Founding Fathers Adventure 2017

Jul 1

Written By In Yong Song

In June 2017, the Hobart Shakespeareans went on an amazing journey to South Dakota and Pennsylvania to study United States History and tour colleges.

The kids toured Mount Rushmore and went to the top of Crazy Horse Mountain. They hiked in Badlands National Park and walked in Washington's footsteps at Valley Forge.

Some of the boys meet an old friend at Reptile Gardens in Rapid City, South Dakota

Some of the boys meet an old friend at Reptile Gardens in Rapid City, South Dakota

There Are No Shortcuts: Hiking the difficult terrain in Badlands National Park, South Dakota

There Are No Shortcuts: Hiking the difficult terrain in Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Cemetery Ridge: The Army of the Potomac repulses the Army of Northern Virginia

Cemetery Ridge: The Army of the Potomac repulses the Army of Northern Virginia

Follow Your Dreams: Crazy Horse Memorial in Custer, South Dakota

Follow Your Dreams: Crazy Horse Memorial in Custer, South Dakota

Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe, Philadelphia

Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe, Philadelphia

Visiting the farm of our 34th President

Visiting the farm of our 34th President

Let Freedom Ring: The Liberty Bell, Independence National Historic Park

Let Freedom Ring: The Liberty Bell, Independence National Historic Park

Meeting President Lincoln: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Meeting President Lincoln: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Studying the Cold War: Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

Studying the Cold War: Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

The Joy of Meeting Prairie Dogs: Reptile Gardens, Rapid City, South Dakota

The Joy of Meeting Prairie Dogs: Reptile Gardens, Rapid City, South Dakota

A Picture Perfect Day at Mount Rushmore, Keystone, South Dakota

A Picture Perfect Day at Mount Rushmore, Keystone, South Dakota

Sabina and Karen Join the Rebellion: The Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia

Sabina and Karen Join the Rebellion: The Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia

With President Washington: Rapid City, South Dakota

With President Washington: Rapid City, South Dakota

Signers Hall, the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia

Signers Hall, the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia

Touring Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Touring Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Spelunking is Our Life: Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota

Spelunking is Our Life: Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota

Swarthmore and Penn are a very real possibility for these remarkable young people.

From Independence Hall to Gettysburg, the Hobart Shakespeareans studied the past to open the doors to a better future. Thank you to the Hartwell Foundation and all our friends for making this magical trip possible.

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