Hillcrest Christian School
Mrs. Judy Logan, Trip Coordinator
[email protected]
February 26, 2005- March 7, 2005
U.S. Historic Tour Itinerary 2005
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Thursday, March 3, 2005
West Coast to East Coast
Washington DC
U.S. Tour Materials
Contents
Can You Imagine . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Friday, March 4, 2005
Bruton Parish Church – Worship service
– Williamsburg, VA
Yorktown, VA
Jamestown, VA
Washington DC
Gettysburg, PA
Lancaster, PA – Amish Country
Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Saturday, March 5, 2005
Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Monday, February 28, 2005
Lancaster, PA
Colonial Williamsburg, VA
Tuesday,
March 1, 2005
Richmond, VA - St John’s Church
Charlottesville, VA – Monticello
Falls Church, VA
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Washington DC
While in Washington DC will see these sites as time allows:
Capitol Hill – Supreme Court, Library of Congress,
U.S. Capitol
White House / Old Executive Office Building
Leave Capitol Hill for Washington Federal Mall
Smithsonian Museums on Mall – your choice
Air & Space Museum, American History Museum,
Natural History Museum, African Art Museum,
Freer Gallery, Sackler Gallery, Arts and Industries,
Hirshorn Museum, Sculpture Garden, Ripley Garden
National Gallery of Art
United States Botanic Garden
The Pentagon
Bureau of Engraving & Printing
Holocaust Museum (optional)
Memorials: Iwo Jima Memorial, Roosevelt Memorial,
Viet Nam Memorial,
Korean Memorial, Lincoln Memorial
Jefferson Memorial, The Awakening, World War II
Ford Theater & Peterson House
Arlington Cemetery
Mt. Vernon
Sunday, March 6, 2005
Philadelphia, PA - AM
New York City, NY - lunch & afternoon-evening
Monday, March 7, 2005
New York City (through lunch)
New York City to West Coast
Reservation Form . . . . . . . . . . 4
Airline Miles Use . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Emergency/Medical . . . . . . . . 6
Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Detailed Itinerary . . . . . . . . 8-10
Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Can You Imagine Yourself There?
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CAN YOU IMAGINE
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Standing on the very ground where our nation began?
Walking in the footsteps of the Patriots who founded our country?
Sitting in the seats the Patriots sat in?
Climbing the steps to visit our Capitol?
Sitting in the seat of government of the most powerful nation on earth?
Visiting memorials to Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln & the men and women who died defending our country?
Visiting the Smithsonian Museums?
Driving through Gettysburg battleground, where 51,000 men were casualties in those 3 hot July days
– Americans all?
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Seeing the “horse and buggy” people going about their daily lives and meeting some of them
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Seeing the Liberty Bell and walking through Independence Hall where our Declaration of Independenc
was written & signed?
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Standing on the edge of Ground “0”, seeing the Statue of Liberty, attending a Broadway Play and walking in Times Square?
We will be there !!
FROM TIRZAH RILEY, Director
This is a wonderful privilege and opportunity for students, teachers, parents and grandparents to share an incredible experience
together! Students often say to me that they would rather their parents or grandparents not go – to which I reply – “I want your
parents to go and about half-way through the trip, you will come and thank me – I guarantee you!” It has never failed in the 24
years I have been escorting the students and their parents.
What an opportunity to share this time with your child or grandchild, and their friends and build never to be forgotten
memories.
God always shows us His power, His direction, His protection, and His love in awesome ways on the trip! I hope you will be
with us this year to enjoy and watch God work as we follow Him on this exciting learning adventure.
U.S. Historic Tours
2575 Treasure Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 448-2442 FAX (805) 563-8444
Purpose of the U.S. Historic Tour
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“It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians,
not by religions, but by the gospel of Jesus Christ.” –Patrick Henry
We believe that no American can experience what it really means to be a blood, sweat and tears American patriot until he
or she has stood and walked in the historic footsteps of our founding fathers, and seen the sights which have made our country
what it is today.
Our country is going through a very difficult time. We are challenged to “run the race” as never before. It is a time when we
are challenged to stand up for truth and declare our dependence on the Almighty God and His divine providence. A time when
we are challenged to know where we came from and therefore, to better know where we are headed.
