Center for Educational Adventure

02/20/2023

A photo of our Road Scholar group today visiting the Georgia State Capitol. We ran into the Georgia Secretary of State. This is CEA's Road Scholar Program 22657: The Civil Rights Movement: Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham.

10/28/2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZul7e5P590

Great video from our August 2022 Road Scholar Program 21758: Signature City Asheville.

Check it out! Great video and excellent Program!

Discover Asheville’s unique qualities as you join experts to explore Art Deco and Arts and Crafts architecture, delve into the arts district and learn the st...

02/22/2022

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/21715/the-best-of-charleston-and-savannah-a-tale-of-two-cities

One of two groups we will have in Savannah, Georgia this week. Road Scholar Program 21715: Charleston and Savannah: A Tale of Two Cities. We also have groups in Fernandina Beach, Fl, and Jekyll Island, Ga. and will be visiting Cumberland Island, St. Simons Island and the Okefenokee Swamp this week to name a few sites. Learn more about these exciting programs and others at roadscholar.org.

Discover the charms of Charleston and Savannah with plenty of time on your own, and learn about basket weaving, explore plantations, visit Civil War forts and enjoy local cuisine.

02/04/2022

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/21268/amelia-island-and-st-augustine-coastal-treasures-in-florida

CEA would like to say farewell to participants who attended this week's Road Scholar Program 21268: Amelia Island and St. Augustine: Coastal Treasures in Florida. This is our third week in a row on Amelia Island. We will be back next week with Road Scholar Program 1379: History by the Sea: Study & Stay on Cumberland & Amelia Islands. So much history and natural beauty in this area. A great place to escape the season's winter blizzards and cold that much of the country experiences this time of year.

Discover what makes Amelia Island and St. Augustine such cultural and historic gems, learning about Native American history, Civil War strategy, grand architecture and renowned cuisine.

01/25/2022

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/11603/history-ecology-okefenokee-swamp-amelia-cumberland-islands

We are back in the Northeast corner of Florida again this week with Road Scholar Program 11603: History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands. Today is Day 3 of the program. This morning our group had a history presentation on the 8 flags of Fernandina followed by an expert led trolley excursion through the historic district of Amelia Island. The group is at Fort Clinch this afternoon and we will end the day with an ecology presentation at our hotel. Tomorrow we learn from a local expert about the sh*****ng industry and then take a river cruise around Amelia Island with commentary. Thursday, we head to the Okefenokee Swamp.

Alongside naturalists, discover the idyllic landscapes and unique wildlife of the Barrier Islands and Okefenokee Swamp. Plus, visit historic towns and learn about Civil War history.

01/21/2022

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/1379/history-by-the-sea-study-stay-on-cumberland-amelia-islands

Today we say farewell and safe travels to participants participating in Programs on the coast of Georgia and Florida. One of these is Program 1379: History by the Sea: Study & Stay on Cumberland & Amelia Islands. This Program stays at the historic Greyfield Inn located on Cumberland Island for two nights. One of CEA's best value Road Scholar Programs.

Experience beautiful Cumberland Island as you enjoy an exclusive two-night stay at the 1890 Carnegie compound and delve into 4000 years of history on sun-dappled Amelia Island.

01/14/2022

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/1384/best-of-st-simons-sapelo-jekyll-an-island-hopping-adventure

CEA will welcome Road Scholar participants from around the United States to the Golden Isles of Georgia on Sunday, 1/16 for Program 1384: Best of St. Simons, Sapelo, Jekyll: An Island Hopping Adventure. A great way to escape the upcoming arctic blast. Welcome to the Sunny South!

Discover Georgia’s Atlantic Coast islands from different perspectives as you explore a historic fort and grand homes while also learning about island ecology and Gullah Geechee culture.

12/21/2021

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/22515/christmas-in-savannah

CEA will be in Savannah beginning today through December 27, 2021 with two Road Scholar Program 22515: Christmas in Savannah groups. We are looking forward to a great Christmas with around 80 participants. Click the link to learn more about what we are doing in the great city of Savannah!

Experience Savannah and its one-of-a-kind Christmas traditions. Explore the city’s historic district, learn its Civil War history and enjoy holiday traditions from Savannah’s past.

