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School History Trip To Boston

Follow the early settlers to the birthplace of modern USA and uncover the history of America’s War of Independence with your young history students.

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Highlights

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Visit the site of the Boston Tea Party

02

Faneuil Hall 'the Cradle of Liberty'

03

American patriot Paul Revere’s house

04

The life of the settlers at the Plimoth Plantation

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Thank you so much to all at Travelbound for making the trip such a very great success. The itinerary was incredible and the organisation the best that I have ever known on a school trip.

Warwick School

Suggested itinerary

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Flight to Boston - about 6.5 hours Airport transfer to your accommodation Arrive at accommodation - evening meal own arrangement
Breakfast own arrangements Boston guided walking tour - Freedom Trail, State House, Boston Massacre sites, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Paul Revere House and USS Constitution Boston guided walking tour - Charlestown Navy Yard, Bunker Hill Pavilion and Monument, and Boston Tea Party ship Prudential Tower Skywalk observatory - evening meal own arrangements
Breakfast own arrangements Plimoth Plantation Afternoon visit to Black Heritage Trail, including the Underground Railroad, Afro American Museum and sites on Beacon Hill Evening meal own arrangements
Breakfast own arrangements Visit Lexington and Concord (flight time permitting) Airport transfer - Overnight flight to the UK
Arrive back in the UK

What's included*

Return flights UK to Boston
Return airport coach transfer
Accommodation, room only
Insurance
1 teacher place for every 10 students
24/7 emergency contact on tour

*Please note, entrance fees where applicable are not included in typical price – contact us for more details

Recommended excursions

01 Freedom Trail
02 Faneuil Hall
03 Sites of the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party
04 Paul Revere’s House
05 USS Constitution Museum
06 Black Heritage Trail, Boston
07 Plimoth Plantation
08 Lexington and Concord
09 Salem
01 Freedom Trail

This 2.5 mile walking tour through the compact city of Boston reveals the rich history of America’s Revolution – the events that led up to the historic break from Britain. It starts at Boston Common and takes in 16 historical sites, including King’s Chapel, the Benjamin Franklin statue, The Old State House, the site of the Boston Massacre, and USS Constitution.

2 - 3 hours See on map
02 Faneuil Hall

Sometimes referred to as ‘the Cradle of Liberty’, Faneuil Hall has been a marketplace and a meeting hall since 1742. It was the site of several speeches by Samuel Adams, James Otis and others, encouraging independence from Great Britain. The third floor contains the museum and armoury of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts.

2 hours See on map
03 Sites of the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party

Students can see how British treatment of American protestors led to the declaration of independence from the British Empire and the principle of monarchy. The resentments and repressions that led to the roots of modern democratic developments can be traced at the sites of the Boston Massacre in State Street and the Boston Tea Party at the harbour.

2 hours See on map
04 Paul Revere’s House

Students can learn about the life and times of the famous American patriot Paul Revere at his former home. He is most famous for his ‘Midnight Ride’ from Boston to Lexington, on April 18, 1775, to warn American patriots about advancing British troops. His house, built about 1680, is downtown Boston’s oldest building and is run as a non-profit museum.

2 hours See on map
05 USS Constitution Museum

This museum, just yards from the vessel known as ‘Old Ironsides’, brings its history to life. Interactive galleries show how the ship has remained undefeated since being launched in 1797. Students can learn about her actions during the War of 1812 against Great Britain, and see how sailors ate a diet of hardtack and grog, and climbed masts 200 feet in the air.

2 hours See on map
06 Black Heritage Trail, Boston

This guided walking tour explores the history of Boston’s 19th century African American community. Run by the Museum of African American History, it takes in the African Meeting House, the Abiel Smith School, and various historic homes. Students learn about the days of slavery, and the development of a free black community in Massachusetts. Photo © Paul Downey.

2 hours See on map
07 Plimoth Plantation

This living history museum recreates the original settlement of the Plimouth Colony established in the 17th century by English religious dissidents. It would come to have a profound effect on the history and mythology of America. Students interact with actors playing settlers as well as native Wampanoag People. There is also a period ship called Mayflower II. Photo © Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.

Half day See on map
08 Lexington and Concord

The Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775 marked the start of open armed conflict between Great Britain and its colonies in North America. Students can visit places linked to the conflict and consider how the rebels managed to organise themselves to defeat the British and how the understanding of “The shot heard ‘round the world” has affected Americans’ understanding of their history.

Half day See on map
9 Salem

This Massachusetts city is known for its role as the location of the Salem witch trials of 1692. It has an important place in American history, providing a powerful image that Arthur Miller, among others, found to be one of the strangest and most awful chapters in human history. Students learn about the story and the issues of the abuse of power and gender.

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Typical accommodation

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Midtown Hotel, Boston See on map

Why groups like it:

Located in Boston’s popular Back Bay neighbourhood
Within walking distance from Symphony Hall, the Prudential Center and Boston Common
The T stop connecting you to the city’s excellent underground system is only a short walk away

Facilities:

Recently renovated en-suite rooms
Outdoor heated pool (seasonal)
Free Wi-Fi access
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Hostelling International, Boston See on map

Why groups like it:

Dormitory-style rooms with individual lockers
Private rooms come equipped with en-suite bathrooms
Choice of local amenities (including dining options) within 5 minutes’ walk

Facilities:

24-hour front desk
Air conditioning and games room
Free Wi-Fi access

Learning outcomes

Subject focus

Students can:

  • Follow the story of the first European settlers and understand their influence on modern America
  • See the most important sites of revolutionary Boston, where the War of Independence began
  • See how the revolutionary war is commemorated, and find out how its principles are still relevant to the world today
  • Follow the Black Heritage trail to understand local Afro-American history

Student outcomes

Students will have had an opportunity to:

  • See historical sites that shaped the origins of the USA
  • Observe how the events in revolutionary Boston resonate in modern America
  • Gain a sense of the realities of the settlements and the American Revolution
  • Consider a range of issues around citizenship and history
  • Gain an understanding of Boston’s Afro-American history
  • Consider the significance of events, people and developments in their historical context and in the present day

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