The Journey Through Hallowed Ground includes the homes and birthplaces of 9 US Presidents (including Jefferson, Madison and Monroe). Here world leaders have often found respite and inspiration in the creation of some of the most important doctrines of our Time. The Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, The Monroe Doctrine, The Emancipation Proclamation, The Gettysburg Address, and the Marshall Plan.
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The Journey is a unique historic, natural and scenic region, with farms and orchards; woodlands and forests; rivers and streams; rolling hills and mountain views; and unspoiled landscapes that can be explored by car, bike, canoe or Kayak, on foot or on horseback The region is alive with vibrant historic downtowns, rich agriculture and an abundant bounty of wineries, inns and unique cultural events
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The Journey encompasses a scenic and historically rich landscape, including Native American settlements; sites from the French and Indian, and Revolutionary Wars; Civil War troop movements; World War I and II history and the struggle for Civil Rights. Most significant, perhaps, is the region’s role as a cradle of democracy and its key position in the Civil War.
PLAY VIDEOExperience the fascinating historical and cultural landscape that is The Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, a 180-mile long, 75-mile wide area stretching from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia. Explore the region’s vibrant landscapes and national heritage as you Take the Journey to Where America Happened ™
The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership's 2017 Conference will take place in Harpers Ferry,...
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One of the ways The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership helps students develop an appreciation for the past and a responsibility for the future is through its groundbreaking service learning programs. The Of the Student, By the Student, For the Student™ Program is a nationally recognized, award-winning program that offers students a full immersion in American history and heritage. Middle School students find themselves onsite at the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, bringing the stories of those who came before them to life in videos that they write, produce, shoot, and edit themselves. The resulting mini-movies, or Vodcasts, become part of the official interpretive materials at partnering National Parks. You donation is essential to helping kids learn about the history in their own backyards!
The Extreme Journey Camp is our innovative, award-winning summer camp where middle school students join the Journey Through Hallowed Ground “Intelligence Agency”. After receiving their top-secret briefing packets, agents are ready to accept their mission.
Agents literally canoe, bike and walk in the footsteps of the great leaders from this region that came before them. During their exploration, we ask them the question, “what does leadership mean to you?” Using cutting edge technology, students create vodcasts using the experience of iconic figures to answer this question. Your support helps the JTHG Partnership continue offering camp scholarships to local kids who want to learn more!
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