Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:feldbush@hsmichigan.org> feldbush@hsmichigan.org For Immediate Release HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN OFFERS "FOUNDING OF AMERICA" TOUR Lansing, Mich.-The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) announces its newest Michiganders on the Road motor coach adventure-the Founding of America Tour. The 9-day, 8-night tour includes stops at Washington, D.C.; Colonial Williamsburg, Monticello, Montpelier, and the Gettysburg Battlefield. The Founding of America Tour takes place May 3-11, 2018, and departs from the HSM offices in Lansing, Michigan, with two pickup stops in Ann Arbor and Toledo. A detailed itinerary is attached to this e-mail. It can also be downloaded from HSM's website: <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/founding-america-to ur/> hsmichigan.org. Reservations can be made by mail, going online, or by calling (800) 692-1828. Founding of America motor coach tour participants will have the chance to discover how the United States originated and how it was sustained. Tour highlights include a guided tour of our nation's capital; exploring George Washington's Mt. Vernon; in-depth visits to Historic Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg; the opportunity to experience Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, and Montpelier, the home of James Madison; and a tour of America's most hallowed ground-the Gettysburg Battlefield-which will have a special emphasis on the participation of Michigan regiments. The tour fee is $1,995 per person and includes motor coach transportation; all lodging; all dinners and breakfasts; and all admission fees, taxes, and gratuities. Historical Society of Michigan membership is required; memberships start at $25. Price is based on double occupancy. The registration deadline is March 22, 2018. The Michiganders on the Road motor coach tour program was developed by HSM to allow participants to experience the culture and heritage of all 50 states. The excursions are not "cookie cutter" tours. Each and every tour is planned, executed and guided by Robert Myers, HSM's assistant director for education programs and events. When planning the adventures, Myers keeps in mind what history enthusiasts look for in their road trips so that the experience meets expectations. The Historical Society of Michigan is the state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. # # # This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.