Bean Town

Let our experienced trip leaders weave the story of our nation's founding during daily excursions, and engage your students in discussions about democracy and the interaction of our three branches of government. Help your students appreciate the challenges we have faced in the past, and continue to confront today. Enjoy some of our greatest cultural treasures, most renowned museums, and moving historical sites. There has never been a more important time to visit our capital and to instill in our young people an understanding of government.

The Cradle of Liberty

Founded in 1630, Boston “Bean Town” is one the oldest cities in the United States. It is home to many leading colleges and universities and the famous “Freedom Trail” for Boston’s history. The Boston Pops Orchestra and Boston Symphony and numerous theatres are here as well as the New England Aquarium, the USS Constitution, John F Kennedy Library and Museum as well as the Prudential Tower and the John Hancock Tower and Observatories.

Optional Destinations

- Boston Museum of Art
- House of Seven Gables – tour the mansion made famous by Hawthorne’s famous novel

- Kennedy Library- Salem Witch Museum
- Paul Revere's House- Faneuil Hall Maketplace
- New England Aquarium

-U.S.S. Constitution
- Old South Meeting House (Tea is Brewing)
- Gloucester House Restaurant (Setting for the movie A Perfect Storm)

- Cambridge