The Civil War at The Homestead
With an Antebellum Ball
Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War with luxury lodging at The Homestead Resort. You will enjoy the same luxury afforded to 22 U.S. Presidents, countless movie stars and other celebrities. This resort has a rich history which unfolds on our weekend as they transforms the grounds to the appearance of the 19th Century. You will find a Civil War encampment on the grounds with soldiers, politicians storytellers and musicians. And you will enjoy an evening at the Antebellum Ball with the officers, visiting dignitaries, music and dancing of the time.
3 Days Oct 7-9, 2011
Tour Features:
- Two Nights Luxury Lodging at the Homestead Resort
- Wine & Cheese Reception on arrival
- Gourmet Dinner in the Hotel Dining room with live dance music
- Antebellum Dinner & Civil War Ball
- Period movies in the hotel theater
- Two Hearty Virginia Breakfasts
- Civil War Encampment
- Historical tour of the hotel
- Elegant Afternoon Tea
- Recreation & Spa Options
- Additional Day Option
- All Taxes & Fees on these services
- One Free with Every 34 Paid
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Virginia
Special Events, American History
Starting At
$503
Per Person Double
ALL PRICES ARE NET - SPECIAL EVENT PRICES
$479 Triple, $467 Quad and $639 Single
The cost for adding an extra day complete with additional sightseeing, a third dinner and breakfast will increase your tour costs to:
$692 Double, $656 Triple, $638 Quad, and $896 Single.
This tour is produced and marketed in association with our friends at Ohio Travel Treasures.
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Day 1 - Travel to the Hot Springs, Va. Two Nights Luxury Lodging at the Homestead Resort. Wine & Cheese Reception on arrival followed by check in to your deluxe hotel rooms. This evening you enjoy a Gourmet Dinner in the Hotel Dining room with live dance music during and after the meal. Dancing will continue after dinner and there will be period movies shown in the hotel theater - including one that was actually filmed at the hotel.
Day 2 - A hearty Virginia Breakfast will be served in the Dining Room. Following this you will have time to visit the soldiers in the Civil War Encampment. Your group members will get a real appreciation for the life of a Civil War Soldier. Period politicians, story telling and music will take place throughout the camp. Later this morning you may enjoy a narrated historical tour of the hotel. Since it opened in 1766 with the promise to give guests a taste of the healing springs, it has played host to 22 Presidents, including George Washington, James Madison and Thomas Jefferson.
Lunch is on your own today. But at mid-afternoon there will be a tea and chamber music in the Great Hall, a 200 foot-long room lined with pillars. Dinner this evening is a formal event in the hotel dining room and is just a part of tonight's Civil War Ball. The evening's program features a blend of popular, classical and continental melodies typical of Civil War era. There will be instructors on hand to assist in re-learning the waltz and square dances. There will also be historically dressed couples, refreshments and photo opportunities.
Day 3 - Depending on your departure time it is possible to schedule spa treatments, play golf or tennis and a number of other activities. The Homestead is a world class resort.
Should your group wish to add one more day to this trip we suggest arriving early on the 6th of October, so you can visit quaint and historic Lexington, VA. Stonewall Jackson once said "of all the places ... this is the most beautiful". The trip to Lexington will include a visit to Lee Chapel and Memorial Cemetery as well as a tour of the Virginia Military Institute where you will see a full dress cadet parade.