Philadelphia Field trip planned May 7th

We will be going to Philadelphia on May 7th. It's a Wednesday. Our tour begins at 10, so we will have to leave early. When I have the specifics, I will let you know.

I will try to get permission slips out by Wednesday.

TENTATIVE ITINERARY - #70, 08

World Journalism Preparatory School

May 7, 2008
GUIDED TOUR of HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA with THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION MUSEUM

7:00 a.m. - Group leave time from World Journalism Prep School, 3465 192nd St., Flushing, NY 11358


10:00 a.m. - Approximate arrival time in Philadelphia. Arrive at the* new Philadelphia Visitor Center Transportation Area, located on Race Street. This is the NEW motor-coach loading and unloading area in the heart of Philadelphia's historic district. Please note that the bus will not be accessible during the day so remember to bring your lunch with you as you exit the bus (lunch space has been reserved for you at the National Constitution Center at 1 p.m.) 1 Guide in Colonial Costume will meet your bus at the Transportation Center and will lead you through the Historic Section on your 3-Hour Tour from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.. Sites of Interest include: Franklin Court - the Liberty Bell Pavilion, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, Congress Hall, Carpenter's Hall and Independence Hall. All sites are first come/first served.

1:00 p.m. – Guide will drop you off at the National Constitution Center. Lunch space is reserved for your group at 1:00 p.m. The National Constitution Center is located at 525 Arch St., Independence Mall (near the Transportation Center). GROUP LEADER: Check in at the Group Sales Desk. Students and Chaperons will enjoy the “Freedom Rising” Show at 1:30 p.m., after lunch, and then explore over 100 multi-media and interactive exhibits in this museum that is devoted to the United States Constitution and the freedoms and responsibilities that empower us as citizens, and as a nation!

3:30 p.m. - Back on Bus at the Transportation Center (same place you were let off in the morning). We hope your had a great time in Philadelphia - the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection!

6:30 p.m. -Approx. arrival time back at the school, depending on traffic.

This itinerary is tentative and subject to change. Times are tentative and based on road conditions, traffic, weather and the punctuality of all Group Participants. Gotta Go Tours is NOT responsible for late arrivals at sightseeing destinations or for pick-ups and return times for conditions beyond our control.