“I know that this is in our reach because
we are guided by a power larger than
ourselves who created us in His image...”
-President George W. Bush
We are committed to teaching and training the next generation who will be world changers. As we look at history, we become
more and more aware of God’s hand in shaping our history. There is no better way to rekindle our faith in His power through
us than to learn of the heroes who laid the foundations of our nation and to walk in their actual footsteps.
Our students will learn and see at this critical moment in our nation’s history, that “Everything is possible with God.”
This trip is not just a school field trip, but rather it will be an experience of a lifetime.
“Let us look forward to the time when we
can take the flag of our country and nail
it below the Cross, and there let it wave as
it waved in the olden times, and let us gather
around it and inscribe our motto: ‘Liberty
and Union, one and inseparable, now and forever,’
and exclaim: Christ first, our country next.”
-President Andrew Johnson
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Reservation Form
DUE ON OR BEFORE September 23, 2004
Please turn in Reservation Form with deposit to Mrs. Judy Logan
Date Due
Amount
Due
Deposit
9/23/04
$150.00
9/23/04
Payment #1
10/21/04
$550.00
10/21/04
Payment #2
11/29/04
$550.00
11/2904
Payment #3
1/5/05
$495.00
1/05/05
Total
$1745.00
Please reserve a place on the U.S. Historic Tour for:
1_________________________________________________
2_________________________________________________
3_________________________________________________
4_________________________________________________
Enclosed please find a non-refundable / non-transferable deposit for the U.S. Historic Tour
$150.00 per person
Please make all payment checks PAYABLE TO HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL- WA.D.C.
(*please do not include with tuition or other school fees)
Signature _________________________________________________________
Date ______________________________
NOTE: Return on or before September 23, 2004 in order to reserve your plane ticket at lower fares. Reservations turned in
after this date may be accepted if there is still room, but subject to airfare increases – hence, possibly a higher total cost for the trip
for those individuals. We are limited in the number of people we can accommodate in the motor coaches on the East Coast, so
will confirm reservations on a first come, first served basis.
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Refund Policy/Airline Miles
REFUND POLICY: There are 3 cases under which a refund may be applied:
Date of Cancellation
Cancel 30 or more days prior to
departure
Cancel 16 to 29 days prior to
departure
Cancel 15 days or less before
departure
Payment Amounts NOT refundable
Comments
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non-refundable, non-transferable deposit
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airfare - if ticket has been purchased – (if not, all ticket cost will be
returned)
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non-refundable, non-transferable deposit,
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non-recoverable prepaid costs
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airfare
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All money paid will be forfeited
You will receive plane ticket for future
use, along with money as noted
You will receive plane ticket for future
use, along with money as noted
You will receive your plane ticket for
future use
AIRLINE MILES:
Please indicate on this form if you plan to use Airline Miles to secure your airline ticket. You will be responsible for your own
arrangements and meeting the group at the arriving airport or hotel. Reduction in total cost of trip using Airline Miles = $200.00
which will be deducted from the final payment #3 due on or before January 5, 2005.
I will be using Airline Miles and booking my own flight Yes
No
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________________________________
Emergency Information/Medical Release
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I/we the undersigned, parents/guardians of ___________________________________________________do hereby
authorize Mrs. Judy Logan to take my child to a medical facility in any situation which in their judgment requires medical
care. I/we further authorize any licensed physician to attend and care for my/our child in case of emergency. I understand that
every effort will be made to reach me within a reasonable amount of time prior to administration of such medical care, x-rays,
anesthesia, or surgery. This consent shall be in effect from February 26, 2005 to March 7, 2005
Name/s of Parents: ____________________________________________________________________________
Street Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
City and State _______________________________________________________________________________
Home phone : ___________________ ___________________ Business Phone: ____________________________
Emergency Phone ____________________________________________________________________________
Insurance Company : __________________________________________________________________________
Medical Certificate Number : _________________________________Group Number:______________________
Allergies : ___________________________________________________________________________________
Pertinent Medical Information
Does participant take any medications? Name ______________________________________________________
Aspirin: Yes / No
Tylenol Yes / No
Advil: Yes/No
SIGNATURE/S __________________________________ __________________________________________
MUST BE NOTARIZED
NOTE: MUST BE SIGNED IN PRESENCE OF NOTARY UNLESS PARENT IS ACCOMPANYING
STUDENT, THEN SIGNATURE IS SUFFICIENT.
