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| Sunday, October 26 |
River to River
9:30 am – 11:30 am
This riding tour will take you “river to river.” You’ll see old Philadelphia, where America began, by passing the many shrines that are important to our history; you’ll see Penn’s Landing, where William Penn landed in 1682. Here, you will learn about “Penn’s Greene Country Town.” The tour will continue into modern Philadelphia, with a ride along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, modeled after the Champs Elysees, passing the many magnificent buildings that line this boulevard and time for a run up the Rocky steps. We will also visit Antique Row and Rittenhouse Square, a lovely inner-city Victorian park. The cost includes transportation and guide. Cost: $42
Fine French Art at The Barnes Foundation and Museum
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Visit the home of the Foundation, established in 1922 by Dr. Albert Barnes, to promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts. Dr. Barnes made his fortune by developing an antiseptic product, Argrol. The Barnes Foundation houses one of the world’s finest private collections of postimpressionist and early French modern art, including works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Monet, and Manet. Art from every corner of the globe is grouped with fine examples of antique furniture, ceramics, hand-wrought iron, and Native American jewelry. The gallery is located on a 12-acre arboretum on Philadelphia Main Line and once was the home of Dr. Barnes. The cost includes minibus transportation, guide, and admission. Cost: $59
| Monday, October 27 |
Gardens and Rivers in Historic Brandywine Valley
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ride into historic Brandywine Valley, the countryside that inspired a number of the DuPont families. The first stop is Longwood Gardens, one of the nation’s most important horticultural showplaces. Spend some time enjoying the water gardens, arboretum, fountain displays, rose gardens, bonsai displays, desert house, and much more.
Following lunch on your own at the Terrace at Longwood, we’ll visit the Brandywine River Museum located in a 19th century gristmill along the Brandywine River. This jewel of a museum houses a celebrated collection of American art, including works by three generations of Wyeths. The cost includes transportation, guide, and admission. Cost: $84
Historic Philadelphia
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
King Charles II granted William Penn, an English Quaker, a parcel of land in the new world in 1682 as payment for a debt the Crown owed Penn’s father. The city grew rapidly, becoming the second largest English-speaking city in the world just before the American Revolution. Philadelphia was then the Revolutionary War capital, except for 9 months of the British occupation. No trip to Philadelphia is complete without a visit to the most historic square mile in the country. You will see the Liberty Bell, the hallowed symbol of our nation’s freedom; the place where the Declaration of Independence was adopted; Congress Hall, where Congress sat while Philadelphia was the capital of the United States from 1790 to 1800; Franklin Court, the site of the house and print shop of one of Philadelphia’s most prominent citizens—Benjamin Franklin, and more. The cost includes transportation, guide, and admission. Cost: $53
| Tuesday, October 28 |
Living Among the Amish: Pennsylvania Dutch Country
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Journey back in time as you travel through the pastoral countryside of Lancaster County. Your guide will acquaint you with the customs and lifestyles of these quiet people who live without the modern conveniences we all take for granted. You will visit an Amish house/farm; and enjoy a real Pennsylvania Dutch-style lunch with all of the trimmings, including country baked ham, fried chicken, sausage, noodles, chow chow, shoo fly pie, and more. There will be time for shopping at Kitchen Kettle for Amish specialties, such as jams, quilts, and other crafts before returning to the hotel and the 21st century. The cost includes coach transportation, guide, admissions, and lunch. Cost: $93
The Art and Elegance of Winterthur Estate
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Beginning in 1811, four generations of duPonts farmed the Winterthur landscape. Henry Francis duPont (1880-1969), Winterthur's last private owner, developed a renowned herd of Holstein-Fiesian dairy cattle, collected American decorative arts, and pursued a lifelong interest in horticulture and landscape design. The legacy of Henry Francis duPont, Winterthur, is an experience to enjoy, share, and remember for every age and interest, and in every season. Your visit will include a docent tour of duPont’s remarkable collection in the 16 period rooms and a tram ride through the gardens and time for browsing in the wonderful gift shop. Lunch is on your own. The cost includes transportation, guide, and admission. Cost: $72
| Wednesday, October 29 |
Historic Philadelphia
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
King Charles II granted William Penn, an English Quaker, a parcel of land in the new world in 1682 as payment for a debt the Crown owed Penn’s father. The city grew rapidly, becoming the second largest English-speaking city in the world just before the American Revolution. Philadelphia was then the Revolutionary War capital, except for 9 months of the British occupation. No trip to Philadelphia is complete without a visit to the most historic square mile in the country. You will see the Liberty Bell, the hallowed symbol of our nation’s freedom; the place where the Declaration of Independence was adopted; Congress Hall, where Congress sat while Philadelphia was the capital of the United States from 1790 to 1800; Franklin Court, the site of the house and print shop of one of Philadelphia’s most prominent citizens—Benjamin Franklin, and more. The cost includes transportation, guide, and admission. Cost: $53
Register online at www.eventrebels.com/eventtours.
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Registration Deadline
Registration closes Thursday, October 9. Tours without minimum registration may be cancelled at that time. Roberts Event Group will be responsible for notification and full refunds.
Refunds
Attendee cancellations prior to October 9 must be made in writing. Refunds will be processed following the conference, less a $10 per ticket service fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after October 9.
Tour Departure/Return
All tours depart from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Streets. All tours are fully narrated, escorted, and inclusive of fees and admissions. Meals are included only where noted. All tours will be given rain or shine.
Ticket Pickup
Pick up tour tickets at the tour desk in the ACCP CHEST 2008 registration area located at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
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