12/08/2021

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/20644/charleston-to-st-augustine-a-southern-coastal-journey

Last day in Charleston today for our December 5-16 Program 20644: Coastal Journey group. Tomorrow, we head to Savannah, Ga. where we will be over the weekend. Then it's off to Jekyll Island, Ga. and finally St. Augustine, Fl. This is a great adventure down the Southern coast!

From the plantations of Charleston to the cuisine of Savannah, and from the glamour of Jekyll Island to the history of St. Augustine, come learn the story of these southern cities.

12/06/2021

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/21268/amelia-island-and-st-augustine-coastal-treasures-in-florida

Tomorrow, we complete this 5 night/6 day Program 21268: Amelia Island and St. Augustine: Coastal Treasures in Florida. We have had exceptional weather. This is a great time of year to escape the cold Northern winter and head down to the Sunny South!

Discover what makes Amelia Island and St. Augustine such cultural and historic gems, learning about Native American history, Civil War strategy, grand architecture and renowned cuisine.

12/03/2021

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/22980/asheville-at-christmastime-the-biltmore-and-beyond

Today, we end Road Scholar Program 22980: Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond. This Program began on November 28. It is a 5 night/6 day program. Asheville is a great place to kick off the holiday season. We wish the 39 Road Scholar participants safe travels home or to their next destination and look forward to welcoming 40 new Road Scholar participants to on Sunday, December 5 and again on December 12. Learn more about this popular Program by clicking the above link.

Experience the magic of a Vanderbilt Christmas at the ornately decorated Biltmore House as you learn about turn-of-the-century traditions, and explore the charming city of Asheville.

11/08/2021

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/11376/signature-city-savannah

We are back this week in the great Hostess City of the South, Savannah, Georgia on Road Scholar Program 11376. We have 20 participants in our group from around the country including the states of Ohio, Utah, Virginia, Illinois, Tennessee, Michigan, Texas, South Carolina, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Washington. Click the link to learn more.

Discover the charm of Savannah as you visit historic monuments, enjoy a concert of Johnny Mercer’s music, try your hand at southern cooking and uncover this grand city’s roots.

11/05/2021

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/20644/charleston-to-st-augustine-a-southern-coastal-journey

Next week, CEA welcomes five Road Scholar groups to the Sunny South. One of these is Road Scholar Program 20644: Charleston to St. Augustine: A Southern Coastal Journey. A 12 day adventure. Click to learn more about this program and others.

From the plantations of Charleston to the cuisine of Savannah, and from the glamour of Jekyll Island to the history of St. Augustine, come learn the story of these southern cities.

10/19/2021

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10/13/2021

CEA's Asheville group on a nature trail today in the Pisgah National Forest listening to our instructor.

10/13/2021

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/2181/biking-exploration-on-st-simons-and-jekyll-islands

We are excited to start our Road Scholar biking program this Sunday, October 17. This program includes skilled biking instructors and awesome biking on Jekyll and St. Simons Islands.

Bike St. Simons and Jekyll Islands with experts, exploring a historic lighthouse, learning about coastal ecosystems and enjoying authentic traditions of Southern culture and cuisine.

10/11/2021

Great day at the beach today with our Island Hopping group!

10/04/2021

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/11603/history-ecology-okefenokee-swamp-amelia-cumberland-islands

Yesterday, CEA began Road Scholar Program 11603: History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands. This Program is 5 night/6 days and will go through Friday, October 8. A few highlights include: Spending a full day exploring the wildlife, landmarks and landscapes of Cumberland Island National Seashore with a local expert. Venturing deep into the Okefenokee Swamp on a two-hour boat ride and 1.5-mile boardwalk exploration to learn about black water lakes, pond cypress and the American alligator.
During a self exploration learn the fascinating history of Fort Clinch, an important 1800s fortress for both Confederate and Union forces.

Alongside naturalists, discover the idyllic landscapes and unique wildlife of the Barrier Islands and Okefenokee Swamp. Plus, visit historic towns and learn about Civil War history.

