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Back in December I introduced you to the the Christian-based War for Independence History Tour scheduled to take place in historic Charleston, South Carolina between Sunday, April 29 and Friday, May 4, 2012.
I said that it was your opportunity to "vacation with Christian purpose." Well, today I am thrilled to announce that in order to accommodate the budgets of larger families, Tait Zimmerman, the organizer of this unique historical Christian tour, has agreed to slash ticket prices by 40% on Tuesday, January 31st for one day only!
Whether or not you have a large family or you plan to attend this event by yourself, with a friend, your spouse, or a couple of children, everyone can get the 40% discount.
(Scroll down to the bottom of this email to receive the special one-word promo code that will only be valid on Tuesday, January 31st by 12 midnight in order to take advantage of this amazing 40%-off discount. ) As you might recall, in December I stated very matter of factly that history is " His story." Sadly, most of us learned history through the prism of secular teachers and secular textbooks. As a result, we didn't learn the truth at all.
No matter what time period or what country you might study, it's essential to learn how God and God's people played a role. That's why I want to urge you to seriously consider taking your family on the Christian-based War for Independence History Tour in historic Charleston, South Carolina between Sunday, April 29 and Friday, May 4, 2012
Organized by Tait Zimmerman, a young husband and father of three from Alaska, this 6-day tour will be led by top-notch Christian historians Bill Potter and Marshall Foster.
Check out the 3:24 video above which describes
the War for Independence Christian historical tour.
Vision for Christian Historical Tours
Tait is concerned that our nation's providential history is being swept under the rug by modern historical revisionists. He is concerned that even among Christians, the history of our nation's Biblical founding and the lessons we can learn from it are not fully appreciated or studied. Tait believes that there is no better way to cultivate a love of history than to experience its sights and sounds in a dramatic, hands-on manner.
Tait and Lauren Zimmeran with their three children in Cordova, Alaska.
Impressive Christian Historians
Having attended a number of Vision Forum's Faith and Freedom Tours in Plymouth, Boston, Jamestown, and Williamsburg which featured Bill Potter, my bride Amy and I can say categorically that he is a phenomenal teacher! Between his grasp of every single historical detail born out of years of diligent study and his love of Christ, you can be assured that his walking lectures will be intriguing, memorable and spiritually motivational.
Christian historian Bill Potter
Plus, having emceed a 12-part series of lectures which Marshall Foster delivered here in San Antonio entitled "From Terror to Triumph", I, Adam McManus, can say without hesitation that you are in for a real treat. Not only is he a walking encyclopedia of information, but he understands that everything happens according to God's providence.
Christian historian Marshall Foster
On the tour, they will be walking alongside those in attendance, showing the relevance of our nation's history to us today. Each person in the tour will be equipped with a state-of-the-art listening device allowing the historians the ability to easily communicate to everyone simultaneously in a normal speaking voice.
Charleston, South Carolina: The Base for Your Tour
Historic Charleston, South Carolina is one of the most pristinely preserved historical districts in the nation and will serve as the base of operations for the tour.
Historic Charleston is the setting for the April 29-May 4th, 2012 Christian History Tour
Charleston is so historically rich that even European visitors are amazed by the scope of its meticulously preserved historic district. Homes from the 1700's and 1800's are the norm with significant historical plaques on every other street corner. Drink in the Spanish moss-covered Live Oaks, the cypress swamps of Savannah and the rolling foothills of the Appalachians.
The Spanish moss-covered Live Oaks of Charleston, South Carolina are exquisite.
Charleston is a city of romance featuring elegant dining, picturesque bed and breakfasts, and stunningly beautiful alleyways with well-kept gardens behind every intricate wrought-iron fence. From Charleston, you will travel into the surrounding areas, exploring the low country of South Carolina -- a land of lush Cyprus swamps, aged plantations and verdant waterways.
The War for Independence Tour
Each day will bring new surprises as you'll travel in a luxurious motor coach to locations that played crucial roles in the war, particularly in the Southern theatre.
You'll retrace the footsteps of legendary southern patriots such as the "Swamp Fox" Francis Marion, Henry Laurens, Nathaniel Greene and Daniel Morgan. In the process, you'll discover the crucial role that these outnumbered and outmatched patriots played in the formation of our country against such villains as Banastre Tarleton, Lord Cornwallis and Bloody Bill Cunningham.
Jason Isaacs depicted a loose interpretation of
the British soldier Banastre Tarleton in The Patriot.
Along the way, enjoy the warmth of Christian fellowship, visit the infamous site of Ft. Moultrie, take a walking tour of remarkably beautiful historic Charleston, peer into the impenetrable cypress swamps of the low country, examine significant battlefields with renowned historians, trespass into the lair of the ghost-like "Swamp Fox," visit centuries-old plantations, and discover how the Revolutionary War history of the South presents timely lessons for Christians in our day and age.
If you've seen the movie "The Patriot" you've seen a fictionalized account of these men's struggles. Battles fought here gave hope, brought despair and tipped the scales towards victory for the American cause. The issues they faced, the culture they lived in, and the wisdom they can impart to us today are remarkable. Mel Gibson portrayed Benjamin Martin, a South Carolinian veteran of the French and Indian War and a widower raising his seven children, who fought for American liberty.
Take your family on the trip of a lifetime. Give your family the gift of history on a vacation that will give them an appreciation for "His story" that will burn in their hearts and minds for years to come.
