Fresco Adventure Presents
An African American History Tour Series
Trip 3: Living in America, September 14-23, 2027
Fresco Adventures Multi-year Journey to explore the African American Experience.
Trip 3: Living in American
Join us in this three-part series visiting three cities where African Americans have prospered. There are four trip options.
Trip 1, September 14-15/16, 2027. Washington DC (Local version for DC area participants)
Trip 2, September 14-19, 2027. Washington DC and Tulsa/Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Trip 3, September 16-23, 2027. Tulsa/Oklahoma City, and Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Trip 4, September 14-23, 2027. All trip segments
In Trip 1, we will visit Washington, DC's historic areas of Georgetown and the U Street corridor. Learn about the historical significance of African Americans in these most popular areas of the city. You can participate locally in the tours or if traveling from out of the area, stay overnight for 2 nights.
In Trip 2, we will incorporate Trip 1 in Washington, DC and also visit Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Tulsa and Oklahoma City are known for its rich African and Native American contributions and successes. In Tulsa we will visit the area known as the Black Wall Street and in Oklahoma City we will discover why it is a hub for tribal business, culture, and education. This is a 6-day/5-night program.
In Trip 3, we will incorporate Oklahoma City and Tulsa and visit Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. In the Vineyard we will discover the rich heritage of African Americans in and from the area, especially in the Oak Bluffs neighborhood. This is an 8-day/7-night program.
There is a maximum capacity of 10 people for this program
Trip Series Background
This Fresco Adventure traveling series will take us to various locations that explore the African American experience from arriving in America through returning to our roots in Africa. During the five-year journey we will visit various historic towns and cities in the United States, learning about our history in this country along with our traditional outdoor adventure activities of hiking, biking, water-fun, and culinary experiences.
The program is a series of multi-day journeys with the following themes:
2025-Completed: Coming to America; featuring Jamestown, Virginia as the major port for the initial slave trade and other nearby cities along the Chesapeake Bay.
2026-Completed: Escaping to Freedom; featuring Cambridge, Maryland, the home of Harriet Tubman and various journeys along the Underground Railroad from Philadelphia to Canada.
2027: Living in America; featuring three cities that flourished after reconstruction and where African Americans prospered.
2028: Fighting for Our Civil Rights; featuring southern cities that were key during the Civil Rights era.
2029: Back to Africa; featuring visits to a few of Africa’s countries where many of our ancestors and heritage originated.
What's Included
Here's What's Included:
Trip1 is a 3-day/2-night program and includes*:
- Lodging for two nights in Washington, DC (your own transportation to DC must be provided)
- Local history tours and transportation to the tour sites
- Daily breakfast and one dinner meal (for overnight guests only)
*(Local participants can join the two local tours for a separate price)
Trip 2 is a 6-day/5-night program and includes:
- Trip 1 itinerary
- Roundtrip airline transportation from Washington, DC to Oklahoma City
- Lodging for 3 nights in Oklahoma City
- Local history tours and transportation to the tour sites
- Daily breakfast and two dinner meals
Trip 3 is an 8-day/7-night program and includes:
- Oklahoma itinerary
- Roundtrip airline transportation from Washington, DC to Martha's Vineyard
- Lodging for 4 nights in Martha's Viney
- Local history tours and transportation to the tour sites
- Daily breakfast and three dinner meals
Trip 4 is a 10-day9-night program and includes all 3 itineraries
Itinerary
General Itinerary for Trip1:
Day 1: Arrive in Washington, DC by12PM. Afternoon U Street corridor tour. Evening cocktails
Day 2: Morning Georgetown tour and afternoon museums.
Day 3: Depart for home or continue to Oklahoma City
General Itinerary for Trip 2:
Day 1-3: Washington, DC itinerary
Day 3: Arrive in Oklahoma City with overnight for 3 nights.
Day 4: Local Black Wall Street area tour in Tulsa
Day 5: Local Native American tour in Oklahoma City
Day 6: Depart for home or continue to Martha's Vineyard
General Itinerary for Trip 3:
Day 3-6: Oklahoma itinerary
Day 6: Depart from Oklahoma to Martha's Vineyard for 4 nights
Day 7: Local tour in Martha's Vineyard
Day 8: Local tour in Martha's Vineyard
Day 9: Free day to explore and relax
Day 10: Depart to Washington, DC
Pricing
Pricing is not yet available and will be updated when available
Cost per double occupancy is
Trip1: $TBD, Trip1 Local tours only: $TBD,
Trip2: $TBD, Trip3: $TBD, Trip4: $TBD,
Single supplement Trip 1: $TBD, Trip 2: $TBD
Trip3: $TBD, Trip4: $TBD
A non-refundable deposit of $500 required for your reservation.
Convenient and monthly payment plans are available.
Final Balance is due June 30, 2027
Cancellation Policy:
There is a $500 nonrefundable cancellation fee. The balance of whatever has been paid less the cancellation fee will be refunded if cancelled before March 15, 2027, AND a replacement has been found. A replacement refund may be at a lower cost than the original purchase price. No refunds provided if cancelled after March 15, 2027. Travel insurance should be purchased to protect your trip
Trip
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