This historical and inspiring tour brings together stories of freedom and the American covenant. They are introduced with the birth of the United States of America and the nation's forefathers and how they viewed America and “the hand of Providence.” Today these stories are more important than ever.

Join Timothy Ballard, an accomplished author, and historian, and Bruce H. Porter, an ancient civilizations scholar. They will share amazing insights on the faith of pilgrims and our country’s forefathers that led them to establish life and freedom in a time of great difficulty. You’ll come to appreciate even more George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and lesser-known heroes including Harriet Jacobs from the 1800s American South. This will be a truly unique opportunity to see the historical sites and hear the stories of faith and freedom of our nation.

Covenant & Freedom Tour

George Washington’s beautiful plantation on the banks of Potomac provides an insightful look at the man and his world. As we explore his property, we will learn how his attitude towards freedom and the equality of man evolved over time as he faced contradictions on what America stood for.

Washington DC 

Boston

Bruce H. Porter
Special Guide and Educator

Bruce H. Porter is an ancient civilization scholar who has guided Church history and Latter-day Saint tours throughout the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. He provides scripturally based tours and perspective from his work in the major museums in Europe doing research that led him into ancient tombs and sacred texts. 

He earned a bachelor's degree in Ancient Near Eastern Studies from BYU and went on to receive his master's degree in Middle East Studies with an emphasis in Semitic languages and Ancient Religions. His graduate work focused on the history of religions, with an emphasis in Egyptian religion and textual studies, with a minor in Anthropology.
 
He has taught in the Seminary and Institute programs and is a sought after lecturer, teacher, speaker, and guide.

Covenant & Freedom Tour

Private Tours

Mount Vernon

We will discover the famous monuments and memorials of Washington, D.C., by moonlight on an open-air trolley. And enjoy an entertaining history of the nation’s capital, getting close-up looks at views of an illuminated Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the White House, and other famous landmarks.

Founded in 1630 by Puritan settlers, Boston was a key location for the birth of the United States of America. We’ll spend time in Lexington and Concord and the Freedom Trail. We’ll get to know what happened here and the important events of the American Revolution, including the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston.

Price is per person based on double occupancy.

Includes hotels, tours, transfers, taxes and fees

Kevin Hinckley is an educator, speaker, and tour guide. He is the author of seven books, including Burying Our Swords, Promptings or Me, and the Flawed Stories We Tell. Kevin has been leading tours for 15 years to Church History Sites, Central America, Europe, and the Near East. His weekly virtual class, LDS Discussions with Kevin Hinckley has a large online following and he is a regular presenter at BYU Education Week. He is also a Licensed Professional Counselor, maintaining a busy private practice in Plano, Texas. He and his wife Cindy are the parents of four children and 14 grandchildren.

Kevin Hinckley
Special Guide and Educator

Mark is a professional educator, having taught for over 20 years in the Church’s seminary and institute program. Since 2010, he has worked as a professor in the department of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University. He is also a licensed professional counselor, having worked with individuals, couples, and families for the past 30 years. Mark is the author of books and articles on topics ranging from marriage, family, and contemporary Church history. He has also been a regular presenter at Brigham Young University’s Education Week for the past 20 years. Mark and his wife Janie have been married for 35 years. They are the parents of eight children, and eighteen grandchildren. Mark and Janie love spending time with their children and grandchildren, traveling, and spending time on the lake.

Mark D. Ogletree
Special Guide and Educator

Reid and Diane Robison are uniquely gifted to lead your tour. Reid is a recently retired BYU faculty member who taught Teachings of the Living Prophets, Book of Mormon, Organizational Behavior and Leadership. Diane has a master’s degree in and taught Art History at BYU and did an archeological dig for BYU in Petra, Jordan.  Diane has served as a member of the Young Women Board.

They have served two French speaking missions together and are fluent in French. They have traveled every other year to France for the past 35 years. They served as a Mission President couple in the West Indies (Caribbean) and as MTC President in Ghana, Africa. Both have their doctorates (Reid in Educational Leadership and Diane in Instructional Psychology and Technology).

They raised their five children in Toronto for 16 years prior to coming to BYU where Reid directed the Alumni Travel Program along with his teaching. They have been married for 48 years, have 18 grandchildren and soon will have their first great grandchild. Reid and Diane have a passion for travel, teaching, learning and have hosted dozens of tours together.

Reid & Diane Robison
Special Educators

This special Latter Day Travel tour includes:

Airline
Flights

Comfortable
Transportation

Preferred Hotels

Latter-day Saint
Tour Leaders

Williamsburg, VA

Colonial Williamsburg gives a first-hand look at the life and times of colonial America. A village of restored homes, shops and workplaces manned by both role-players and experts on 18th-century life give a wonderful view into life more than two centuries ago.

Edenton, NC

Located on the banks of the beautiful Albemarle Sound, Edenton was founded in 1712 and is rich in history. Amazing beaches, lighthouses, gardens and historic sites are plenty.

Covenant & Freedom Tour

What's Included:

• All transportation to and from airports, hotels to airports, and touring following the itinerary 

• Two meals per day (breakfast and either lunch or dinner) 

• All entrance fees and activities outlined in itinerary 

• Spacious and comfortable touring bus 

• All taxes, and fees included
    

Special Educators

Philadelphia

The birthplace of the Constitution, Philadelphia is home to America’s home--Independence Hall. Here the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed. We’ll learn about our founding fathers and how the hand of the Lord guided the birth of a new nation and its founding documents.
 

Gettysburg

There are so many details about the Battle of Gettysburg that most Americans know nothing about. Our visit to this historic site will explore the fight for Little Round Top. And, we’ll recount Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address. Our visit will underscore the reason he went here on November 19, 1863, that touches Americans past, present and future.

*Price is subject to change.

Space is limited and subject to availability.

Special rates are available for third and fourth guests per cabin.

(10 cabins)

Limited Availability

Photos by JarvieDigital 

Photos by Nathan Smith

Booking your own flights?

Arrival: 
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) 
by 4 pm

Return: 
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 
after 1 pm

Located on the banks of the beautiful Albemarle Sound, Edenton was founded in 1712 and is rich in history. Amazing beaches, lighthouses, gardens and historic sites are plenty.

Edenton, NC

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