The Roots and History of American Liberty
Hillsdale College
In a letter to James Madison in March of 1788, George Washington observed, “Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.” Study the American Founding and its effect on the course of American liberty for more than two hundred years.
Travel to: Gettysburg, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C.
Trip Highlights: Gettysburg Battlefield, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Christ Church, Fort McHenry, U.S. Capitol, National Mall, National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Monticello, National Archives, Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Mount Vernon
Cost
$2,695
Program costs include housing and all meals on the Hillsdale campus, land travel via private bus, housing in quality hotels, breakfast and dinner each day (plus lunches while in Hillsdale), all site entry fees, tuition fees for three undergraduate Hillsdale College credits, and transfers to and from the airport where needed.
Thanks to the support of generous donors, scholarship support to cover a portion of trip costs is available to outstanding applicants. Early application is encouraged, with scholarships being awarded as funds are available. No additional paperwork other than a completed application for admission is required.