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Here's what people are saying about our war history adventures...
“Another fabulous Road Scholar program! This three-night excursion was perfect for a Charlottesville getaway focused on the relationships among three of the founding fathers. The talks from scholars and a living history interpreter were richly informative, providing a context with which to more deeply appreciate site visits to the following: Jefferson’s ‘Academical Village’ at the modern day University of Virginia; Monticello; Montpelier; and Ashlawn Highland.”
— LuAnn from Herndon, VA
“This was our first Road Scholar experience and we thoroughly enjoyed it. It was exciting for me to see many of the locations I’d read about. If you’re at all interested in early Revolutionary War history, I highly recommend this program.”
— Mark from Gilbert, AZ
Exploring the Revolutionary War
Unique educational adventures for ages 50+
With authors and historians, follow our Founding Fathers through the old colonies. Journey from Boston to New York, Philadelphia to Valley Forge, across the Delaware to Trenton where American troops savored their first victory, or explore legacies of three of our most iconic early American presidents in Charlottesville, Virginia. Stand where the leaders made their calls, see what they saw, and weigh the impact of the Revolutionary War.
Each adventure includes:
- All lodgings & most meals
- Expert-led lectures & field trips
- Hands-on experiences & performances
- All gratuities
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
Favorite Experiences exploring the Revolutionary War:
- Visit the historic homes of these American patriarchs — Jefferson’s Monticello, Monroe’s Ash Lawn-Highland and Madison’s Montpelier.
- Explore with experts the Boston Massacre site, the Granary Burying Ground, the Old South Meeting House and the Old State House.
- In New York, enjoy expert-led discoveries of the City’s lesser-known historic sites such as the Morris Mansion, Brooklyn’s Old Stone House and more.
A university of the world, Not-for-Profit Road Scholar has been leading global educational adventures for adults for nearly 50 years.
Our programs are all-inclusive educational adventures, not superficial tours. When you explore with us, you’ll have a deep, thought-provoking experience delivered by faculty experts on site.