Reviews

This tour of Revolutionary War Northern Theater sites was fascinating and enlightening. Rick Beyer is a very knowledgeable historian, and he and his wife Marilyn are engaging and convivial hosts. The final leg to Quebec was eliminated by COVID, but we got an extra day in Boston. There was a lot of history packed into eight days, but Rick and Marilyn were able to adjust the pace. (Since this was the initial offering of the tour, things were subject to change, anyway.) My favorite moments from the tour were the live cannon demo at the Fort at Number Four, and the portrayal of Baroness Frederik Charlotte Riedesel at The Marshall House in Schuylerville, NY. (I also enjoyed sampling the waters of the various Saratoga hot springs during our free afternoon in that city.) I signed up for this tour having gone on Rick’s Ghost Army Tour, so I knew what to expect. And I’m looking forward to the tour of the Revolutionary War Southern Theater sites.

The inaugural tour (even without time in Quebec due to Covid quarantine) was a wonderful, informative experience. It enhanced the battles studied in school & educated about the lesser known ones in the NE USA. We learned about the patriots, British and loyalists participating in the politics, life and battles. My partner who isn’t a history buff, enjoyed this trip.

Our historian and tour manager, Rick and Marilyn Beyer were very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the region and
the battles. They ensured we had comfortable accommodations,and a variety of dining experiences.

Our bus driver, Debbie was pleasant and affable.

Some of my favorite parts of the trip were: Battle of Valcour on Lake Champlain, Boston freedom trail, and The Marshall House where the wife/family of a German General hid out & helped the British wounded during Battle of Saratoga.

I can’t wait for S. Ambrose tours to add one or two other areas of the Revolutionary War experience.