In October 2024, our school group from Alabama traveled to Boston for an unforgettable educational field experience that truly brought American history to life. From the moment we landed, it was clear this trip would be something special. 

Day 1 began with meeting our tour guide, Bob, at the airport. A Boston local with an incredible sense of humor, Bob immediately made us feel like part of the city’s culture. We headed straight to Salem, where we toured the House of the Seven Gables and the Witch Dungeon Museum. Dinner at Witchside Tavern was followed by a walking ghost tour, which was the perfect way to end our first evening. With beautiful fall weather and excited students, the night couldn’t have been better. We checked into our hotel later that evening and were pleased to find it beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. 

Day 2 started with a delicious catered breakfast buffet at the hotel, offering plenty of options for everyone. We then headed into Boston to visit the Boston Tea Party Museum, where throwing tea into the harbor and shouting “Huzzah!” was my favorite part of the entire trip. Next, we walked the Freedom Trail, visited Quincy Market for lunch, toured the Paul Revere House, admired the stunning Old North Church, and climbed the Bunker Hill Monument. The evening included shopping and dinner around Quincy Market, ending with a fun group meal at Margaritaville. It was a busy but exciting day packed with meaningful learning. 

Day 3 took us to Lexington and Concord, where the fall foliage created a breathtaking backdrop for learning about the start of the American Revolution. Afterward, Bob surprised us with a stop in his favorite part of Boston—Little Italy. We explored the charming neighborhood, enjoyed authentic Italian food, and finished with dessert at the famous Mike’s Pastry and Caffe Vittoria. We walked off lunch while touring Beacon Hill, admiring the beautiful homes and festive decorations, then visited Boston Common, Public Garden, and the iconic Cheers bar. Dinner at Fire and Ice offered a unique and memorable dining experience, and the night ended perfectly with a sunset view from the Boston Observatory. 

Day 4 began with one final breakfast—complete with all the bacon we could eat—before heading to Plymouth. We visited Plymouth Rock, explored Plimoth Museums, including the Grist Mill, Mayflower II, and the Plimoth Patuxet Museum. Students loved touring the living-history 17th-century English village, visiting the homes, exploring the gardens, and even trying on pilgrim clothing. After lunch, we headed back to the airport, sad to say goodbye to Bob and our wonderful bus driver, who felt like family by the end of the trip. 

Our Boston field experience was the perfect capstone to our lessons on American History and the American Revolution. Travel truly is one of the best ways to learn, and we are so thankful to School Tours of America for creating such an incredible and smoothly run experience. We can’t wait for our next adventure.