April 16-17 (Saturday-Sunday)

The Living Cross & War Memorials

Bedford, Lynchburg & Petersburg, VA

Day 1: Welcome Aboard!  Travel in comfort aboard our deluxe motor coach  to the “Old Dominion State,” Virginia for a mini-vacation.  We begin in Bedford, Virginia at the National D-Day Memorial, one of the most inspiring memorials ever constructed.  Image a place where the lessons and legacy of D-Day are remembered and preserved; a place where veterans of all ages are welcomed and honored; a place where visitors discover and recognize the worthy service of those who answer duty’s call; a place where gravity and dignity are hallmarks.  Deliberately sited to rise above the community that experienced this country’s severest per capita losses on D-Day, the National D-Day Memorial reminds all who enter it of the heavy price that heartland communities have paid, and still pay, for freedom.  Our visit includes a 1 hour guided walking tour, followed by some time on your own strolling around the Memorial allowing you plenty of time for taking photos.  Don’t forget to make a stop at the Memorial gift shop.  After our tour we depart for our hotel accommodations for the night in Lynchburg, Virginia.  A delicious dinner is included at the hotel.  Finally, we end the day on a musical note by attending “The Living Cross” Easter Show at the Hyland Heights Baptist Church.  Sit back, relax and enjoy a dramatic presentation which follows the birth, ministry, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.  (D)        

Day 2: After breakfast we depart for Petersburg, Virginia and the  Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier.  Upon arriving, we meet our guide who will escort us throughout our tour of the Park.  Plan on taking a step back in history to the Civil War era and learn about the Civil War and life in the antebellum South.  The Park includes four fascinating museums; four historic buildings, and guided tours of both Tudor Hall Plantation and the Breakthrough Battlefield.  Both the plantation and battlefield tours are about 45 minutes long.  A delicious buffet lunch is included at the museum.  Later we depart for home taking with us a new appreciation for the service, sacrifice and history of American veterans and the Civil War era.  Note:  For your comfort, we recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes.  (B, L)         

Included:

?  Basic amenities

?  1 night hotel accommodations

?  1 breakfast

?  1 buffet lunch

?  1 dinner

?  National D-Day Memorial

?  “The Living Cross” Easter Show

?  Pamplin Historical Park

?  The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier

?  Attractions and admissions per itinerary

Price:

$239.00 Double/PP       $219.00 Triple/PP

$209.00 Quad/PP                   $289.00 Single

Deposit:  $125.00/PP

Balance Due:  March 3, 2011 

                             Depart                 Return

Carney                  6:00 AM                6:45 PM

Gunther                 6:45 AM                6:00 PM