As the spring season begins, that means that summer is just around the corner! I am deep into the planning stages of my journey and have nailed down a list of stops. I decided to focus more on the middle and southern colonial regions. Since our fifth grade trip to Boston leaves no stone unturned in New England, it made sense to explore the other colonial regions and deepen my knowledge of history there.

Below is a preliminary list of stops on my journey:

St. Augustine, FL – The first permanent European settlement in North America.
Savannah, GA – First major city in the 13th English Colony of Georgia.
Charleston, SC – One of the busiest ports and bustling city in the colonial south.
Walterboro Slave Museum in South Carolina – Devoted to preserving the history of the first Americans of African descent.
Colonial Williamsburg – The world’s largest “living museum” devoted to capturing daily life in a Colonial American town.
Jamestown, VA – The first English colony and beginning of representative government in America.
Mt. Vernon – Home of George and Martha Washington
African American Museum in Washington, DC – A celebration of the cultural contributions of African Americans on American history.
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia’s Historic District is home to many historic sites such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

Not only will this travel experience provide professional enrichment for me, it is also the first plane ride and cross country journey for my two children, Sean (age 3) and Gigi (age 2). As we plan the rest of the trip, I’m also going to gather tips and tricks for traveling with toddlers! (Let me know if you have any advice!)

I’ll be sure to update this blog as planning is finalized. Thank you for visiting!