TRAILS EXPEDITIONS
TRAILS EXPEDITIONS
Colonial Williamsburg Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute
In 1776, the Declaration of Independence announced the separation of the thirteen North American colonies from Great Britain and stoked the fires of revolution. How did thirteen distinct colonies come together to form one nation? What are the values and tensions at the heart of the founding of the United States? And after 250 years, how are we still impacted by local stories of revolution, like those in Williamsburg? Participants will dive into these questions through the power of place at Colonial Williamsburg – examining the ideas central to the American Revolution and how these ideas continue to shape our nation today. Offering immersive site-based learning, hands-on activities, primary source analysis, and classroom strategies, this program will help teachers make history relevant and engaging for their students.
Elementary and secondary educators will follow tailored tracks designed to meet their specific classroom needs.
TRAILS Teachers may apply to attend this teacher institute as a component of the TRAILS Program.
Spaces are limited. Application opening January 2028.
Gilder Lehrman Gettysburg Teacher Symposium
Join Gilder Lehrman and three hundred fellow educators at Gettysburg College for this four-day program. You will study one topic in depth with a world-renowned scholar and be able to attend optional events such as book talks, networking sessions, trivia night, and battlefield tours.
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Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Dates: Sunday, July 11 to Thursday, July 15, 2027
TRAILS Teachers may apply to attend this teacher symposium as a component of the TRAILS Program.
Space are limited. Application opening soon.
Get out of the classroom and into history with Wilderness Education Project Summer Field Trips for Teachers! These optional, place-based learning adventures give educators the opportunity to explore historic sites, discover new stories, connect with fellow teachers, and experience history in ways that can inspire classroom learning.
Where will we go in 2027? We’re still planning! Watch the TRAILS website, newsletter, and program announcements as this year’s destinations and registration information are revealed.
New places. New stories. New adventures. Stay tuned to see where WEP takes us next!