Happy Birthday America

Welcome on a journey of discovery as we take you inside some of our favorite destinations, places and unique experiences around the world. This past Fourth of July, America celebrated its 250th anniversary. As our nation marked this extraordinary milestone, Tauck celebrated another milestone of its own—turning 101, just 149 years younger than the country we’ve spent more than a century exploring. To honor America’s 250th birthday, we’re looking back at a few of the iconic places that have shaped our nation’s history and the role they’ve played in Tauck’s own journey. Gettysburg Founded in 1760, Gettysburg is forever linked to one of the most defining moments in American history. The Battle of Gettysburg marked the turning point of the Civil War, and just months later, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his 271-word Gettysburg Address—one of the most influential speeches ever given. Today, guests experience this remarkable chapter of history during a visit to Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center on our In Freedom’s Footsteps: New York to Washington, DC journey. The White House Since President John Adams first took residence in 1800, the White House has serv...