Each week at National History Academy will address a major historical period and significant theme directly related to the AP History themes students are learning in school. For example, a week on the Civil War might feature a classroom orientation by a master teacher about the causes, conduct and consequences of the war; guest lectures by noted scholars; a tour of Gettysburg led by an expert battlefield guide; readings in primary and secondary sources; films, music and dramatic performances; and individual and group projects. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in the discipline of history. Through written assignments, oral presentations, and first-hand activities, you will explore history is in a way that is possible only in this rich historical landscape.
You will be traveling roughly three days per week to historical sites. The start times will vary based on the daily itinerary, but a typical travel day might look like this:
Time | Activity |
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7:30am | Breakfast |
8:15am | Coach departure from Foxcroft |
9:15am | Arrival at historic site |
9:15am-11:45am | Lesson & tour |
12:30pm | Lunch |
1:00pm | Additional activities or additional sites |
3:30pm | Depart site for Foxcroft |
4:30pm | Arrive back at Foxcroft |
4:30pm-5:30pm | Free time (relax, enjoy the pool, rest) |
5:30pm | Dinner |
7:00pm-10:30pm | Free time or collaborative projects |
10:30pm | Lights out |
We also typically have three classroom days per week. You will engage in rich discussions around significant historical themes each week.
*This schedule is subject to change without notice.