b'THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR:Scan here EASTERN THEATER TOUR for the full itineraryTHE CLASSIC CIVIL WAR TOUR1325 September 2026 Historical Background13 days During the American Civil War more Americans lost their lives than during Expert Historian: the whole of WW1 and WW2 combined. An estimated 750,000some 2% of the populationdied of battle wounds or disease. For four years, battles Fred Hawthorne raged across the continent, but rarely was the fighting fiercer than in the Activity Level: 2 Eastern Theater where six of the ten bloodiest battles of the war were fought. Encouraged by early victories, the Confederate forces held off subsequent Our 12-day tour takes you through theFederal advances around Richmond until they felt confident enough to take picturesque American countryside,the war into the North, where their advances were checked at Antietam in including the scenic Shenandoah Valley1862 and Gettysburg in 1863. After achieving their high water mark, Southern and several outstanding national parks.forces were engaged in a You will explore historic towns and citiesfight against the inevitable such as Fredericksburg, Richmond and, ofwhich was to finally end course, Gettysburg, visiting the key sitesat a small courthouse in of major Civil War battles along the way.Appomattox in April 1865.We walk across remarkably well-preserved battlefields, many set within national parkland, and enjoy engaging presentations not only from your expert historian, but also from selected park rangers. The itinerary includes a wide range of museums, historic buildings, and interpretation centres that bring the period vividly to life. Accommodation is in comfortable, full- Day 1Fly from London to Washington Dulles (optional) Rooms available from service hotels where you can enjoy a hot16:00 No dinner included due to late flight arrivalbuffet breakfast each morning and relax withDay 2 Manassas Tour begins with a briefing and visit to the First and Second a drink at the bar in the evening. EveningManassas battlefields Continue to Fredericksburg for two nights (B,D)meals will be taken either in typical AmericanDay 3 Fredericksburg & Chancellorsville Explore Chatham Plantation, the Sunken restaurants and diners or in the hotel. Road and Stone Wall, followed by a tour of Chancellorsville battlefield including Hazel Grove and the LeeJackson bivouac (B,D)Day 4 The Overland Campaign Visit key sites from the Wilderness to Spotsylvania and Cold Harbor, with stops at famous locations such as the Bloody Angle and Mule Shoe Continue to Richmond for four nights (B,D)Day 5 The Peninsula Campaign Visit Fort Monroe and the Mariners Museum,home to the USS Monitor Centre (B,D)Day 6Richmond & Seven Days Battles Follow the Seven Days Battles, ending at Malvern Hill Visit the Confederate White House and the American Civil War Museum (B,D)Day 7Petersburg Explore siege sites including Grants HQ, Fort Stedman, the Crater, and Pamplin Historical Park (B)Day 8Appomattox Trace the final Confederate retreat through Sailors Creek to Appomattox Court House Overnight in Charlottesville (B,D)Day 9Shenandoah Valley Drive through the Shenandoah Valley to New Market, Cedar Creek and Stonewall Jacksons HQ in Winchester Overnight Winchester (B,D)Day 10Antietam Explore the Maryland Campaign with visits to South Mountainand Antietam battlefield, including Dunker Church, the Cornfields, and Burnsides Bridge (B,D)ESSENTIALS Day 11Gettysburg Full day exploring the pivotal battlefield, including Picketts Best available hotels, meals as indicated,Charge and the Gettysburg Cyclorama (B,D)drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Day 12Farewell & Return Visit Shriver House and Gettysburg National Cemetery tour manager and expert historianbefore transferring to Washington Dulles for return flights (optional) (B)throughout, all internal travel, optionalDay 13Arrive Londontravel from UK.455926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 45 22/08/2025 13:35'