Along the way, savor the journey and relax. Walk the cobblestone colonial streets.
A classic cobblestone street in Charleston, South Carolina.
Talk with other families of believers. Tour the battlefield where thousands died to gain the freedoms that we enjoy today. See the sights and absorb the sounds.
Feast in the same hall that saw the unfolding of independence and entertained George Washington. Visit dank cellars where fervent patriots languished. Kayak to the isolated swampy island that was home to the "Swamp Fox" and his wily band.
These are experiences that you will share with your children's children in years to come.
What you'll learn
- A Biblical Perspective on History
- The Reformation/Christian Heritage of Our Nation
- God's Providential Hand in History
- Why the War for Independence?
- The Importance of the War in the South
- The Key Players in the Southern Theater
- The Impact that Dedicated Minorities can have on History
- The Character Qualities of Great Leaders and the Faults of Bad Leaders
Kings Mountain (October 7, 1780) -- A striking victory coming on the heels of military disaster and embarrassment in the South. Battle of Cowpens (January 17, 1781) -- A decisive victory, a turning point in the retaking of South Carolina from the British. Henry Laurens Plantation -- Beautiful plantation of wealthy patriot Henry Laurens, president of the Continental Congress, diplomat to Holland, and British prisoner. Fort Moultrie -- The site of the Battle of Sullivan's Island (June 28, 1776), in which outmatched and under provisioned Patriots fought off a sizable British fleet. Fort Moultrie will be an important site on the War for Independence Historical Tour.
Jekyll Island -- An island off of Georgia's coast where the Federal Reserve was secretly drafted in 1910 by some of the world's wealthiest men.
The Swamp Fox Lair -- The hidden site of Francis Marion's camp, known as the "Swamp Fox's Lair.
Optional mini-tours on Day 6
Fort Sumter -- Ride the ferry across the harbor to one of Charleston's most significant historical sites. Dating back to the beginning of the 1800's, Fort Sumter saw the first shot of the War Between the States. A cannon at Fort Sumter
Patriots Point and the USS Yorktown -- Tour a real World War II era aircraft carrier at Patriots Point! Nearly three football fields long and over 30,000 tons, the USS Yorktown was sunk in the epic 1942 Battle of Midway, played a significant role in the Pacific offensive prior to the defeat of Japan in 1945, received the Presidential Unit Citation, earned 11 battle stars for service in World War II, and received 5 battle stars for service off Vietnam. In 1968, Yorktown recovered the Apollo 8 astronauts and capsule. Yorktown is the centerpiece of Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. Walk through the Congressional Medal of Honor Museum, get up close to a broad array of early to modern airplanes and visit a WWII destroyer!
Middleton Place -- Spend the day walking the oldest landscaped gardens in the United States and touring the remaining building of this plantation that was burned by Union troops in 1885 and further damaged by Charleston's 1886 earthquake. Dating back to the 1730's, Middleton Place was home to the president of the First Continental Congress, Henry Middleton, and one of the youngest signers of the Declaration of Independence, Arthur Middleton. The beautiful gardens of Middleton Place.
H. L. Hunley -- The first submarine in history to sink an enemy warship, the H.L. Hunley actually sank three times, but was recovered each time until its final disappearance outside Charleston Harbor after its successful attack on the USS Housatonic in 1864. It wasn't until over a hundred years later that its location was discovered, and not until 2000 that the submarine was raised. A replica of the famous H.L. Hunley submarine.
Lodging during your stay in Charleston
The Mills House Hotel, your base hotel, is a gem among historic Charleston hotels. Blending opulent accommodations, historic ambiance, and modern convenience, this luxury Charleston hotel treats you to true southern hospitality, the same hospitality it showed its first guest over 150 years ago. Hurry! Special discounted group rate of $189 a night currently available!
The Mills House Hotel will be the base of the War for Independence Tour in Charleston. Historical Bed and Breakfasts -- Charleston is well known for its exquisite architecture and historic mansions dating to the 17th and 18th centuries. Many of these old homes have been meticulously restored with attention to period details, and opened as bed and breakfasts. Enjoy true Southern hospitality and luxury during your time in Charleston! Days Inn -- If you would like to enjoy a middle-of-everything location, this is it! You will not be able to beat their group rates! All rooms feature free wi-fi and refrigerators. Hurry! Special discounted group rate of $110 per night is currently available!
ACTION STEPS FOR ADAM'S ARMY: 2. Register to attend the War for Independence Historical Tour in Charleston, South Carolina Sunday, April 29 to Friday, May 4, 2012. There is only room for 160 people on 3 buses. So register ASAP before it fills up!
Questions? Call Tait Zimmerman at 1.800.842.9187. SPECIAL ONE-DAY DISCOUNT: To accommodate larger families, Tait Zimmerman, the organizer of this Christian-based War for Independence Tour, has agreed to slash the ticket prices by 40% on Tuesday, January 31st for one day only through 12 midnight. Whether or not you have a large family or you plan to attend this event by yourself, with a friend, your spouse, or a couple of children, everyone can get the 40% discount!
You must use this special one-word promo code for Adam's Army: History. It will ONLY be valid on Tuesday, January 31st.
Simply register here on Tuesday, January 31st, click "Proceed to Checkout", type in the promo code "History" and finally click the "Apply" button to receive your 40% discount. 5. Share the news about this Christian Historical tour by clicking the Social Media tab on top of this email through Facebook and Twitter.
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