The Legacy of the Scots-Irish: Historical Migration to Cultural Inspiration

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Learn how the Scots-Irish helped shape our nation as you explore their contributions to Appalachian culture, Civil War history and the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • You know what moves me? Exercising my mind
    • Let’s keep walking to a minimum and avoid stairs when we can

What's this trip about?

    Learn how the Scots-Irish helped shape our nation as you explore their contributions to Appalachian culture, Civil War history and the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityMontreat, NC
End CityMontreat, NC

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Wildlife Viewing

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 check-in (arrival), getting settled, dinner, and orientation Montreat, NC

Arrival at the Assembly Inn, check in between 4 - 5:30 PM.

Our opening program/orientation will be at 7 PM.

Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room

Day 2 Three Class Presentations, Mountain Gateway Museum Montreat, NC

Our early morning course, Land, Land, My Land: The Scots-Irish Migration to America with Anne Lough will present the background of Celtic origins, culture, tradition and migrations. Our mid-morning refreshment will be in the lobby. Afterward, we'll return to the class...

Day 3 3 presentations, walk around Montreat, fun evening program Montreat, NC

Our early morning course "Land, Land, My Land: The Scots-Irish Migration to America", with Anne Lough starts with the people settling the British Isles (Celts, etc.) then brings Celtic/Scots history through the monastic movement and to the Reformation. Mid-morning, we...

Day 4 3 presentations, free afternoon to explore the area Montreat, NC

During the early morning course on "Land, Land, My Land: The Scots-Irish Migration to America," Anne Lough will skip back and forth across the ocean and years to discuss these settlers in the Appalachian mountains. We'll talk about Scots history through the Reformatio...

Day 5 Three Class Presentations, Field Trip, Fun Evening Montreat, NC

During the early morning course on "Land, Land, My Land: The Scots-Irish Migration to America," Anne will help us take a look at life in the Lowlands and the Plantation of Ulster. Our mid-morning break will be in the lobby and then we'll return to the classroom for "S...

Day 6 2 class presentations Montreat, NC

During the early morning course on "Land, Land, My Land: The Scots-Irish Migration to America," Anne will help us to understand life in Ulster and the reasons of the Scots Irish migration to America. Our mid-morning break will offer refreshments and an opportunity to ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $749
Price per day$125
Last Updated: 11/12/2024

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 5
  • Number of Lunch: 5
  • Number of Dinner: 5
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