APPOMATTOX Follow in the footsteps of history in the
parlor of the McLean House in Appomattox Court House, where the healing of a nation began with the meeting of Lee and Grant
RICHMOND
Take an in-depth look at the Virginia State Capitol, the Confederate White House, the Museum of the Confederacy and the American Civil War Center at Tredegar
PETERSBURG
Get a close-up view of the life of a Civil War combatant with an interactive experience at Pamplin Historical Park and the Museum of the Civil War Soldier
9. RICHMOND, HEART OF THE CONFEDERACY An in-depth view of the war from various perspectives awaits in Richmond, once the Confederate capital. Hear the story of Robert E. Lee’s divided loyalties on a guided visit to the Rotunda of the Virginia State Capitol, where Lee accepted command of the Army of Northern Virginia, and stand in the space shared by the Virginia legislature and the Confederate government during the war. Examine the life of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in his wartime home, the White House of the Confederacy; step back to the time he resided here with his family on a guided visit, and take a self-guided tour of the Museum of the Confederacy. After lunch, experience Union, Confederate and African American viewpoints at the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar and the Tredegar Iron Works, the Confederacy’s industrial heart. In another Tauck Exclusive, meet with a local historian who shares insights about the unique role of the Tredegar works, along with little-known facts about “industrial slavery.” Meals B
10. BECOME PART OF HISTORY AT PETERSBURG Explore the siege of Petersburg on a tour of Petersburg National Battlefield, where you’ll view re-creations of troop bunkers and officers’ quarters, and relive the drama of battle with the iconic story of The Crater. Then enjoy a unique glimpse of what life was really like in the field with a powerful interactive experience at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier – where you’ll assume the identity of an actual Union or Confederate soldier, listen to his own words and stories through your headset, and learn his ultimate destiny during the war. You’ll also see Civil War reenactors depicting camp life, musket firings and other period demonstrations. Tonight, enjoy a farewell reception and dinner at your stately Richmond hotel featuring a final farewell vignette by Ken Burns. Meals BLD
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11. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Richmond. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Jefferson Hotel to Richmond Int’l Airport; one-time transfers are provided to Washington’s Reagan Nat’l Airport or Dulles Int’l Airport. Allow two hours for check-in. Meals B
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PRICE PER PERSON Single $4840
Triple $3620 (double with rollaway)
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