American History Tour

"Give Me Liberty" Sights and Stories from the Founding of America and More! 14 day tour - September 30, 2027

Our American History tour received an overwhelming response in 2026 for America’s 250th. This is Glenn’s passion, and he has asked us to offer it again, believing that every American, young and old, should see these places, hear these stories, and be immersed in a patriotic love of country. It is time for a renewal!

Glenn Rawson Loves American History!

He is excited to share it with you. From Boston to Williamsburg and from John Adams of Boston to George Washington of Virginia, he will immerse you in the people and places that created the United States of America. It will be your opportunity to stand in the actual room where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were drafted and passed, and later to see up close those original signed documents. Oh, the stories behind those signatures! It is one thing to hear a lecture about America’s Founding, but to see and walk where it actually happened is another matter entirely.

Here is a small taste of what you will be experiencing:

Boston Area: We will walk the Freedom Trail, see Old North Church, Paul Revere House, and visit John Adams home and library, Plymouth Rock and Plantation, Mayflower II, Lexington, and the Old North Bridge at Concord.
Philadelphia Area: We will visit Independence Hall, see the Declaration House and Liberty Bell, the American Revolution Museum, the National Constitution Center, the Crossing of the Delaware, and Gettysburg.
Baltimore Area: We will walk through the original Fort McHenry and see where Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the Star-Spangled Banner during the War of 1812.
Washington, D.C.: There is so much to experience—The National Archives and the originals of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, George Washington’s cherished mountain home, Mt. Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the War Memorials, the Smithsonian, the Washington Mall, and the United States Capitol Building.
Charlottesville: We see and walk through the homes of Thomas Jefferson (Monticello) and James and Dolly Madison (Montpelier). You will learn much about these men as you see their beautiful homes.
Richmond: A particularly moving experience is to sit in the pews at Old St. John’s Church and experience where Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death” speech was given, and then to learn the rest of the story.
Williamsburg: We will see and walk through Yorktown (end of the American Revolution). The old Colonial Statehouse, where Virginia raised up and rallied to support Massachusetts against England. The Raleigh Tavern, where self-government in America began, and the Royal Government ran away.

Package Price Includes:

This is a rare opportunity to experience a fantastic history tour of our nation with Glenn Rawson who has a passion for American History.

Our Total Package Price includes:

3 Nights 4-Star Hotel in Boston.
- Partial list Boston Area: Freedom Trail, Lexington/Concord, John Adams Historical Home, the Mayflower replica, along with a visit to Plymouth Plantation’s Living History Museum, which will include dinner.
  Includes the flight from Boston to Philadelphia.
3 Nights 4-Star Hotel Philadelphia.
- Philadelphia historic sites, Valley Forge and where Washington crossed the Delaware – including the new Museum of the American Revolution, along with Fort McHenry.
1 Night 3-Star Hotel Gettysburg, Pennsylvania area.
3 Nights 4-Star Hotel Washington, D.C.
- Evening Washington Monuments tour, George Washington’s Mt. Vernon, Arlington Cemetery, plus free time to visit some of the museums on the National Mall.
1 Night 3-Star Hotel Charlottesville.
- Visit 2 of the President’s homes – James Madison & Thomas Jefferson. Buffet lunch at historic Michie Tavern.
2 Nights 4-Star Hotel Williamsburg.
- Yorktown the site of the final battle of the Revolutionary War.
Guided tour and time to explore and experience Colonial Williamsburg.
All tours, buses, guides and entrance fees.
Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.
Special Guest Educator: Glenn Rawson.
Fun For Less Tours Staff.
Headset receivers.

Package Price: $5,995*

**Per person cash discount price, based on double occupancy.
Does not include airfare and tips.

The following day-by-day itinerary is subject to change at any time.

Day 1: September 30: Boston
Today we will fly from our home to Boston. Upon arrival, we will transfer to our hotel. (Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.)

