We begin our visit to Lancaster County with a visit to the country's oldest farmers' market, in the heart of Amish country. Occupying a beautiful 120 year old red brick building that is chocked-full of local character, you will find regional food specialties including Pennsylvania Dutch sausage, scrapple and headcheese. You'll also find preserves, including chowchow (pickled vegetables in a spicy mustard sauce), and bread and butter pickles. The bakery section is full of fresh baked homemade breads and rolls as well as pies and cakes. From here we will proceed to the Turkey Hill Experience, a 26,000 square foot attraction that was once an historic silk mill. The Experience will include interactive exhibits (including a chance to make your own ice cream flavor) and milk a mechanical cow. Turkey Hill is also renowned for its tea products and you will visit the tea area where that is discussed and you get to smell different tea leaves. It's a summer day in the country. Lunch is included and will be enjoyed on arrival in the Turkey Hill Restaurant where you may choose a salad, a sandwich, a side and a Turkey Hill beverage. We will depart the Davis Ford Shopping Center at 6:15 a.m. and the Featherstone Shopping Center at 7:00 a.m. We will arrive back at Davis Ford at approximately 6:45 p.m. and Featherstone at 7:15 p.m.

The Virginia Highlands Festival began in 1948 and, and for the last 63 years has grown and flourished. The festival has been selected as a top event by the American Bus Association and SE Tourism Society, and a Top 100 Art Festivals. Abingdon, Virginia, is a "Virginia Main Street" destination and designated an "American Dream Town". Each year the festival offers a carefully juried arts and crafts show, plenty of entertainment, an enormous, high-quality antiques market, juried art and photography competitions, a variety of music from Celtic to Bluegrass and Classical, as well as nationally-known writers, lecturers, and visual and performing artists. If that is not enough to entice you to visit Abingdon, there is the renowned state theatre of Virginia - the Barter Theatre. We are going to enjoy two productions on this tour, Saving Old Smokey and Codgerella. Discover those special, hard-to-find items at the 45,000-square-foot Antique market. For many people, it's the centerpiece of the Festival. Antique lovers can spend days browsing through tents filled with an impressive array of fine formal and country furniture, folk art and jewelry. Also offered are fine period furniture, porcelain, sterling silver, quilts, clothing, paintings, rugs, and more. Included in the tour are two hot breakfasts and two dinners. Lodging is at the Hampton Inn. We will depart the Ferlazzo Building at 6:15 a.m. and the parking lot adjacent to the Manassas Sr. Center at 7:00 a.m. We will arrive back at Manassas at 9:00 p.m. and Woodbridge at 9:45 p.m.
Double: $352 pp

You'll bust a gut laughing at this play. This now-classic comedy by the late Virginia playwright, Larry Shue, features one of the nerdiest of nerds who becomes the houseguest that anyone would love to send packing. THE STORY: Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, "you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you"--so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless "nerd"--a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence and less tact. And Rick stays on and on, his continued presence among Willum and his friends leading to one uproarious incident after another, until the normally placid Willum finds himself contemplating violence which, happily, is staved off by the surprising "twist" ending. Lunch is included prior to the performance at the Historic Strasburg Hotel We will depart the Featherstone Shopping Center at 9:45 a.m. and the Davis Ford Shopping Center at 10:30 a.m. We will arrive back at Davis Ford at approximately 5:45 p.m. and the Featherstone Shopping Center at 6:30 p.m.

When the Roaring 20's crashed into the Great Depression our country had to find a way to endure. Follow this inspiring story about one musical group's struggle against impossible odds as they find new hope in music through troubled times. Classics from the Great American Songbook such as Goodnight Irene, Keep on the Sunny Side, and Midnight Special provide the backdrop for this uplifting musical entitled, Southern Crossroads. To add to your pleasure, lunch is included at Hickory Bridge Farm Restaurant. We will depart the Davis Ford Shopping Center at 9:00 a.m. and the Featherstone Shopping Center at 9:45 a.m. We will arrive back at Davis Ford at approximately 6:45 p.m. and Featherstone at 7:30 p.m.

**Price subsidized by Bluebird Committee

Bring a blanket to spread out on the grass or a lawn chair to relax in for the US Army Band Twilight Overture 1812 Concert. Also featured will be the US Army Chorus, the Herald Trumpets and the Presidential Salute Battery of the 3rd Infantry Regiment. We will depart the Davis Ford Shopping Center at 5:15 p.m. and the Featherstone Shopping Center at 6:00 p.m. We will arrive back at Davis Ford at approximately 10:30 p.m. and Featherstone at 11:00 p.m.

