How in the world has this gone so quickly, our last night in a hotel...so, tomorrow parents your children will be yours again. :)
We started the morning in Montgomery, headed to the Rosa Parks museum (which is part of Troy University) and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church. The Rosa Parks museum had traveling art display of the DMZ separating North and South Korea and the Berlin Wall separating East and West Berlin. After that we moved our way through the museum telling the story of Rosa Parks and her stand against bus segragation. It was a powerful display of the Civil Rights issues in Montgomery.
From there we walked to Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, which as Martin Luther King Jr.'s first and only pastorate. It's a very surreal feeling to sit in the pews from 1889 and listen to a pastor tell the story of the church and it's importance to the movement in Montgomery.
We traveled from there to Georgia and ate lunch along the way.
When we arrived on the outskirts of Atlanta we went to Kennesaw National Park the site of a major battle during the Civil War on Sherman's campaign to capture Atlanta. Our students did a great job and were complimented by a group of people who were there as well.
From Kennesaw we went to Sonny's BBQ for dinner...which was wonderful!
After dinner we went to the Westin which is the tallest hotel in the Western Hemisphere and rode the elevators to the 72nd floor to see the amazing view of Atlanta. It was a fun experience for the students, make sure you ask to see their pictures.
It's been an amazing trip, the students have been great!
Tomorrow we are heading to Stone Mountain for a day of fun together...then to the airport to head home.
Wow, the trip is almost over and you have all packed in so many stops that are so historically rich. We can't wait for our daughter to get home and tell us all about it.
ReplyDeleteWe're thankful God has watched over you and blessed your trip. Have a fun last day!
I would like to thank Village and its phenomenal team of teachers on this trip and also tour guides. I cannot wait to hear all the stories from our daughter Audrey but reading this blog has not only informed us about everyone's well being but made us feel the impact this has caused in the students. This is such an important awareness we all need to have. Thank you so much for keeping them safe and opening their hearts and souls to equality. I sincerely believe the reason the students received so many compliments and were able to fully grasp the seriousness and meaning of this trip is a reflection of their school, teachers and mentors. As a mother I want to thank Village Christian teachers and staff. Welcome Home! Ana Paula Markel
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