Some interesting facts that I learned about the Amish are:
•They all have green lamp shades to cook down the house, since they cannot have electricity.
•Children get out of school at the end of eighth grade and then write in a notebook for another year, the. Then education is complete.
•Amish refer to the non-Amish as the 'English'. - Jesse

River rafting was very fun. We went through levels 1-3 rapids. There was also very nice scenery that we saw on the Shenandoah. The whether changed a lot, but it was never cold. - Jesse

This is the place where the North defeated the South in a skirmish.  The North positioned all their cannons at the top of the hill and the fired down at the South.  The North had very powerful cannons, some of which could shoot up to two miles. - Jesse

We also so many other interesting places in New York city like ground zero, wall street, central park, and the Met.  They were all very exciting places to see. -Jesse

It was very interesting being near the Statue of Liberty.  It is one of the United States' most iconic landmarks so it was very breathtaking to see it. -Jesse

Time Square was very crowded.  There was a lit of sensory overload because there were so many people and so much going on.  It would be very easy for someone to get claustrophobic in Times Square.  I was not able to get a photo in Times Square so instead I will use this picture to show the immensity of New York. - Jesse

In the 17th century village there were many interesting people with different occupations.  One was from England.  He was fixing a fence.  All the people seemed hard at work, like the blacksmith, who was crafting items in his shop. - Jesse

One of the native skills of the Wampanoag included making ovens using rocks and fire.  This was very useful to cook meat.  It is important to preserve culture because it makes it much easier for someone to learn about history when they see it happening-Jesse

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Freedom Trail

The Granary Burial Ground was where many important people were buried including Paul Revere and the parents of Benjamin Franklin.

At the Old State house many important political figures debated the future of the British Colonies.  Just outside the courthouse is where the Boston Massacre occurred.  The Old North Church is where a lantern was lit that showed whether the British forces would come by land or by sea (one if by land, two if by sea).  The Paul Revere House is where Paul Revere lived during the Revolution.  It is near the north end of Boston. -Jesse

The tomb of the unknown soldier is a memorial to all the soldiers who were killed and were never found. The soldier inside the tomb was blown apart, and could not be identified. The wreath laying ceremony is meant to honor the soldier and all other soldiers like him.
Sophie. History.

National Heritage Museum

The year 1775 was the start of the revolution.  General Gage created the minutemen to confiscate weapons hidden by the local militia.  Paul Revere rode on the minuteman trail to notify the patriots that the redcoats were coming.  I though that the presentation was very interesting and helpful in understanding the minuteman trail. -Jesse

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This is plimoth plantation. It was established in the 17th century by english colonists. They were the first people who came to America to abstain religious persecution and to pursue religious division from the church of England

This is a memorial to the 7 crew members of the challenger, which fell apart 73 seconds after takeoff on january 28th, 1986. They're names were Michael J. Smith, Ronald McNair, Dick Scobee, Elison Onizuka, Christa McAuliffe, Gregory Jarvis,and Judith Resnik.
Sophie. History.

This picture shows the Lincoln Memorial. Abraham Lincoln stands out from the other presidents because he is known for saving the union, and leading the country through the difficult times of the civil war. His speeches are among the best known in all of history, and his honest and brave character made him a hero to the people. This country will always remember Abraham Lincoln as one of our best presidents.
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The Korean War memorial is statues of the soldiers who fought in the Korean war. The memorial is surrounded by a wall covered in the faces of soldiers. This memorial is meant to honor the Korean War veterans and remind us all of the high price of protecting freedom.
Sophie. History.

The world war II memorial is ringed by 50 columns, each one representing a state. They are bound together by a huge rope, which symbolizes the unity of the country.
Sophie. History.

This picture shows the vietnam memorial, a huge black wall covered with the names of the soldiers who died in the vietnam war. The wall symbolizes death and loss because black is the color of death, but it also symbolizes hope, because the names are written in white. This memorial makes me feel sad that so many people had to give their lives to help their country.
Sophie. History.

(Sorry, I think this picture is sideways) When Americans wanted to give George Washington a place in the Rotunda of the capitol building, they asked sculptor Horatio Greenough to build a statue of him. Greenough tried to create a timeless masterpeice, but most people didn't appreciate it, so it was never used.
Sophie. History

British troops in the 1700s wore bright red uniforms, which were expensive and rare. The king wanted to show everyone that even his army's uniforms were better than eveyone else's. When they wre stationed in the colonies, instead of being admired and respected, the soldiers were laughed at and called "lobsterbacks."
Sophie. History.

When a new coin is created, it usually shows a ruler or important person from that country. But George Washington wanted to show liberty as the most important image in America, so for the last 200 years, endless coins have pictured lady Liberty instead of a past president.
-Sophie. History.

The group repessents various types who joined the confederates. On the very top, is Robert E. Lee. this is called the Virginia Memorial. It was dedicated on June 6, 1917
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Lexington Green

Lexington was a significant place during the American Revolution because it is where the first battle took place.  The battle took place on April 19, 1775. -Jesse

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A Day in DC

Getting a briefing from Steve about riding the Metro.  Look like we'll be traveling by foot and subway today. -G

Lincoln Memorial

It's always great to see this iconic memorial in person.  I asked several students where they might have seen this memorial before with just a few exclaiming that it's on the back of a penny.  A student digs deep in their packet and others swarm around, "Oh yea, it is!"  I point out that the memorial is also on the back of a $5 bill.  It was almost as if they never noticed!  Here's another of Daniel Chester French's sculptures.  A name very common on this trip: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Chester_French -G

Korean War Memorial

19 larger-than-life statues in a patrolling triangle formation depict a number of emotions.  They are looking in a number of directions with facial expressions showing exhaustion and anxiety.  The granite wall on the adjacent path reflects the 19 soldiers to show a total of 38, representing the 38th parallel.  "Freedom is not free." - G