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Trip Overview
Day 1, Saturday
After we arrive in Boston, we’ll travel by bus to Plymouth — America’s hometown. We’ll take an afternoon walking tour of the key sites of our Pilgrim forefathers. Then, we will enjoy some fine dining and shopping in Plymouth and finally retire to the Hotel 1620.
Day 2, Sunday
We will spend the day in Plymouth, which includes a trip to Plimoth Patuxet Plantation, a replica of the original Pilgrim colony. Then, we will visit Forefathers’ Monument, Mayflower II, Pilgrim Hall, and other sites. Finally, we will enjoy dining, shopping, and candlepin bowling.
Day 3, Monday
We’ll travel by bus to beautiful Cape Cod, visit Corn Hill and Pilgrim Springs, eat at the famous Lobster Pot, and shop in Provincetown. Then, we’ll visit the Mayflower Compact Relief, explore Pilgrim Monument, and walk along the ocean at Race Point Beach.
Day 4, Tuesday
We will transition from Plymouth to Boston. On the way, we will stop at the John F. Kennedy Library and Dorchester Heights. After lunch at Quincy Market, we will tour Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution. Finally, we will eat and shop in the Copley Square area.
Day 5, Wednesday
In the morning, we will travel to nearby Cambridge. There, we will visit the Longfellow House, Cambridge Common, and Harvard.
In the afternoon, we will tour Boston Gardens and Boston Commons, take in the incredible Holocaust Memorial, and go to Fenway Park to watch the Red Sox.
Day 6, Thursday
In the morning, we will travel to Lexington and Concord, to see where the Minutemen fired "the shot heard 'round the world!" After lunch, we will visit the Tea Party Museum. Later that evening, we will tour the North End and dine in the famous Italian District, with its amazing pastries!
Day 7, Friday
In the morning, we will follow the Freedom Trail, visiting some of the most famous spots in Boston. We will end our trip with a wonderful lunch at the Union Oyster House, the View Boston experience at Prudential Tower, and an orchestral performance at the Boston Pops.
What a way to end a tour!
Day 8, Saturday
We return to OKC to share with others!
Note: Sites and events may not be exact, as schedules often change.
Two things are for sure -- you will rediscover what God has done in our history, and you will have fun!
Trip Guides
Mr. Aaron Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson came to CHA in 1994 and teaches juniors and seniors America’s Christian History and Government. He is the Dean of History and one of the school’s Master Teachers. Mr. Ferguson is also the author of The Liberty Pyramid: The Founders' Framework and Worldview Matters.
Contact Mr. Ferguson
aferguson@cha.org
Mr. Josh Bullard
Mr. Bullard has been CHA’s Headmaster since 2007, after taking over for his father, Mr. Ralph Bullard. He is also a graduate from the school’s third senior class and one of CHA’s Master Teachers. He regularly teaches on the Sixth-Grade Government Trip and is passionate about training parents.
Contact Mr. Bullard
jbullard@cha.org
Mrs. Ashley Tyler
Mrs. Tyler (pictured with Mr. Holmes) is both a CHA parent and a valuable staff member. Not only is she the secretary for our Secondary Headmaster, Mr. Troop Bullard, she has also been on the ACH Tour and takes care of trip details (i.e. tickets, reservations, hotels, buses, and more). She is always ready to help.
Contact Mrs. Tyler
atyler@cha.org
In Memory of David Holmes
Mr. Holmes served at CHA for 50 years (1973-2023), first as a science teacher, then as Secondary Headmaster, and finally as the School Ambassador. He helped develop the ACH Tour and personally led more than 45 trips.
Mr. Holmes was often asked, "Don't you get tired of going to Plymouth and Boston?" He would always reply, "How could I ever get tired of sharing what God has done for us?"
He was also famous for saying, "It's not about the Pilgrims, or even America. It's about the gospel."
It's a Trip of a Lifetime! Don't Miss It!
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