JANUARY 4-8, 2027
$1,790 per sojourner
Sojourn with us on an unforgettable journey to Philadelphia and New York City—two of our nation’s early capitals where American history took shape. From the halls of revolution to the rise of a new nation, these cities played pivotal roles in the story of American independence. This immersive experience lets students walk in the footsteps of the past while connecting it to the energy and innovation of today.
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Travel to Pennsylvania
Lunch en route
Valley Forge
Travel to Philadelphia
Dinner in Philadelphia
Overnight in Philadelphia
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Breakfast
Franklin Court
Christ Church & Cemetery
Museum of the American Revolution
Lunch in Philadelphia
Declaration House
President’s House Site
Liberty Bell Center
Congress Hall
Independence Hall
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Revolutionary War
Dinner in Philadelphia
Overnight in Philadelphia
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Breakfast at the hotel
Drive to Jersey City, New Jersey
Empty Sky Memorial
Cruise to Liberty Island
Liberty Island Tour
Ellis Island Tour
Cruise to Battery Park
Lunch in the financial district
Federal Hall
Fraunces Tavern
Walking tour of the New York Stock Exchange, Trinity Church, and Charging Bull
Brooklyn Bridge Walk
New York Style Pizza dinner
Overnight in New York
*Final sites subject to change based on availability.
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Breakfast at the hotel
Ground Zero
9/11 Memorial Museum
Lunch
Choice of: Ice-skating in Rockefeller Center OR Radio City Music Hall Tour
Walking tour of 5th Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Broadway.
Dinner and shopping in Times Square
Empire State Building
Overnight in New York
*Final sites subject to change based on availability.
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Breakfast at the hotel
Drive to Dayton Christian High School
Lunch en route
Dinner en route
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The DCHS to Philly & NYC trip costs $1,790. This includes:
Customized instruction
Customized travel journal
All lodging
4 students per room
2 chaperones per room
Private chaperone room available for an additional fee.
All meals (except travel breakfast on day 1)
All admission fees
All transportation (luxury motor coach**, train, & subway)
*Trip insurance is available for an additional fee.
**May switch from driving to flying pending favorable pricing.
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Click the “Register Here” button above or here.
Register TODAY. Seats are limited. We encourage you to register early.
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We take the following payment methods:
Debit/credit cards online through the Sojourn registration website. You can also set up auto-pay at the time of registration.
Check made payable to “Good Comma Classroom”. Checks can be mailed to 169 Park Drive Xenia, OH 45385 or dropped off at the Dayton Christian High School Office. Please indicate the traveler name and “DCMS to Philly/NYC” in the memo line.
Cash payments can be mailed to 169 Park Drive Xenia, OH 45385 or dropped off at the Dayton Christian High School office. Please include a note indicating the traveler name and “DCHS to Philly/NYC”.
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We understand that life can be unpredictable which is why we highly encourage travelers to review the trip insurance options. Trip insurance is available for purchase when registering online.
All payments are non-refundable.
If a traveler cancels their registration with outstanding payments that are past due, he or she is still required to make up any payments that are owed at that time as we commit money toward the trip costs in good faith.
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At Sojourn, we are committed to learning the past to lead the future. Your tour through Philadelphia and New York City will emphasize the following themes:
American History and Patriotism
Foundations of Government
Architecture and Art
Human Rights
Personal Sacrifice for God and Country
Memorialization and Grateful Remembrance
Learn more about site locations on the Sojourner Blog.