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Architect Carolyn Muraskin, founder of DC Design Tours, explores the engineering, architectural, and cultural history of Washington, D.C.’s major bridges. From the 19th-century Old Aqueduct Bridge to the Francis Scott Key, Dumbarton, and Chain bridges, she traces how these crossings shaped movement, commerce, and civic identity. Muraskin highlights designers’ responses to spanning the Potomac and Rock Creek, revealing innovations, evolving aesthetics, and the bridges’ enduring roles in the city’s growth and character.

Art historian and longtime resident Jennie Hirsh leads an online journey through Philadelphia’s neighborhoods, major museums, and cultural landmarks. She spotlights key works at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Barnes Foundation, along with hidden gems like the Fabric Workshop and Museum, Calder Gardens, and the Brandywine Workshop and Archives. The program also covers historic sites and the city’s dynamic food scene from acclaimed chefs to street eats.

Few American cities are as deeply entwined with the birth of the nation as Boston. From village greens where militias first mustered to crowded wharves and meetinghouses alive with revolutionary debate, trace the dramatic opening chapters of the American Revolution. Guided by historian Fred Zilian on this 4-day tour, explore the landscapes, landmarks, and ideas that transformed a cluster of colonial towns into the epicenter of a struggle for independence.

Step into history with a 4-day journey that explores St. Louis’s pivotal role in westward expansion, global ambition, and social change—from the Mississippi River and the legacy of the 1904 World’s Fair to the communities that continue to define it. Begin at Cahokia Mounds, once the largest pre-Columbian city in North America. Then, through local stories and visits to notable sites including Gateway Arch National Park and the Missouri Botanical Garden, discover how St. Louis became both gateway to the West and mirror of the evolving American experience. Tami Goldman of the Missouri Historical Society is the guide. 

The storyline of Paris can be followed along the banks of its iconic River Seine. On both the Right Bank and the Left, evidence of the city's 2,000-year history, the figures who shaped it across the centuries, and the artistic and architectural movements that originated here can be seen. In a 2-part series, journey with freelance travel writer Barbara Noe Kennedy as you discover intriguing sites, historical aspects, and art in this virtual exploration using maps, photos, and videos. This session focuses on the Right Bank of Paris.

They’re peaceful, they’re reverent, they combine history and biography with nature and stillness: Discover the rich history and autumn beauty of two of New York City’s well-known cemeteries— Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn and Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx—on a two-day tour. Your guide is Allison Meier, a New York–based writer, author of the book Grave, and licensed tour guide whose work explores urban history, cemeteries, and the cultural meaning of burial.

The storyline of Paris can be followed along the banks of its iconic River Seine. On both the Right Bank and the Left, evidence of the city's 2,000-year history, the figures who shaped it across the centuries, and the artistic and architectural movements that originated here can be seen. In a 2-part series, journey with freelance travel writer Barbara Noe Kennedy as you discover intriguing sites, historical aspects, and art in this virtual exploration using maps, photos, and videos. This session focuses on the Left Bank of Paris.

Trace the 600-mile route from Shenandoah’s northern tip along Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway to Asheville, North Carolina. Naturalist Keith Tomlinson highlights sweeping vistas, steep summits, ancient geology, and historic sites shaped by Native peoples and early settlers. He explores the region’s diverse habitats, wildlife, and rich ecological history, along with hiking and lodging opportunities across secluded hollows and rugged Appalachian landscapes.

Nestled in the heart of scenic Shenandoah Valley, Staunton, Virginia, is alive with history, culture—and a little steam. Washington, D.C., area guide Lynn O’Connell leads a weekend getaway that offers a sampling of Staunton’s best sights, including the only replica of Shakespeare’s indoor theater and the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, plus a train excursion.

The centerpiece of this art-filled three-day visit to Pittsburgh—a city of smokestacks and steel reborn as a vibrant cultural capital—is the 59th Carnegie International, North America’s longest-running survey of international contemporary art. In addition, the tour led by arts journalist Richard Selden offers a deep dive into Pittsburgh’s distinctive art and history, including visits to the Mattress Factory, Andy Warhol Museum, Senator John Heinz History Center, and National Aviary and a ride on the historic Duquesne Incline.