History school trips to New York
Take your students on a five-day visit to New York City, a vibrant and exciting environment to focus on the significance of the American Dream, its impact of African Americans and the highs and lows of American History since the 1920s. Sights in this remarkable city have links with a variety of syllabuses and topics for both GCSE and A-Level study. Students will be able to connect with and see first-hand the social and economic impact of the Boom and Bust era as well as considering more recent events such as 9/11 through a variety of study opportunities.
Suggested Itineraries
Our team of specialists can tailor-make any itinerary based on your curricular requirements, have a look at some of our suggested itineraries.
Accommodation
We choose properties which are suited to school groups. Audits are carried out on all properties featured, covering all safety and security concerns.
Excursions
We have subject-specific excursions that tick all the boxes for your curricular needs as well as providing life-enhancing cultural experiences.
Suggested Itineraries
A-Level Linked
Developed by Equity’s History Specialist
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- Leave the UK and arrive in New York City.
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- A visit to the New York Historical Society Museum and Library will give all students the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of their period of study by viewing a huge array of artefacts from American History. Students will then continue to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Top of the Rock where students can take in a 360 degree view of the city from 850 feet.
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Theme: The American Dream
- The theme of today will be exploring the founding ideals of the United States and the quest for the American Dream. A walking tour of Lower Manhattan sets the context of this for all students of American History, with sights such as Wall Street, the Woolworth Building and Bowling Green Park giving students an insight into the symbols of American power, and locations of key historical events. Students of 20th century will be able to analyse the reality of the American Dream through the eyes of immigrants to the USA, with visits including the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island immigration museum.
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Theme: Civil Rights
- Explore the American Dream and African Americans’ experience in New York City with a walking tour of Harlem. Students may have the opportunity to explore archives and sources at the Schomburg Centre, and also visit key locations in the fight for civil rights, such as the Apollo Theatre. After lunch, a visit to the Audubon Ballroom and the Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz Educational Centre and Archives expands this experience. This evening transfer to the airport and fly back to the UK.
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GCSE Linked
Developed by Equity’s History Specialist
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- Leave the UK and arrive in New York City.
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Theme: Orientation and American Culture
- Today will focus on Central Park and the Midtown area. The day begins with a visit to the New York Historical Society Museum & Library, where students can consider the themes for the visit and look at a range of historical sources, they will then continue to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Top of the Rock, where students can take in a 360 degree view of the city from 850 feet
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Theme: The American Dream – A cultural melting pot?
- Lower Manhattan: The theme today will be exploring the idea of the American Dream for immigrants to the USA in the 1920s and 1930s; visits include the Tenement Museum, the Museum of American Finance, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Immigration Museum all of which allow students to see first-hand the push and pull factors for those emigrating to the USA. Additionally, there will be a walking tour around lower Manhattan with sights including Wall Street, the 911 Memorial and City Hall.
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Theme: The American Dream – The African American experience
- Today will be based in and around Harlem. Students will explore the American Dream and African-Americans’ experiences in New York City today with a walking tour of Harlem. Starting at the Schomburg Center, for archives and sources, students will then continue to the Apollo Theatre and Mosque Number 7. After lunch visit the Audobon Ballroom and the Malcolm X & Betty Shabazz Educational Center and Archives. This evening transfer to the airport and fly back to the UK.
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GCSE BASIC
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Orientation and American Culture
- New York Historical Society Museum & Library
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Top of the Rock
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The American Dream - A cultural melting pot?
- Tenement Museum
- Museum of American Finance
- Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Immigration Museum
- Wall Street, 911 Memorial and City Hall
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The American Dream - The African American experience
- Schomburg Center
- Apollo Theatre and Mosque Number 7
- Audobon Ballroom and the Malcolm X & Betty Shabazz Educational Center and Archives
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