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2011 Tour Schedule • Historian Guides • Terms & Conditions |
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Historian Guides
Our historian guides are what set us apart as the premier history tour company in the United States. Distinguished experts, scholars, and authors, they possess not only extensive knowledge of their respective subjects, but also the special ability to make each HistoryAmerica tour a unique and captivating story.
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Edwin C. Bearss is among the elite of American historians and for many years has honored HistoryAmerica TOURS as a popular battlefield guide. Formerly the Chief Historian of the National Park Service, Ed is the recipient of numerous awards in the field of history and preservation and is the author of many important works on the Civil War. He will lead us on two fascinating and compelling tours of the Civil War capitals and the battlefields of the Minnesota and Dakota Sioux Uprising.
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Michael Koury
Michael Koury is a native of Texas and a U. S. Air Force veteran with a lifelong interest in American history. Mike is the founder of the Old Army Press, which, since 1968, has published more than150 books on military history of the West, as well as many award-winning videos and DVDs with historical themes. In addition, he has written five books and the scripts for five video productions. He is eagerly looking forward to railroading through the Colorado Rockies with HistoryAmerica travelers.
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Neil Mangum
Neil Mangum had a 34-year career with the National Park Service, mostly
in the West. He served twice at Little Big Horn Battlefield National Monument,
first as chief historian and second as park superintendent. He is the
author of books on the Battle of the Rosebud and Little Bighorn and many articles on the Indian wars. Renowned for his research and interpretive skills, Neil will bring to life the exciting events of the Pacific Northwest Indian Wars and Historic Arizona.
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Capt. Michael Rutstein
Capt. Michael Rutstein holds degrees from the Universities of Pennsylvania and Iowa and is U.S. Coast Guard certified to operate vessels of 100 tons. He partners with the Essex Heritage Commission and National Park Service on educational programming, films, and lectures. Michael is a maritime entrepreneur who oversaw the construction of a replica of the historic schooner Fame, a privateer during the War of 1812. On our Massachusetts maritime tour, you may take the tiller or help the crew raise the sails as you cruise through Salem Sound on the Fame.
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4265 Peridot Lane • Rapid City, SD 57702
(800) 628-8542 • (605) 348-2250 • Fax (605) 342-8471
Updated on 02-Feb-2011 |
