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Since 2002, we have offered tours of historical, military and literary
interest. All of our tour leaders have decades of experience as
historians, military reenactors and authors who are committed to
creating unique and educational experiences for our guests. They
enjoy sharing their extensive subject knowledge to help bring our
tours to life.
Historical
Expeditions are more than vacations. We provide up-close
examination of the people and places that shape our world.
We will walk in the footsteps of explorers and trailblazers,
talk to historians and reenactors, set sail for ports
unknown on a journey of discovery. |
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Upcoming tours include: |
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Civil War In The Mississippi River Valley (August 10th to
19th, 2008) |
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Experience the drama of the American Civil War and the impact of
these rivers on the struggle that shaped our nation. Join us for
this special river cruise from St. Louis, MO to Nashville, TN aboard
the paddleboat The Delta Queen. Don’t miss this opportunity for one
last sail on this historical steam-powered paddleboat during her
farewell season. Her passing will mark the end of an era. |
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146th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of South Mountain
& Antietam
(Sept 11th to 15th, 2008) |
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On September 14, 1862, three elements of Confederate General
Robert E. Lee were able to hold off union forces allowed the south
time to regroup to meet Gen. McClellan’s army at the Antietam three
days later. Our tour will visit South Mountain State Park in
Maryland and observe the historical reenactment of the historical
engagement. We will then visit the Antietam National Battlefield. |
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James Bond Spy Tour (Washington DC, Nassau Bahamas, Goldeneye
Jamaica)
(Nov 7th to 16th, 2008) |
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Our tour begins in Washington DC, a city which is reported to
have more spies than any other place on earth. We will attend a
screening of the latest James Bond Film (#22). In addition, we will
tour the International Spy Museum where we will go behind the scenes
to learn what it takes to be a spy and take a spy view tour of our
nations capital. Next we will fly to Nassau, Bahamas to visit the
locations where three Bond movies were filmed. Two special treats
will be day cruise by the home of the first screen Bond, Sean
Connery and a reception in the 007 Suite at the Hilton Colonial
Hotel. We will then fly to Oracabessa, Jamaica to visit Ian
Fleming’s home Goldeneye where most of the Bond novels were written
as well as visit the sites made famous in the first Bond
Movie, Dr. No. |
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The Forts of the First World War –
The French & Indian War
(April 22nd to 26th, 2009) |
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Over the course of this nine-year conflict between France and
Britain hundreds of outposts and forts were built along the North
American frontier. Only a handful still stand and over the course of
this tour we will visit several of them including Fort Niagara, Fort
Pitt, Bushy Run Battlefield and Fort Frederick where we will join
thousands of historical reenactors for their annual Market Faire and
encampment. |
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South Africa Battlefields Tour (Anglo-Zulu & Angle-Boer Wars)
(May 12th to 22nd, 2009) |
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Visit the
battlefields of Blood River, Ulundi,Isandlwana, Fugitives
Drift, Rorkes Drift, Kambula and Hlobane, Talana ,
Elandslaagte, Ladysmith, Wagon Hill, Colenso, Spioenkop and
the Battles of Tugela Heights. |
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The Great Patriotic War (Stalingrad to Moscow)
(Sep 29th to Oct 13th, 2009) |
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One of most
important parts of Russian history is World War II. Russia
was affect by this war in a way almost unfathomable to the
outsider. Join us for this 15-day cruisetour aboard the
deluxe river cruiser, Viking Pakhomov as we visit important
cities along the Volga River including Saratov, Samara,
Ulyanovsk, Kazan with three nights each in Stalingrad and
Moscow. |
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In an effort to promote the study and remembrance of history we
are proud to donate a portion of our commission to support projects
and groups dedicated to the preservation of our countries rich
historical and natural resources. In 2005, we partnered with the
14th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry Civil War Heritage Society to help
them raise funds for a monument to honor their ancestor’s heroic
efforts at Kolb’s Farm, Marietta Georgia during the battle of
Kennesaw Mountain in 1864. Other worthy organizations we continue to
support include
Honor Flight
and the Civil War Preservation Trust.
We encourage you to visit their sites and to support to their
worthwhile projects. |
