2021 American Civil War Battlefield Tour

The United States at War 1861-1865,
Philadelphia to Charleston

At a glance     
June 4-20, 2021 • 17 Days 
Philadelphia • DC • Virginia • North Carolina • South Carolina

Overnight destinations      
Philadelphia • Gettysburg • Washington DC (Alexandria) • Fredericksburg • Richmond • Petersburg • Lynchburg • Raleigh • Columbia • Charleston​

Highlights     
Independence Hall & The Liberty Bell • Battlefields of Gettysburg, Manassas, Wilderness, Fredericksburg, Antietam, Chancellorsville and more • Arlington National Cemetery • Ford Theatre • Boone Hall Plantation • Appomattox Court House • Underground Railroad Museum • Fort Sumter • ​scroll down to see complete details

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For four long years the United States virtually tore itself apart. Family fought family, brother fought brother and sons fought fathers who fought sons. When the war finally ended in 1865 over 3/4 of a million Americans lay dead ... more in this one conflict than in all of America’s other wars combined. 

Join us as we visit the historic sites and battlefields of The American Civil War ... from Philadelphia through Washington and down the eastern seaboard to Charleston and Fort Sumter. Visit the Virginia farmhouse where ‘Stonewall’ Jackson died. Experience the Confederate south that Sherman razed in his ‘march to the sea’. Stand on the same ground at Gettysburg where the failed ‘Picket’s charge’ led to the eventual defeat of the slave-holding rebellious south. And visit the famous Ford Theatre where a great President, Abraham Lincoln, was cut down by an assassin’s bullet.
 
Our inaugural American Civil War Tour hits the road in the spring of 2021. Sign up now to reserve your limited seats as Liberation Tours takes you on another trip of a lifetime! ​Scroll down to see the detailed itinerary.

ITINERARY

Day 1
Friday June 4
Arrive in Philadelphia, PA, for a Welcome Reception & Dinner in the heart of the city. You will make some new friends as you enjoy a glass of wine and listen to the introductory historical briefing which sets the stage for our amazing journey.

​Overnight Philadelphia - hotel tba. [D]

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Day 2
Saturday June 5
Today we set the stage for our two-week adventure, beginning with historical sites in the birthplace of the United States of America. We visit Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, along with a visit to the National Constitution Centre.

Following lunch we take a guided tour of the Underground Railroad Museum at Belmont Mansion. 

Overnight Philadelphia - hotel tba. [B,L]

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Day 3
Sunday June 6
The second Confederate invasion of the Union north will lead to one of the bloodiest battles of the war, which we explore today at Gettysburg. In mid-summer 1863, the town and surrounding countryside would be the scene of heavy fighting, leaving over 50,000 casualties. Forever immortalized would be names like Little Round Top, The Wheatfield and Picket’s Charge. Gettysburg is a highlight for any Civil War enthusiast.

Overnight Gettysburg - hotel tba. [B,L]

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Day 4
Monday June 7
We set out for a morning guided tour of Antietam. In the fall of 1862, after one and a half years of war, Confederate troops for the first time set foot on Union soil. It is a bold gamble and will lead to some of the most vicious fighting of The Civil War. With over 22,500 casualties, September 17th of 1862 remains the bloodiest day in American history. Although the battle was a narrow Union victory it was enough to give Lincoln the confidence to announce his Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that more than 3.5 million slaves in the Confederate south were free.

Overnight Alexandria - hotel tba. [B,L]

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Day 5
Tuesday June 8
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​Overnight Alexandria - hotel tba. [B,L]

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Day 6
Wednesday June 9
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​Overnight Alexandria - hotel tba. [B,L]

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Day 7
Thursday June 10
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​Overnight Fredericksburg - hotel tba. [B,L]

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Day 8
Friday June 11
On this day we explore the battlefields of Chancellorsville, Virginia. It was here in April 1863, following their successful defense of Fredericksburg, that the Confederacy watches as the new Union Commander, General “Fightin’ John Hooker, launches a new assault and drives 130,000 men south across the Rappahannock River to take the Confederate capital of Richmond.

With only 60,000 soldiers in his command, Lee has a tough choice - stand, or flee. He does neither. Instead he attacks, and brings about the most brilliant tactical victory of his career.​

Overnight Richmond - hotel tba. [B,L]

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Day 9
Saturday June 12
This morning we explore the Battle of Hampton Roads – the most important naval battle of The Civil War and the first meeting in history of ironclad warships. Although the battle ended indecisively with the northern naval blockade remaining in place it received worldwide attention - and a change in warship design.

Our visit to The Monitor Centre in Newport News takes us back to the beginning of a new age of naval warfare. A must see for historians of all stripes.

Overnight Richmond - hotel tba. [B,L]

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Day 10
Sunday June 13
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Overnight Petersburg - hotel tba. [B,L]

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Day 11
Monday June 14
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​Overnight Lynchburg - hotel tba. [B,L]

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Day 12
Tuesday June 15
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Overnight Raleigh - hotel tba. [B,L]

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Day 13
Wednesday June 16
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​Overnight Columbia - hotel tba. [B,L]

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Day 14
Thursday June 17
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​Overnight Charleston - hotel tba. [B,L]

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Day 15
Friday June 18
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​Overnight Charleston - hotel tba. [B,L,D]

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Day 16
Saturday June 19
Today you will enjoy a full free day in Charleston. Originally named Charles Town, after King Charles ll of England, Charleston played a major role in the slave trade with historians estimating that nearly half of all Africans brought to America arrived here. With a population of just over eight hundred thousand Charleston is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the southern Atlantic coast.

Historically one of America’s richest cities, with street after street of old colonial homes, Charleston is home to Fort Sumter - the capture of which kicked off The American Civil War.

Overnight Charleston - hotel tba. [B]

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Day 17
Sunday June 20
Departure for return home, except for those who may be choosing to extend their journey. [B]

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Brochure Coming Soon!

Note:  Minor changes to the itinerary are possible prior to the spring of 2021.
Clients should keep in mind that minor variances are always possible during the actual tour
​based on the need to adapt to circumstances we encounter during our travels.

PRICING
COMING SOON!

PRICING INCLUDES:

• Sixteen nights accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities
• Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and facilities 
• Buffet breakfast (cold and/or hot) at the hotel each morning, plus select lunches/dinners as outlined in the itinerary
• All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling (one bag per person) are included
• Gratuities to Coach Driver, On-Board Agent and Local Guides are included! ... these costs are extra on most other tours and can add up to $150 CAD or more per person at the end of your trip, requiring an awkward search for a bank machine in the final days of your vacation ... we eliminate this. Be sure to compare!
  
  

PRICING EXCLUDES:

• Airfare
• Meals other than stated on the itinerary
• Travel / Cancellation / Medical Insurance, Passport & related fees
• Any optional excursion not specifically stated
• Items of a personal nature
  
  

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Hotels will be pre-booked but are subject to change
• This tour requires a minimum of 20 passengers to operate
• Non-refundable deposit of $500 per person due upon booking
• Balance of payment due on or before the booking deadline: Monday March 1, 2021
• Download and read our Terms & Conditions ​prior to making your booking

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