Pricing | Highlights | Speakers | Schedule | Accommodations
About the Event
ourney to Philadelphia — the Cradle of Liberty — site of the Continental Congress and signing of America’s Declaration of Independence. Follow General Washington from his loss at Brandywine and harsh winter at Valley Forge to his Delaware crossing and surprising victory at Princeton. Learn about the Constitutional Convention, the War for Independence, the Great Awakening and much more!
George Washington
Valley Forge
Crossing the Delaware
Carpenters’ Hall
Liberty Bell
Historic City Tavern
N.C. Wyeth Gallery
Independence Hall
Jonathan Edwards
Benjamin Franklin
John Witherspoon
Samuel Davies
Historian Bill Potter
Historian Dan Ford
Our family has traveled extensively and this was our first faith-based tour. There is something patently different about traveling with a group of believers and learning about the sights from a Christian perspective. It was an extraordinary trip that deepened our faith and bonded our family.” —Kerry N.
Included in This Tour
- Opening night Meet & Greet – Monday, October 14
- All venue admissions and guides throughout the tour
- Transportation on top-of-the-line motor coach
- Teaching from 2 professional historians/churchmen: Bill Potter & Dan Ford
- Lunch provided Thursday
- Farewell Banquet at Historic City Tavern, Friday, October 18.
- $104 room rate at Hampton Inn Valley Forge
- Rich fellowship with other brothers and sisters in Christ
Cancellation Policy
- Our cancellation policy is simple and reasonable, not punitive. You only pay loss suffered by Landmark Events because of your cancellation, no penalty or “service charges”. If the tour is not fully booked at the time you cancel, we will refund your full registration less any nonrefundable payments we made to hotels, coaches, etc. on your behalf. We will gladly issue full refunds for spaces that are re-booked, regardless of the time of cancellation.
- Depending on the tour, you may want to consider travel insurance which can cover losses due to illness, flight cancellations and lost luggage. InsureMyTrip is a good place to start when researching travel insurance.
Ticket Pricing Information
Adults (17+):
Youth (5-16):
Child:FREE**Prices above reflect 10% Early Bird discount, good through August 5.
** Applies to children 4 and under who ride in a lap and share meals.
Tour Highlights
Uncover the Providential Roots of Christianity and Liberty in Our Nation
Journey with us October 14-18 to Philadelphia — the Cradle of Liberty — where the first Continental Congress convened and patriot leaders later signed America’s Declaration of Independence.
Continental Congress
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Follow General George Washington through some of his most difficult and daring days of service — from his loss at Brandywine and his long winter at Valley Forge to his famous crossing of the Delaware and his surprising victory at Princeton.
George Washington
Crossing the Delaware
Walk the halls of the College of New Jersey where Presbyterian pastor John Witherspoon trained one-fifth of the members of the Constitutional Convention, and visit the nearby graveyard where such godly luminaries as Jonathan and Sarah Edwards, Samuel Davies, and Ashbel Green are laid to rest.
John Witherspoon
College of New Jersey (Princeton University)
Learn about the Constitutional Convention, the War for Independence, the Great Awakening, and much more!
Jonathan Edwards
Constitutional Convention
Event Speakers
Historian Bill Potter
An experienced historian and avid bibliophile, Bill Potter combines a lifelong study of American history with an uncommon ability to captivate audiences of all ages as he traces the providential acts of God throughout the ages. Mr. Potter has taught history in high schools and colleges, has led many tours of American and European historical sites and brings to each event a wealth of experience and knowledge. An experienced researcher and writer, Mr. Potter possesses a practical knowledge of antiquarian books, documents, and artifacts and has published several short books and has penned many articles and book reviews for publication. Bill has earned a well-deserved reputation as a man gifted in communicating the story of God’s providential hand in American history. As a father of eight children, he appreciates the necessity of passing on to the succeeding generations the richness of both our regional and national history. He and his wife, Leslie, reside in Virginia.
Dan Ford
Dan Ford has been an avid collector of artifacts and historic documents for nearly two decades. As a researcher and historian, he has compiled an archive of original source materials by which to verify contemporary accounts of the lives of our forebears. These artifacts range from more ancient cuneiform tablets, scrolls, and pottery, to less ancient pamphlets, maps, broadsheets, books, private letters, and public documents. He has been a group teacher and conference speaker on the subjects of Christian English and American history for the past ten years. His single goal in each presentation has been to explain and document, by way of facts and artifacts, the abundant evidence of our godly cultural inheritance. With twenty-five years in the field of graphic illustration, he is well-known for his illustrated work In the Name of God, Amen. Dan and his wife Theresa reside in St. Louis, Missouri.
Event Schedule
Monday, October 14
| 8:00pm | Meet & Greet at Hampton Inn King of Prussia / Valley Forge Hotel |
Tuesday, October 15
| Philadelphia Walking Tour | |
| Christ Church and Cemetery | |
| Quaker Meeting House | |
| Carpenters’ Hall |
Wednesday, October 16
| Philadelphia Walking Tour | |
| Liberty Bell | |
| Independence Hall | |
| Original Supreme Court Building | |
| Second Bank of the United States | |
| Franklin’s Court |
Thursday, October 17
| Brandywine Museum | |
| Brandywine Battlefield | |
| Lunch Provided | |
| Valley Forge Battlefield and Museum |
Friday, October 18
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| Tour of Key Princeton Sites and Cemetery | ||
| Washington’s crossing site | ||
| Closing Dinner at Historic City Tavern |
Accommodations
We selected the Hampton Inn King of Prussia / Valley Forge (530 W Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia,) for our headquarters and to host our evening fellowship sessions. Rooms with two queen beds or one king bed are available at the group rate of $104 per night, plus tax. Hot breakfast, WiFi and parking are included in the room rate.
Secure your room online here, or by calling (610) 962-8111 and requesting the Landmark Events rate.
You are under no obligation to stay at the Hampton and there are many lodging options in Philadelphia, with a wide variety of rates and amenities. We find Trip Advisor to be helpful when scouting properties, and VRBO is an excellent resource for families seeking furnished houses or apartments in the area. Keep in mind the coach will depart from the Hampton each day.
Reserve your room(s) today by calling (610) 962-8111 and reference Landmark Events – or book directly online via the link below:
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