The 2026 pilgrimage, Refounding Legacies, marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence by exploring places where everyday people worked to protect and expand our rights and freedoms, since before our nation was founded through the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. Over the course of six days, we'll draw lessons from movement birthplaces, former capitals, and major battlegrounds across the "Upper South" states of Tennessee, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Trip Overview
Southern Pilgrimage 2025
Travel Route
6 days, 5 Nights
Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia, & North Carolina
Itinerary
SUBJECT TO CHANGe
Monday June 8, 2026
-Depart charlottesville
- Harpers Ferry
- Freedom House Museum
- Old Town Alexandria
TUESDAY JUNE 9, 2026
- Fort Monroe National Monument
- Hampton University
- American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
- Yorktown Battlefield
WEDNESDAY JUNE 10, 2026
- Richmond Black History Tour
- Virginia State Capitol
- Robert Russa Moton Museum
THURSDAY JUNE 11, 2026
- Danville Walking tour
- Greensboro
- Highlander Research Center Experience
FRIDAY JUNE 12, 2026
- American Civil War Museum - Appomattox
SATURDAY JUNE 13, 2026
- Monacan Ancestral Museum
- return to charlottesville
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"At 250 years, America is not a finished product it is a democracy under constant renovation"
Hosted By
- Single rooms (~ no assigned roommate ~): There are a limited number of single room upgrades for $600 per person available and it is first come first serve
- Personal sightseeing not listed in the itinerary
- All meals, food, and beverages not listed in the itinerary
- Expenses of a personal nature, including cab fares, laundry, and other personal items (room service charges, etc.)
- Travel insurance (optional)
- Costs associated with trip interruption or modifications due to weather, travel conditions, political/civil disputes, medical emergencies, or other causes beyond our control
Trip Exclusions
- All activities, site visits, and experiences in the itinerary
- Double occupancy at accomodations as listed in itinerary
- Private coach transportation throughout the program
- All group meals specified in the itinerary
- Complimentary water and curated snack on bus
- Expert-led guided tours and subject matter discussions
- On-the ground staff team providing full-time trip support
- Pre-departure materials, including a detailed digital itinerary and on-trip booklet
- Dedicated communication channels for real-time updates