09/29/2021

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/21715/the-best-of-charleston-and-savannah-a-tale-of-two-cities

Our last full day in Charleston, SC today and we head to Savannah, GA tomorrow where we will be through the weekend. This program explores both of these historic cities in depth. Click the link to learn more.

Discover the charms of Charleston and Savannah with plenty of time on your own, and learn about basket weaving, explore plantations, visit Civil War forts and enjoy local cuisine.

09/27/2021

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/11376/signature-city-savannah

It's great to be back in Savannah this week with two Road Scholar groups. One of these is Program 11376: Signature City Savannah. Click link to learn more.

Discover the charm of Savannah as you visit historic monuments, enjoy a concert of Johnny Mercer’s music, try your hand at southern cooking and uncover this grand city’s roots.

09/24/2021

Photo of our group in front of the Asheville Art Museum. They have spent this week in Asheville, North Carolina on Program 21758: Signature City Asheville.

09/23/2021

A photo of a few participants in our Road Scholar group along with our Group Leader last night with Mayor John Tecklenburg following the Sound of Charleston performance at the Circular Congregational Church. Mayor Tecklenburg played piano and sang in the show. Thanks Mayor for stopping to chat and say hello to our Road Scholar participants and take a photo! This is our Program 19403: Signature City Charleston.

09/21/2021

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/1379/history-by-the-sea-study-stay-on-cumberland-amelia-islands

A truly one of a kind experience and perhaps the best valued program we offer. Program 1379: History by the Sea: Study & Stay on Cumberland & Amelia Islands. There is no better way to experience Cumberland Island than to stay at the historic Greyfield Inn. The Center heads to Greyfield tomorrow where we will stay through Friday. Today, we are on Amelia Island doing a river cruise around Amelia with a naturalist.

Experience beautiful Cumberland Island as you enjoy an exclusive two-night stay at the 1890 Carnegie compound and delve into 4000 years of history on sun-dappled Amelia Island.

09/20/2021

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/19403/signature-city-charleston

The Center is is thrilled to be back in Charleston, South Carolina this week. Program19403: Signature City Charleston started yesterday. This is one of 7 programs that the Center is working this week. Learn more about this Program and more at roadscholar.org.

Immerse yourself in the culture and unique story of Charleston, where you’ll discover plantation homes, Lowcountry cuisine, antebellum architecture and all the charms of the South.

09/17/2021

CEA's Road Scholar Program 2534: Island Hopping, Sea Turtle Science & More With Your Grandchild featured yesterday on Road Scholar's page.

Road Scholars are back all across the U.S. and around the world, including this Grandparent Program on Jekyll Island in Georgia! Check out Island Hopping, Sea Turtle Science & More With Your Grandchild: https://bit.ly/3hDHDzs

09/17/2021

Today ends a great week on the Golden Isles of Georgia. Yesterday, our Island Hopping group was on Sapelo Island. They were able to observe sweetgrass basket making by a local resident of the island. Road Scholar Program 1384: Best of St. Simons, Sapelo, Jekyll: An Island-Hopping Adventure. Learn more about this Program and others at www.roadscholar.org

09/16/2021

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This is cool! Throughout this week (September 13th-17th), Road Scholar is a featured prize on the tv show Wheel of Fortune! It's Teachers' Week which makes this a perfect fit with our educational mission. You can watch the clip here. Check it out!

09/14/2021

A photo of our group at Driftwood Beach located on Jekyll Island where we met with a naturalist to begin a discussion of this beach which resembles a tree graveyard.

09/10/2021

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/21758/signature-city-asheville

Also very excited to be back in Asheville, North Carolina next week. Program 21758: Signature City Asheville begins Sunday, September 12.

Discover Asheville’s unique qualities as you join experts to explore Art Deco and Arts and Crafts architecture, delve into the arts district and learn the story of this American gem.

09/10/2021

https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/1384/best-of-st-simons-sapelo-jekyll-an-island-hopping-adventure

A classic.... CEA's Road Scholar Program 1384: Best of St. Simons, Sapelo, Jekyll: An Island-Hopping Adventure begins this Sunday, September 12. We can't wait!

Discover Georgia’s Atlantic Coast islands from different perspectives as you explore a historic fort and grand homes while also learning about island ecology and Gullah Geechee culture.