Celebrating America's 250th, An Event Featuring Ken Burns
Washington, DC
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EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Welcome cocktail reception and dinner at the JW Marriott Essex House, New York, in the hotel's Grand and Petit Salons overlooking Central Park South
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Private talk and meet-and-greet with award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns, sharing insights into his upcoming documentary series The American Revolution
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – After-hours reception and dinner at the Museum of the American Revolution, with full gallery access and costumed interpreters bringing history to life
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Exclusive evening at the National Archives, including a private lecture by Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Rick Atkinson and a farewell dinner beneath the Rotunda surrounded by America's founding documents
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Activity
2
On some days, walking extends to 2–3.5 miles (~4,000–7,000 steps), with occasional stairs, hills, or uneven surfaces. Standing periods may last up to 90 minutes, but this level still includes breaks and lower-effort days.
Pace
3
Full days with little downtime. Select days may offer opt-out opportunities or lighter alternatives. Ideal for travelers who want to stay engaged, but with some room to pace themselves.
Welcome to Celebrating America's 250th
From New York's storied avenues to the cobblestone streets of Philadelphia and the grand monuments of Washington, D.C., a special journey honoring the spirit of a nation born in revolution and defined by its ideals. Exclusive events with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Rick Atkinson offer a deeper lens on the Revolution's meaning, blending past and present in a celebration two and a half centuries in the making.
Join Tauck for a one-time, seven-day experience through the birthplace of the United States, from New York City to Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Stay in landmark hotels including the JW Marriott Essex House, The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, and the Willard InterContinental; attend private talks and receptions with noted historians; and visit the sites where the Revolution unfolded – Washington Crossing, Valley Forge, Independence Hall, and the National Archives after hours. Along the way, history's voices rise again – in the places where Washington took command, where independence was declared, and where the enduring words of liberty are preserved beneath glass. It's a journey through the ideas, places, and people that continue to shape the American story.
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Upgrade to a Central Park view at JW Marriott Essex House New York:
You have an opportunity to upgrade to Central Park View rooms at JW Marriott Essex House New York (nights 1 and 2); available at an additional cost per person (below), number of rooms are limited. Ask at booking for details.
Double – $175 Single – $350 Triples not available
About Booking This Tour
Deposit & Booking Information
See your travel advisor, or call Tauck at 1800-962-043 to make a reservation.
Deposit Information:
The deposit and the fees for the optional Protection Plan are due at time of booking. Your deposit is AUD $450.
Terms and Conditions:
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At the time of booking, please have the following information ready:
- Tour Name and Departure Date Desired
- Traveler Name(s): Please have first and last names as they appear on the passport or driver's license.
- Traveler's Address(es)
- Traveler's Phone Number(s)
- Emergency Contact Information: This would be a relative or friend whom we could contact during the tour in the event of an emergency. Please provide their name and phone number(s).
- Interest in purchasing a travel protection product (US and Canada)
- Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
- Interest in our specially negotiated airfares.
Regarding your final payment:
Final Payment is due to the Tauck Australia office 90 days before departure for lands trips, and 120 days before departure for cruises and rail journeys. If your deposit was made by credit card, final payment will be automatic unless you opted out at time of booking. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Failure to make payment will be a considered a cancellation by the guest and all applicable cancellation fees will apply.
Tauck Travel Protection Product / If You Have To Cancel
Cancellation Fee Waiver - Should you have to cancel your trip for any reason, Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver reduces the regular cancellation fees outlined herein, provided we are notified of cancellation before your trip departs. Certain terms and restrictions apply.
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