This tour travels the route of the historic Revolutionary War campaign known commonly as Sullivan’s March.  Although there is debate among scholars as to whether Sullivan was “successful” in his mission, there is no doubt that the events of May-September, 1779 were both an astounding military feat and a tragic devastation of fertile Native communities.

Hear the amazing stories of the political causes and far-reaching consequences of Sullivan’s March as you ride through breath-taking scenery, along the route the army took in 1779 from Easton, PA to the Newtown Battlefield near Elmira, NY.** 

 **NOTE: 
The guided tour itself begins in Easton, PA.  Passengers can park and board the motor-coach at either Elmira NY, Wilkes-Barre PA, or Easton, PA on the morning of Saturday, August 27. You will be returned to that location on the night of Sunday, August 28.
 

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2005____________________________________

6:00 am  Shuttle departs from Elmira, NY,  bound for Easton, PA.
8:30 am  Shuttle makes pick-up in Wilkes-Barre, PA, en route to Easton, PA.

10:00 am  Guided Tour begins at the fully restored 1753 Bachmann Publick House in Easton with an opening presentation and morning refreshments.  Easton is where, after receiving General Washington’s orders, General John Sullivan gathered his army.  The Bachmann House was a tavern where Sullivan and his men met before embarking on their historic march.  Take a short walk to the First United Church of Christ, a site where peace meetings were held between Congressional “peace commissioners” and representatives of the Indian nations and where thanksgiving services were held both before the March and on the army’s return.

Enjoy a brief walk through Easton’s beautiful town square, by its fountains and statues before boarding the motorcoach with your historic guide.  As you ride, your guide will continue unfold the incredible story of the tumultuous political events leading up to the March, recorded victoriously by American historians, but remembered much differently by those of Native descent.

Take a brief tour of the Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum and pick up a boxed lunch to enjoy on the bus.  Continue on through the Pocono Mountains, once a desolate, inhospitable land in 1779, and now the most rapidly growing region in Pennsylvania.

Your journey continues as you descend from the mountains into the Wyoming Valley area and the towns of Wilkes-Barre, Wyoming and Forty Fort.  You will tour the Nathan Denison House to see a restored home from the late 1700’s and visit the Battle of Wyoming Monument for a short presentation. The Battle of Wyoming was waged against Colonists by British and Loyalist troops, utilizing allied Native forces to round out their numbers.  It is often looked at as one of the precipitating events that led to Washington’s order of Sullivan’s March.

Stop at your hotel, The Host Inn in Wilkes-Barre PA, for rest and a reception with open bar. Your luggage will be taken to your room by the hotel’s courteous staff.   Following dinner will be a presentation to explore and  discuss both the immediate and residual effects of Sullivan’s March on the Iroquois Nations.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2005____________________________________

Full breakfast is served at your hotel from 6:30 am until departure.  You may leave your luggage in the lobby as you hand your room key back in to the front desk in the morning.

7:45 am      Your step-on guide rejoins you aboard the bus for the second leg of your journey.  Follow the winding Susquehanna River through treacherous passes and visualize the events of long ago.  Stop at the famous Wyalusing Rocks for a majestic overlook of the Susquehanna River valley. Continue northwest to the picturesque town of Athens, PA, formerly known as Tioga Point, where Fort Sullivan once stood. 

Tour the Tioga Point Museum, built where Fort Sullivan stood on the Susquehanna River, before continuing on toward Elmira and the impending battle.  Arrive at the Newtown Battlefield State Park near Elmira, NY, for their Revolutionary War Weekend. See tactical action between the British and Colonial forces, tour period encampments and visit with craftsmen and vendors on site.  Lunch will be on your own from the food vendors on site. 

Bring shoes and clothing appropriate for outdoors and light walking.  Since the Battlefield activities take place outdoors where there are no bleachers or shade tents, you may wish to bring a blanket or something to sit on while viewing the reenactment.

3:30 pm      For those who embarked upon the tour in Elmira, you will be taken back to your car.  For all others, the bus ride back to Wilkes-Barre and Easton departs at this time.  Dinner will be at the Inn at Nichols Village on the return trip home.

7:45 pm      Approximate time of return to WILKES-BARRE
9:00 pm      Approximate time of return to EASTON

Package includes:                                   REGISTRATION SHEET (PDF)         BROCHURE (PDF)
                                                                                       PRINTABLE ITINERARY (PDF)

Motorcoach transportation, one night lodging, one lunch, two dinners, full breakfast, two receptions, historic guide both days, all attraction fees, several live presentations, all taxes and gratuities (including gratuities for driver and guide).   Created by Canterbury Tours & Services.

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  TO ENSURE YOUR COMFORT

• Light walking is required on both days.

• Please wear shoes and clothing appropriate for both indoor and outdoor activities.

• Sunday afternoon will be spent outdoors.  Food vendors and portable restrooms will be on site.  There are no shade tents or seating accommodations on site.  Please bring what you need to enjoy your afternoon in comfort at this  event.  Event will take place rain or shine.

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  MISCELLANEOUS INFO

• All packages must be paid in full to reserve your space

• All cancellations are subject to a $25 per person cancellation fee

• NO REFUNDS will be made for cancellations made within 72 hours 
  
   

• LIABILITIES: Neither the motor coach nor Canterbury Tours and Services shall be held liable for the loss of any property or valuables left on the motor coach when the motor coach is not used for transportation.  Furthermore, anything left on board shall be considered left at the owner’s risk.

• RESPONSIBILITIES:  Canterbury Tours and Services acts solely in the capacity of an agent on behalf of its patrons, in arranging for transportation, lodging, sightseeing, and any other services, and as such is not responsible for any damage, loss, delay, injury, or accident due to any act or default on the part of the company or person engaged in providing transportation, lodging, sightseeing, or any other services which are part of this tour.  Canterbury Tours and Services expressly reserve the right to make any change in accommodations, sightseeing, or transportation.  No carrier with whom transportation shall be arranged in connection with this tour shall have or incur any responsibility to any person taking the tour except its liability as a common carrier.

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  RESERVATIONS         REGISTRATION SHEET (PDF)         BROCHURE (PDF)
                                                                                       PRINTABLE ITINERARY (PDF)

You may register quickly and easily over the phone with a credit card.
For more information or to reserve your seats, contact Kim at:

Canterbury Tours & Services
Phone:      570-241-6807
Toll Free:  877-664-4714  
Email:       kim@canterburyts.com

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 Special Thanks to our lead partners:

The Luzerne County Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Luzerne County Historical Society

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