LIVING AMERICA’S STORY – THANKSGIVING
October 21-24, 27-31; November 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-25

Travel on the Mayflower to the new world; make peace with Chief Massasoit, a Native American tribal chief who befriends the colonists; play harvest games on the green and participate in the first Thanksgiving Feast.

LIVING AMERICA’S STORY – PRESIDENTS

February 9-13, 17-20, 23-27

Meet President George Washington, King George, and get ready to play the game show, “Choose Your George.” Students will also put together a puzzle of Lincoln’s life story and develop a greater understanding of what it is like to be the President of the United States of America as they learn about the many duties and “hats” the President wears.

Students participate in a variety of activities and games tied directly to traditions begun by presidents and first ladies.

Students may dress like their favorite President or First Lady.

LIVING AMERICA’S STORY – PATRIOTS
March 30-31; April 1-2, 6-10

Young colonists take action! Be brave and muster your courage to be engaged to help our country on the “Road to Revolution.” You may be asked to row across the Charles River or ride with Paul Revere to warn the colonists that the British are coming. There could be a “tea party” in Boston and patriots may even become “spies” as they relay secret messages.

Students are encouraged to wear mob caps and tricorn hats.

LIBERTY! 

September 29-30; October 1-3, 6-10, 13-16; December 1-5, 8-10; February 2-6; March 2-6, 9-13; April 13-17, 20-24, 27-30; May 1, 11-15, 18-22.

How will you choose to fight… for Liberty?

Deliver secret messages. Take up arms. Decide where your allegiance lies-with the British or the Americans.

Step into the chaos of revolution in an immersive experience where you’ll meet heroes whose names history has forgotten-but whose actions changed the world.

LIBERTY! 

September 29-30; October 1-3, 6-10, 13-16; December 1-5, 8-10; February 2-6; March 2-6, 9-13; April 13-17, 20-24, 27-30; May 1, 11-15, 18-22.

How will you choose to fight… for Liberty?

Deliver secret messages. Take up arms. Decide where your allegiance lies-with the British or the Americans.

Step into the chaos of revolution in an immersive experience where you’ll meet heroes whose names history has forgotten-but whose actions changed the world.

LIBERTY! 

September 29-30; October 1-3, 6-10, 13-16; December 1-5, 8-10; February 2-6; March 2-6, 9-13; April 13-17, 20-24, 27-30; May 1, 11-15, 18-22.

How will you choose to fight… for Liberty?

Deliver secret messages. Take up arms. Decide where your allegiance lies-with the British or the Americans.

Step into the chaos of revolution in an immersive experience where you’ll meet heroes whose names history has forgotten-but whose actions changed the world.

NEW PROGRAM: CORNERSTONES OF FREEDOM

September 2-5, 8-12, 16-19, 22-26; January 7-9, 12-16, 21-23, 26-30; March 16-20, 24-27; May 4-8.

America won her freedom, but what do we have to do to keep it?

Cornerstones of Freedom offers high school students the exciting opportunity to experience a journey that will take them from exploring the foundations of our government, to remembering the debt we owe to the men and women who serve to defend it.

By engaging with noteworthy figures from America’s past, in state of the art settings, students will be able to explore the foundations of our constitution, debate state versus federal power, visit the office of America’s chief executive, and gain insight into the power and influence of the media. They will experience firsthand what it takes to keep our American republic, and learn that in order to do that, America must maintain one of her greatest strengths: the ability to compromise.

To make the most of this experience pre-visit work is required and those pre-visit resources will be provided upon booking.

NEW: Homeschool Days

September 22, October 20, January 20, March 23.

The American Village welcomes homeschool families to spend the day learning about the 1770s and the war for independence. Activities will be planned for all ages.

For our October Homeschool Day, our Thanksgiving program will run exclusively for homeschool families.

NEW PROGRAM: INDEPENDENCE

Program time(s): 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00.

Program dates: Any day school programs are offered.

Add-on program fee is $5 for each student and chaperone. 

Step into history and witness the birth of a nation!

This state-of-the-art, interactive experience uses cutting-edge technology and special effects to fully immerse students in the fight for independence—providing a deeper, more engaging way to learn history.

Begin in the West Wing of Independence Hall, where the tension of colonial unrest builds, and an original short film brings the chaos of revolution to life. Then, step into a one-of-a-kind encounter where voices from all walks of life passionately share their views on independence—in a way you’ve never seen before, but we won’t spoil the surprise.

Finally, take your seat with the 2nd Continental Congress and find yourself right in the middle of the heated debate that would shape a new nation.

Independence awaits… how will you decide?

NEW PROGRAM: American Village Experience

Program dates: Any day school programs are offered, except Homeschool Days. Program time will vary depending on the base program.

Add-on program fee is $5 for each student and chaperone. 

Maximize your time with us by experiencing the full Independence program plus a guided campus tour! Students have the opportunity to take part in a personal, behind the scenes tour of the American Village that allows them to experience who we are and what we do in a way they’ve never seen before. This experience is partially outdoors and will be weather permitting.