State of: __________________________
County of: ________________________
On this the ___ day of__________________before me,
______________________________________________________
the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared
______________________________________________________
_____ personally known to me
_____ proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to the person(s)
whose name(s) ____________________ subscribed to the within
instrument, and acknowledged that:
___________________________________executed it.
WiTNESS my hand and official Seal.
Notary’s Signature
U.S. Historic Tour Packing List
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For airplane –
Boys: dress shirt and tie, or polo or turtle-neck shirt, nice pants, warm coat or sweater
Girls: nice slacks, skirt or split skirt, (pants most comfortable), blouse, sweater or jacket, warm coat
NO JEANS ON THE PLANE
2. At least 4 outfits – mix and match to extend wardrobe. NO shorts except to sleep in.
(It is suggested that you pack 3-5 bottoms and as many tops as you can tuck in, to mix and match)
3. WARM jacket or coat – may be carried or worn on plane (note: we have had snow in April!) - REQUIRED
4. Socks, tights or pantyhose (girls), long underwear (boys) - REQUIRED
5. 4-8 pair underwear – (no laundry facilities available but can rinse out undies and hang in room to dry)
6. Shorts and T-shirt or PJ’s, or other modest attire for sleeping
7. 2 pair of shoes – BOTH well broken in. Heel no higher than 1 1/2 inch. (Athletic shoes, which are extremely
comfortable for walking, are great) - REQUIRED
8. Rain coat or poncho which will fit over warm jacket or coat for rain and snow storms, (cheap plastic ones work best, can
purchase for under $10.00 at Long’s Drugs) note: coats are better than ponchos as it usually is windy when it snows and
especially when it rains - REQUIRED
9. Umbrella (folding only) - REQUIRED
10. Drizzle boots or waterPROOF shoes – REQUIRED (shop early these are hard to find)
11. Hat or scarf, and gloves or mittens - REQUIRED
12. Shoulder purse or fanny pack or backpack – (note: since 9/11, large book-bag backpacks are not allowed in most museums, etc.
Women’s smaller purse backpacks ARE allowed.
13. Camera and Film – PLEASE MARK ALL CAMERAS WITH NAME – so many look alike! Throw-aways work great, but
look alike. Mark those please !
14. ONE suitcase and ONE backpack or tote bag. Pack a second empty tote in bottom of suitcase before you put
anything into bag, to carry home gifts and souvenirs.
15. Watch - REQUIRED
16. Personal items:
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Comb / brush
Shampoo
Pens and pencils
10 postage stamps
Travel game or gook
Address list of family & friends
Plastic bags for wet or dirty clothes
Sanitary supplies
Cosmetics
17. Optional – bathing suit (modest)
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Helpful Hint: If items are packed individually in plastic bags, (Two gallon size zip-lock, available at Albertson’s and other
stores), they do not wrinkle and are easier to keep separated and clean when looking through the bag for items. Two or
three shirts and two or three slacks or jeans can be placed in one bag, underwear in another, socks in another, etc., etc.
Empty bags can then be used for dirty clothes on way home
Please Note: NO Walkman, radios, CD players, etc., are allowed on the trip.
Hand held electronic games which do NOT have ear phones may be brought to be used on the plane.
U.S. Historic Tour Detailed Itinerary
February 26, 2005 - Saturday
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AM Los Angeles Airport ticket counter
Hotel check-in Best Western Williamsburg Park
Dinner- Williamsburg, VA.
February 27, 2005 - Sunday
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Breakfast - Williamsburg
AM Depart for Colonial Williamsburg
AM Worship Service at Bruton Parish Church
Load bus
Jamestown
Lunch – Milano’s
Yorktown, VA tour of battlefield
Dinner – Williamsburg – Golden Corral
Lanthorn Tour – Colonial Williamsburg by candlelightHotel
School Meeting
February 28, 2005 - Monday
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Breakfast – Williamsburg, VA.
