
Hands-On Learning in Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg is one of the most immersive, experiential dives into history available anywhere. This city was once the thriving capital of Virginia, when the American dream of freedom and independence was taking shape. From 1699 to 1780, Williamsburg was...
The History Behind Shear Madness
Written by producers of Shear Madness: Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan. As the co creator and producer of Shear Madness, the interactive comedy whodunit, my partner Bruce Jordan and I have a lot to thank the student travel industry for and thought you might be...
History Comes to Life in Charlottesville & Albemarle County, Virginia
History comes to life in Charlottesville & Albemarle County, Virginia! Home to three of the nation’s Founding Fathers, the region is steeped in a rich history that tells the complicated stories of these influential presidents. Visit Monticello, Thomas...
Denver and Houston Aquariums Offer Wildly Educating Meet-and-Greets
Aspen may be slow, but he’s far from lazy. Between long naps and leisure feedings, the 12-year-old Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth has a very important job: advocating for the protection of his species. He’s one of several “ambassador” animals at Downtown Aquarium...