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California State History School Trip

Learn about California State History on a school trip with your students. With your course leader, visit the state capital in Sacramento. Maybe even talk to your state representative! Visit the state Vietnam War Memorial. Visit Sutter's Fort and Old Sacramento. Next, pretend you're a miner in gold country, or a settler in San Francisco!
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California

2 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Panning for Gold at Sutter's Fort
  • Nimbus Fish Hatchery
  • Pier 39
  • California State Railroad Museum
  • HIstoric Cable Car

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Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Welcome to Sacramento!
Arrive in Sacramento

Meet your WorldStrides course leader and prepare to see California state history come to life!

California State Capitol Building

See your state legislature in action. You may get the opportunity to meet with state representatives.

California Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Pay tribute at the $2.5 million memorial, designed by a Vietnam veteran and dedicated in 1988.

Lunch

Sutter’s Fort

Relive the Gold Rush and understand its effects on the United States and the world at the fort built by Swiss immigrant John Sutter more than 150 years ago.

Authentic Wagon Ride in Old Sacramento

Ride along the cobblestone streets as they did in Old Sacramento during the 1800s.

Old Schoolhouse Museum

Appreciate the differences between your class and the classes of pioneer children after participating in an 1850s-style schoolhouse lesson.

California State Railroad Museum

Understand the economic, political, social, and ecological transformations caused by the Transcontinental Railroad.

Dinner and Hotel check-in

Day 2 : Choose Option 1: GOLD COUNTRY or Option 2: SAN FRANCISCO
OPTION ONE: GOLD COUNTRY

Breakfast and Hotel check-out

Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Discover the importance of conservation through the story of salmon and steelhead fish migrations, and discuss how humans are helping with conservation efforts.

Olde Coloma Theatre

Participate in a Gold Rush melodrama while learning historical and life lessons.

Lunch

Marshall Gold Discovery Park

See the original spot where gold was discovered. Interact with interpreters to fully understand the significance of the discovery.

Gold Rush Activity

Make a trade bead necklace to take home as a souvenir.

Pan for Gold in the American River

Dinner in Sacramento

Depart Sacramento for Home

OPTION TWO: SAN FRANCISCO

Breakfast and Hotel check-out

Travel to San Francisco and Take the Ferry to Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island

Learn firsthand about the strategic importance of Alcatraz during the Civil War and its transformation into the famed prison.

Lunch

Pier 39

Explore the sights and scenes of Pier 39, located along the San Francisco Bay. Take a peek inside the many shops that line Fisherman's Wharf, and take time out to watch the beautiful hand-painted carousel.

Cable Car Ride

Soak in the sights of the city as you ride in one of San Francisco’s historic cable cars.

Exploratorium

Have fun in this world-famous interactive science museum with more than 650 hands-on exhibits.

Dinner

Depart San Francisco for Home.

Please note: Travel time from different parts of the state may modify this itinerary. Prices vary depending on activities chosen and duration of program.
*These itineraries may be modified and inclusions and airports substituted depending on your travel dates, arrival and departure times, national holidays, hours of operation, and events beyond WorldStrides’ control.

WorldStrides California History Travel Planner

WorldStrides California History Travel Planner

Take your students to discover the rich culture and historical significance of some of California’s more popular destinations.

Have questions? We have answers.

    Can students earn academic credit from their travel programs?

    Yes! We love when students get credit for learning. This helps them get a step ahead, whether its for a college application or for a future career. All middle programs include the opportunity to earn free high school credit. Our Perspectives programs offer high school students the opportunity to earn three free college preparatory credits. Most of our higher education programs include credit from the academic institution of record. Our online courses make it easy to earn credit at a student's own pace. WorldStrides offers coursework that has been carefully designed to combine the field experience with online assignments that demonstrate achievement of learning objectives. Acceptance of credit is always at the discretion of the receiving institution.  Click here for more information. Or, you can contact our Curriculum & Academics Team at discovery@worldstrides.org

    How do I register for my program/trip?

    For most programs, there are a few easy ways to register:

    • Online: Visit our online portal
    • By Phone: Some programs may be eligible for phone registration. Visit our Contact Us page to find the phone number!
    • By Mail: If you received a trip letter distributed by your program leader, complete the registration form and fax the front and back with your credit card information to the number or address provided in your letter.
    Some WorldStrides programs offer incentives for early registration, so please refer to the information provided to you by your program leader for complete details. When registering, you'll need to use the Trip ID assigned to your program.  Each ID is unique and can also be found on the registration information provided to you by the educator leading this program. *Note: Some groups may have special registration procedures. Please check with your program leader if you cannot find a Trip ID associated with your trip.

    What's included in the cost of a domestic or high school international program?

    Every program is customized and what's included may vary from trip to trip. A typical program includes transportation (air or motor coach), hotel accommodations, meals, a daily guide (Course Leader or Tour Director), sightseeing activities, and immersive educational content. All programs also include all of our safety provisions and support. The registration letter provided by the teacher leading your program has all the inclusion details for your specific program.

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