AM Leave for Colonial Williamsburg visitor Center
Begin walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg
PM Lunch – Colonial Williamsburg Tavern - TBA
Continue walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg
Leave for hotel, Best Western Williamsburg Park
PM Dinner – Williamsburg, VA. – Golden Corral
School Meeting
March 1, 2005 - Tuesday
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Breakfast, Williamsburg, VA.
Load luggage
Leave for Richmond – bus tour Monument Ave. & Capitol
St. John’s Church – docent presentation
Leave for Charlottesville
Lunch, Michie Tavern – Charlottesville, VA
Monticello tour
Leave for Washington D.C.
Hotel – Comfort Inn Washington Gateway West
Dinner, Falls Church, VA
School meeting
While in Washington DC will see these sites as time allows on Tues & Wed.
Iwo Jima Memorial
Pentagon
Roosevelt Memorial
Viet Nam Memorial
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Korean Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
Capitol Hill – Supreme Court, Library of Congress, U.S. Capitol
Leave Capitol Hill for Washington Federal Mall
Smithsonian Museums on Mall – your choice
Air & Space Museum, American History Museum, Natural History Museum, African Art Museum, Freer
Gallery, Sackler Gallery, Arts and Industries, Hirshorn Museum, Sculpture Garden, Ripley Garden
National Gallery of Art
United States Botanic Garden
Pentagon
White House / Old Executive Office Building
Holocaust Museum (optional)
The Awakening
Pentagon
March 2, 2005 - Wednesday
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Breakfast at hotel
Leave for downtown Washington DC
Sites TBA – see above
Lunch on Mall – your choice
PM Board bus –
Leave for dinner - Union Station - Downtown, Washington D.C.
Night Tour of Washington D.C.
Hotel Comfort Inn Washington Gateway West
School meeting
March 3, 2005 - Thursday
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Breakfast at hotel
AM Leave for downtown Washington DC
Sites TBA – see above
Lunch on mall – your choice
PM Board bus –
Dinner - Union Station - Downtown, Washington D.C.
Hotel, Comfort Inn Washington Gateway West
School meeting
March 4, 2005 - Friday
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AM Load luggage after breakfast
Arlington Cemetery - Changing of the Guard Ceremony
Leave for Mt Vernon, VA
Mt Vernon Plantation Tour
Lunch - Mt. Vernon Food Court
PM Leave for Gettysburg, PA
Tour of Gettysburg battlefields
PM Dinner – Gettysburg, PA
Leave for Lancaster, PA
Hotel ,Park Inn ,Lancaster, PA
School meeting
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March 5, 2005 - Saturday
8:45
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AM
Breakfast at hotel
Board buses
Guided Tour of Amish country & visiting businesses & farms
Lunch - Amish meal
Shopping and relaxing at hotel and mall
(optional) – trip back to quilt shop
PM Dinner- Lancaster, PA.
Hotel, Park Inn Lancaster
School meeting
March 6, 2005 - Sunday
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Breakfast at hotel
AM Load luggage
Leave for Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Liberty Bell Pavilion
Betsy Ross House
Ben Franklin’s Grave
Visitor Center
Depart for New York City
Lunch in New York
Walking tour of downtown Manhatten
Dinner in New York City
PM Meet at theater for Broadway Play - TBA
Hotel
March 7, 2005 - Monday
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Breakfast at hotel
AM Load bus at hotel
Battery Park
Ground “0”
Load bus
Empire State Building
Lunch
PM Leave for airport
New York to Los Angeles
Hotels
Best Western Williamsburg Park
1600 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
1134-1134-1134
fax 229-3215
Comfort Inn Washington Gateway West
6111 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22044
703-534-9100 fax 534-5589
Park Inn
24 South Willowdale Drive
Lancaster, PA 17602
9500-9500-9500
fax 293-8558
Sheraton New York and Towers
811 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
6413-6413-6413
fax 262-4410
THEATER TBA
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