Saturday, June 28, 2008 8:30 AM to 5 PM

Field Trip Leaders: Roger J. Cuffey, Jon D. Inners, Robert C. Smith II, Gary M. Fleeger and Richard C. Keen

Travel to Gettysburg, PA via bus for a day-long trip featuring geology and its influence on history.

Lunch: There will be a box lunch from the National Training Center for those covered by the Meal Plan. Anyone not covered by the Meal Plan needs to make arrangements to purchase a lunch from the Center or bring a lunch. Please indicate your preference for sandwich type (turkey, roast beef, vegetarian or ham) on the registration form.

Cost: $40 includes transportation and guidebook.

See also the Field Trip page.

Sunday, June 29, 2008 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Explore nearby Berkley Springs, WV, a charming town listed in 1,000 Places to See (In the U.S. and Canada) Before You Die. Berkley Springs is home to artists, spas, restaurants, a State Park and shops. http://www.berkeleysprings.com/

See 3 states from the Prospect Peak Overlook on Rt. 9 just west of Berkley Springs. http://www.berkeleysprings.com/trail/panoramaoverlook.pdf

Lunch: There will be a box lunch from the National Training Center for those covered by the Meal Plan. Anyone not covered by the Meal Plan needs to make arrangements to purchase a lunch from the Center, purchase one in Berkley Springs or bring a lunch. Please indicate your preference for sandwich type (turkey, roast beef, vegetarian or ham) on the registration form.

Cost: $20 includes transportation.

Monday, June 30, 2008 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Visit historic Harpers Ferry, WV, at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, where geology influenced some of the historic events that have occurred here. After lunch, remain in Harpers Ferry for an extended visit to see more of the historic buildings. http://www.nps.gov/hafe/

The "Lower Town" is flat and easy to walk in. Visiting the "Upper Town" and such places as Jefferson Rock involves walking up some steep hills.

1:30 to 5 PM, Travel to Shepherdstown and a local historian will introduce you to some of Shepherdstown's rich history included the invention of the steam engine by James Rumsey. There will be time to explore the many shops and the Shepherd University Campus. http://www.shepherdstownvisitorscenter.com/

Lunch: There will be a box lunch from National Training Center for those covered by the Meal Plan. Anyone not covered by the Meal Plan needs to make arrangements to purchase a lunch from the Center, purchase one in Harpers Ferry or bring a lunch. Please indicate your preference for sandwich type (turkey, roast beef, vegetarian or ham) on the registration form.

Cost: $30 includes transportation.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008 9 AM to 4 PM

Travel to Antietam National Battlefield for a visit to another major Civil War History site. A local guide will conduct a two hour tour of the park. http://www.nps.gov/anti/index.htm

Then continue on to Hagerstown, MD to the Prime Outlets Center for an afternoon of shopping. http://www.primeoutlets.com/cntrdefault.asp?cntrid=1026

Lunch: There will be a box lunch from National Training Center for those covered by the Meal Plan. Anyone not covered by the Meal Plan needs to make arrangements to purchase a lunch from the Center or bring a lunch. Please indicate your preference for sandwich type (turkey, roast beef, vegetarian or ham) on the registration form.

Cost: $30 includes transportation and guided tour at Antietam.