Each week at National History Academy will address a major historical period and significant theme directly related to the AP History themes students are learning in school. For example, a week on the Civil War might feature a classroom orientation by a master teacher about the causes, conduct and consequences of the war; guest lectures by noted scholars; a tour of Gettysburg led by an expert battlefield guide; readings in primary and secondary sources; films, music and dramatic performances; and individual and group projects. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in the discipline of history. Through written assignments, oral presentations, and first-hand activities, you will explore history is in a way that is possible only in this rich historical landscape.
You will be traveling roughly three days per week to historical sites. The start times will vary based on the daily itinerary, but a typical travel day might look like this:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30am | Breakfast |
| 8:15am | Coach departure from Foxcroft |
| 9:15am | Arrival at historic site |
| 9:15am-11:45am | Lesson & tour |
| 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm | Additional activities or additional sites |
| 3:30pm | Depart site for Foxcroft |
| 4:30pm | Arrive back at Foxcroft |
| 4:30pm-5:30pm | Free time (relax, enjoy the pool, rest) |
| 5:30pm | Dinner |
| 7:00pm-10:30pm | Free time or collaborative projects |
| 10:30pm | Lights out |
We also typically have three classroom days per week. You will engage in rich discussions around significant historical themes each week.
Week 1 – James Madison and the Making of the Constitution
Week 1 Travel Highlights
Washington, D.C.
- US Capitol Building
- National Mall
- National Archives
- Smithsonian National Museum of American History
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Week 2 – A Nation Divided: Lincoln and the Challenge of Secession
Week 2 Travel Highlights
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
- Storer College
- Appalachian Trail
- C&O Canal
Antietam National Battlefield
Washington, D.C.
- President Lincoln’s Cottage
- Ford’s Theater
Gettysburg National Military Park
- Seminary Ridge Museum
- Eisenhower National Historical Site
Week 3 – Women’s Rights and the Fight Over the ERA
Week 3 Travel Highlights
Washington, D.C.
- The White House
- Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
- Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument
- National Portrait Gallery
- Library of Congress
James Monroe’s Oak Hill
Aldie Mill
Virginia Triangle
- Historic St. John’s Church
- Historic Jamestowne
- Colonial Williamsburg
- Nat Turner’s Rebellion
Week 4 – Martin Luther King and the Struggle for Black Voting Rights
Week 4 Travel Highlights
Washington, D.C.
- Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
University of Virginia
Michie Tavern
*This schedule is subject to change without notice.
