Walking in Grandma’s Path at Ellis Island

Walking in Grandma’s Path at Ellis Island

You never know what connections across time and culture will be forged through student travel. Late 2022, the South Dakota State University’s Pride of the Dakota’s Marching Band went to New York City with the help of Bob Rogers Travel. There, one student came...
Dig Through History at Josiah Henson Museum and Park

Dig Through History at Josiah Henson Museum and Park

In North Bethesda, Maryland is the former plantation property where Josiah Henson, the inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin, was enslaved. Josiah Henson Museum and Park shows the land of the historic Riley/Bolten House where Henson...
Opening Eyes to Opportunities: Christine Lalande

Opening Eyes to Opportunities: Christine Lalande

Teaching for 25 years and traveling whenever her program can afford to, Christine Lalande of Ottawa’s Sir Robert Borden High School is excited to get back on the road and head to Toronto. While the school isn’t able to travel each year due to funding, Lalande has made...
Historical Significance? It’s a SHORE Thing

Historical Significance? It’s a SHORE Thing

Sandusky, Ohio, boasts significant ties to the Underground Railroad movement, offering compelling opportunities for student groups exploring Shores & Islands Ohio to delve into its rich historical legacy. During the mid-19th century, Sandusky emerged as a pivotal...