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Springfield, Illinois Student Tour

President Lincoln’s home for nearly 25 years, Springfield offers multiple landmarks dedicated to preserving his legacy, including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Springfield also provides a backdrop for students to learn about the state’s past and present government. On this school trip, you'll visit New Salem Village and experience 19th century life firsthand. You'll share with your classmates a fun, historic learning experience on this educational travel program!
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Illinois

2 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Oak Ridge Cemetery
  • State Capitol Building
  • New Salem Village
  • Illinois State Capitol

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Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Welcome to Springfield!
Early morning motorcoach departure

Arrive in Springfield

Meet your WorldStrides Course Leader and prepare for an action-packed adventure in historic Illinois.

Oak Ridge Cemetery

Experience the second-most visited cemetery in the country and final resting place for a number of notable Illinois citizens. It contains Lincoln’s Tomb – the burial ground for Abraham Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln, and three of their four children. It has been a National Historic Landmark since 1960.

Veterans Memorials in Oak Ridge Cemetery

Inside Oak Ridge lie memorials to Illinois veterans of World War II, in addition to the wars in Korea and Vietnam. Vigils and services occur throughout the year to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Old State Capitol Tour

Visit the site where Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama announced their candidacies for president of the United States.

Lunch

New Salem Village

The 1831 homestead of Abraham Lincoln comes to life in this cultural interpretation center representing the era of Lincoln’s presidency.

Lincoln’s Home & Neighborhood

A National Historic Landmark, visitors see where Lincoln resided before he assumed office and the four-block district surrounding it. The entire location is preserved and managed by the National Park Service.

Dinner and Hotel check-in

Optional Evening Activity

Day 2 : Discover the state capital!
Breakfast at hotel and hotel check-out

Illinois State Capitol

Visit an architectural achievement that is the seat of Illinois government and taller than the U.S. Capitol.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Understand the life of Lincoln and the course of the Civil War at one of the most popular presidential museums and libraries.

Lunch

Illinois State Museum

Explore a collection of exhibits dedicated to Illinois’ natural, cultural, and artistic achievements.

Group departs for home

Optional one-day add-ons to St. Louis are also available as part of a multi-day Springfield program.

*Itineraries may be modified. Inclusions and airports may be substituted depending on your travel dates, arrival and departure times, national holidays, hours of operation in Illinois, and events beyond WorldStrides’ control. We also work closely with the Springfield Visitor’s Bureau and in accordance with current Illinois tourism guidelines.

WorldStrides Illinois State History Travel Planner

WorldStrides Illinois State History Travel Planner

Take your students to discover two of Illinois’ most influential and historical significant cities – Chicago and Springfield.

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    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

    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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    • 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.
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