The '50s teen idol, who has become one of the most successful pop singers and songwriters in history, brings his show Classic Songs to Wolf Trap. With nearly 50 years in show business and over 124 albums to his credit, Anka ranks as the 21st most successful artist in Billboard's history, putting him alongside music legends Elvis Presley and the Beatles. Never one to rest on his laurels, the Ottawa-born Anka has had a song on Billboard's charts in every decade since 1957, when he was only 17. Among his Billboard chart stats in the United States are three #1 songs: "Diana," "Lonely Boy" and "You're Having My Baby," as well as 22 Top 20 hits. He is particularly well-known for penning signature songs for others, notably "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" (Buddy Holly), She's a Lady" (Tom Jones),"Puppy Love" (Donny Osmond) and, of course, "My Way" (Frank Sinatra). This is sure to be a wonderful night filled with memories of your past. We will depart the Featherstone Shopping Center at 5:30 p.m. and the Davis Ford Shopping Center at 6:15 p.m. We will arrive back at Davis Ford at approximately 11:15 p.m. and Featherstone at Midnight.
**Price subsidized by Bluebird Committee

Reservations Open: June 13

This year begins the Sesquicentennial Remembrance of the Civil War. There are special exhibits in Richmond, VA that warrant a visit. A docent tour of the White House of the Confederacy will be followed by two special exhibits in the Museum of the Confederacy. The "The War Comes Home" takes a look at how the war altered the daily lives and accustomed roles and responsibilities of Southern civilians and how they coped with shortages caused by the federal naval blockade, the erosion of slavery and the destruction of property. It also looks at how families and communities coped with death on an unprecedented scale. The Museum's Vaults," features objects that tell interesting stories but are not related to important themes or events in history. Lunch is included at the Tobacco Company followed by a visit to the Virginia Historical Society. Using original objects, interactive technology and state-of-the-art audiovisual programs, this 3,000 square foot exhibition encourages visitors to consider how a single event, separated by 150 years can influence and address the question of today - what was gained, what was lost, what was undecided, and what was left for us to resolve. We will depart the Davis Ford Shopping Center at 7:00 a.m. and the Featherstone Shopping Center at 7:45 a.m. We will arrive back at Featherstone at approximately 5:45 p.m. and Davis Ford at 6:30 p.m.

Bucks County is a beautiful region known for its fieldstone houses, the winding Delaware River with gracious homes along its banks, Washington's famous crossing on Christmas night, antiques, wines and ghosts. The first day we will meet our guide, have lunch on your own in New Hope, tour the Parry Mansion built in 1784 by Benjamin Parry, one of New Hope's founders, and climb aboard the New Hope Railroad and experience firsthand the sights, sounds and romance of the Golden Era of Steam for a 45 minute train ride through the Bucks County countryside. Arriving at the Radisson Hotel, we will check-in for two nights. Our entertainment this evening includes a private visit with members of the famous Mummers String Bands. The next day includes shopping at Peddler's Village, a visit at the Pearl S. Buck House, the Christmas Gallery at Byers featuring the world famous "Carolers"" Figurines, and a wine and chocolate tasting. Our last day we will visit Northlandz, the largest miniature railway on earth. See over 100 trains wind their way through mountains and towns on eight miles of tract. We will depart the parking lot adjacent to the Manassas Senior Center at 6:15 a.m. and the Ferlazzo Building at 7:00 a.m. We will arrive back at Featherstone at approximately 8:00 p.m. and Davis Ford at 8:45 p.m. Tour includes 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts.
Single $507 pp; Double: $373 pp

Over the past century, few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of William H. Cosby, Jr. His successes span five decades and virtually all media - remarkable accomplishments for a kid who emerged from humble beginnings. In the 1960's, his stand-up act was a coast-to-coast sensation, and spawned a string of hilarious, best-selling, award-winning comedy albums. With hit TV shows like I Spy and The Cosby Show, along with feature films and best-selling books, Bill Cosby is quite simply a national treasure with the unique ability to touch people's hearts. Included is a fabulous smorgasbord at Miller's Farm Restaurant prior to the 3:00 p.m. performance, for which we hold orchestra seats. We will depart the Davis Ford Shopping Center at 8:15 a.m. and the Featherstone Shopping Center at 9:00 a.m. We will arrive back at Davis Ford at approximately 9:00 p.m. and Featherstone at 9:45 p.m.