Day 2: October 1: Boston
Today we will do the Freedom Trail walking tour with numerous stops and end at the ship Constitution. The walking tour is done in two parts with a little free time in between. About 3 miles of walking total, with a morning session and an afternoon session. Starts at Faneuil Hall. The morning walking tour stops along the Freedom Trail. Then we will have a little free time at Faneuil Hall. Then we will continue the Freedom Trail. When the tour stops at the Constitution, it is on the waterfront where they can catch the passenger ferry back. Enjoy a tour of the Constitution ship before returning to the hotel.

Day 3: October 2: Boston
Today we visit Lexington/Concord – We will have a step-on guide for the Lexington/Concord tour for the half-day tour. Then in the afternoon we will visit the Mayflower ship replica, plus Plymouth Living History Village, followed by a dinner in the Plymouth Living History Village. Dinner at the village. Return to your Boston Hotel.

Day 4: October 3: Boston – Philadelphia
This morning we will visit two of John Adams’ homes, his boyhood home and his home after he became President. We then head to Boston airport for our afternoon flight to Philadelphia. Upon arrival in Philadelphia, we will transfer to our hotel.

Day 5: October 4: Philadelphia
Today we enjoy a Constitutional Walking tour – 1.25 miles in length around the historical national park area of Philadelphia with guides. Tour inside Independence Hall. In the afternoon, we will visit the National Constitution Center. Afternoon free time – If anyone wants to visit the Ben Franklin Museum, it is close by, but there will be an entrance fee to pay to visit this site. Overnight in Philadelphia.

Day 6: October 5: Philadelphia
We will have a bus tour to Valley Forge in the morning, and then in the afternoon visit Washington Crossing Historical Park. We will have step-on guides for Valley Forge. Then on to Washington Crossing, spending some time to visit the grounds. Overnight in Philadelphia.

Day 7: October 6: Washington DC
This morning we will have time to visit the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. We will then head to Ft. McHenry near Baltimore. This evening we plan on doing the Washington Monuments Tour after dinner. Overnight Washington, D.C.

Day 8: October 7: Washington, DC
Today we enjoy a visit to George Washington’s Mt. Vernon, plus Arlington Cemetery, plus Ford’s Theater. Overnight Washington, D.C.

Day 9: October 8: Washington, DC
Today is a free day to visit the Washington National Mall with all of the Museums. Most of the museums are free for walk-ins, but the National Archives, where the original Declaration of Independence is housed, will require a reservation for timed entry for a small fee. Overnight Washington, D.C.

Day 10: October 9: Washington, DC – Charlottesville
We will travel from Washington, D.C., down to Charlottesville, Virginia. We will do a visit to 2 President’s homes today, James Madison’s and Thomas Jefferson’s. Before touring Monticello at Jefferson’s home, we will stop at the historic Michie Tavern near Jefferson’s home. Overnight in Charlottesville.

Day 11: October 10: Charlottesville – Richmond
We travel from Charlottesville to Richmond. We will stop at Appomattox Court House National Historic Site, where Lee surrendered to Grant to end the Civil War. Then on to Richmond – about a 2-hour drive. Visit St. John’s Church, where Patrick Henry gave his famous “Give me Liberty or Give me Death speech. 2025 is the 250th anniversary of this event, one year before the Declaration of Independence was written and signed. Also, we will do a short tour of Richmond with a step-on guide. Richmond is a very historic town associated with colonial America as well as the Civil War. Overnight in Richmond.

Day 12: October 11: Richmond – Williamsburg
This morning we will travel to visit Jamestown, the site of America’s first permanent colony and Yorktown, the site of the final battle of the American Revolutionary War. We will have a step-on guide for the whole day. We will end the day at our hotel right next to Colonial Williamsburg so we can walk into Colonial Williamsburg the next day. Overnight in Williamsburg.

Day 13: October 12: Williamsburg
Everyone will have the entire day in the living history village of Williamsburg with its shops, restaurants, and historic buildings to tour and visit. We will start the day with a guided walking tour orientation from our hotel. Then for the rest of the day is free time to tour the various historic shops and buildings that make up Williamsburg. Overnight in Williamsburg.

Day 14: October 13: Home
Today we will travel back to Washington, D.C. to catch an early afternoon flight back home. The exact D.C. airport is TBA around 8 months prior to departure. (Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.)

American History Tour