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the morning in historic colonial beyond or alternatively visit Fells to ensure that the public would of manners, first as a colony
Williamsburg. Once the political Point which is steeped in maritime have access to such important founded on religious freedom,
and economic centre of the Virginia history. We remain moored in documents. We also visit Eleanor later as the summer playground
colony, Williamsburg is the nation’s Baltimore overnight. Roosevelt’s Val-Kill, a National for the American socialite families
premier living museum, offering Historic Site. Wander the bucolic including Kennedy and Eisenhower,
visitors a glimpse of life as it was Day 9 Washington DC & Mount grounds and visit the cottage also as a key location for the
in the 17th and 18th centuries. Vernon. After breakfast on board where Eleanor lived until her death. United States Navy, and then as
A guided tour leads us along we embark on a full day tour to Return to the ship for lunch and the yachting centre it is today. A
the Duke of Gloucester Street, Washington D.C. and Mount spend the afternoon on board principal 18th century port city,
Williamsburg’s main thoroughfare, Vernon, the home of George as we cruise along the Hudson Newport now boasts amongst
past the Capitol, the courthouse, and Martha Washington. For towards New York. the highest number of surviving
the Governor’s Palace and the more than forty years, George colonial builds of any city in the
historic Bruton Parish Church, where Washington, Commander-in-Chief Day 12 New York City. To stand on United States. Our morning tour
Episcopal services have been held of the American forces in the deck whilst we sail into New York will explore the opulent Oceanside
since 1715. After lunch in one of the Revolutionary War and the first City past the Statue of Liberty is mansions including the Breakers
local taverns we will travel along the President of the United States, a truly breathtaking experience. and Marble house designed for the
Colonial Parkway, the scenic road called Mount Vernon home. We have a full day to explore Vanderbilts in the late 19th century.
built during the Great Depression, We will visit the mansion, more the city and will offer a choice of We return to the MS Hebridean Sky
arriving at Jamestowne Island, the than a dozen original structures, activities. Maybe join a morning for lunch and this afternoon is at
first permanent English settlement Washington’s Tomb and nearly 50 city highlights of Manhattan tour as leisure to explore independently.
in America dating back to 1607. acres of his extensive plantation we pass the Empire State building,
We will learn about the life of the overlooking the Potomac River. Central Park and Times Square. Day 14 Martha’s Vineyard,
first community here and see the The estate also includes a working You will then have an afternoon at Massachusetts. Over a century
17th century church tower before blacksmith shop and the George leisure to explore independently. ago, Martha’s Vineyard was one of
returning to the vessel and sailing Washington: Pioneer Farmer Alternatively visit the legendary the world’s most important whaling
this evening. site. After lunch we will set off for artists and writers’ quarter of centres. Today, its picturesque
Washington D.C., enjoying a drive Greenwich Village, enjoy shopping landscape of fishing villages and
Day 8 Baltimore, Maryland. Spend around the US capital including on Fifth Avenue, visit one of the beautiful beaches is home to local,
the day in Baltimore, a truly great the Capitol Building, Washington world famous galleries such as the summertime and celebrity residents.
American city full of colonial and Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and Guggenheim in the Upper East On a morning tour we will visit the
maritime history. On a morning tour the White House. Side or the Museum of Natural village of West Tisbury, see the
we visit Fort McHenry. Strategically History. If you prefer to escape from ‘gingerbread cottages’ of Oak Bluffs
placed at the entrance to the Day 10 At Sea. In the early hours the hubbub, enjoy a stroll around and Edgartown, an architectural
harbour, this imposing star shaped we will transit the Chesapeake & Central Park or along the Highline. gem of 18th and 19th century sea
barrack is best known for its role Delaware Canal before spending You can also join a full day tour captains’ houses and other historic
in the War of 1812 and is now a the remainder of the day at sea. to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis buildings. Later, you will have the
National Monument. Continue Island and see the location where opportunity to stroll along the
to the B&O Railroad Museum, an Day 11 Poughkeepsie & Hudson around 12 million steerage and harbour or discover the town’s fine
historic national landmark with River. This morning we arrive at third class steamship passengers boutiques and restaurants.
a collection of locomotives set our mooring on the Hudson River were processed for immigration
amongst historic buildings which at Poughkeepsie, our base for a into the USA between 1892 and Day 15 Boston, Massachusetts.
document the impact and growth visit to the Franklin D. Roosevelt 1954. Now a museum, we will This morning we explore Boston
of the rail industry and its impact Presidential Library and Museum. get a fascinating insight into the and Cambridge. Founded in 1630
on the culture of the country. After This museum was conceived by immigrant’s experience as well as as the first seat of government for
lunch on board the afternoon is Franklin D. Roosevelt to house enjoying magnificent views across the Massachusetts Bay Colony,
free to relax or maybe make your the many historic papers, books to the Manhattan skyline. Cambridge has developed into an
way to Baltimore’s inner harbour and memorabilia he accumulated international community, merging
where you can climb to the “Top throughout his life. After privately Day 13 Newport, Rhode Island. history, education, arts and culture.
of the World” observation deck raising funds to build the site, he Through the years Newport has Stroll the historically elegant Brattle
with views over the harbour and donated it to the National Archives made a name for itself in a variety Street with its outstanding collection