosenkranz, CTC at

321-544-3758 (Call or Text) or by email at floridagreeters@yahoo.com.