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Gen. Robert E. Lee
at Fredricksburg
More About Ed Bearss:
A former Marine and chief historian emeritus at the National Park Service, Ed Bearss has shared his vast knowledge of the Civil War for years. Curious history fans and devotees have all joined Bearss on at least one of his many battlefield tours, knowing that a tour guided by him would be unlike any other. Learn more about America's military history by attending a study tour led by Ed Bearss, who some consider a national treasure.
Watch Ed Bearss as he gives a tour of the Civil War in northern Virgina.
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We invite you to step back in time and immerse yourself in American history with renowned historian Ed Bearss. Join one of the many study tours that will take you to several historic locations from the War of 1812 and the Civil War.
New Tours: Travel back to September 1777 with Ed Bearss. You will learn about the Philadelphia Campaign and the subsequent winter at Valley Forge by visiting the sites of the Battle of the Clouds and Paoli Massacre.
Explore Fredricksburg, VA. Learn how the town played a major role early on in the Civil War and visit important historical sites, such as Chatham and Prospect Hill. Three other counties in Virginia are the subject of another study tour led by Bearss; discover how Alexandria, Fairfax, and Prince William counties were involved in the deadliest war in American history.
Limited Availability Remaining: Trace the steps of the British army as they marched towards Washington during the War of 1812 by joining the War of 1812 Bladensburg and Washington tour. Continue the experience by visiting Baltimore and Fort McHenry, where the British began their attacks after withdrawing from Washington in 1812.
Not a Resident Associate member? Join today and you can receive significant discounts on classes—typically 20% or more. Learn more>>
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War of 1812:
Bladensburg and Washington
Sat., Dec. 3 at 8 AM
All-Day Tour
Historian Ed Bearss leads a tour of some of the key sites in the War of 1812. Participants visit Bladensburg and trace the British army’s route into Washington, with stops at the Capitol and Lafayette Park.
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War of 1812:
Baltimore and Fort McHenry
Sat., Dec. 10 at 8 AM
All-Day Tour
Historian Ed Bearss leads a tour of some of the key sites in the War of 1812. Participants visit Ft. McHenry, Federal Hill, Hempstead Hill, and Fort Howard among other sites as they gain a better understanding of British movements and U.S.-British conflicts during the war. Buy tickets>>
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Paoli and Valley Forge
Sun., Jan. 8 at 7 AM
All-Day Tour
Join historian Ed Bearss on a trip focused on the Revolutionary War Philadelphia Campaign and the subsequent winter at Valley Forge where Washington rested and rebuilt his battle-weary army. Visit the sites of the Battle of the Clouds and Paoli Massacre as well as Valley Forge National Historical Park. Buy tickets>>
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Fredricksburg in the Civil War
Sun., Jan. 29 at 8 AM
All-Day Tour
Fredericksburg, Virginia, was the site of a devastating battle, followed by three years of brutal activity in the surrounding area. Civil War historian Ed Bearss leads this tour to explore Fredericksburg’s dramatic past and its role in the Civil War. Buy tickets>>
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The Civil War in Alexandria, Fairfax, and Prince William Counties
Sat., Feb. 4 at 8 AM
All-Day Tour
Begin tracing the history of the Civil War with a drive through Alexandria and Falls Church. Lunch is in Manassas, followed by stops at sites pertinent to the Battle of First Manassas. Then, view Signal Hill and the sites of the Confederate river batteries at Freestone and Cockpit Points. Buy tickets>>
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