From the first colonial settlements to the present day, Reformed theology has profoundly shaped America’s spiritual and cultural landscape. During this seven-day study tour, Reformed Theology in America, we will trace how the truth of God’s Word shaped America’s founding, influenced education, and guided church life. Join us as we travel throughout New England to reflect on the gospel’s enduring impact in America and be encouraged to stand firm in faithfulness to Christ in our generation.
Tour with Ligonier Ministries
Itinerary
*Itinerary is subject to modification without notice.
Day 1 - Arrival in Washington, D.C.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Guests arriving at either DCA or Dulles International Airport will be transferred to our hotel in Washington, D.C., where a Sovereign representative will welcome you. In the evening, we will gather for our first shared dinner and a time of teaching.
Hotel: Contemporary Accommodations
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon
Sunday, August 2, 2026
After breakfast at the hotel and a morning worship service, we will begin the day with a visit to the Museum of the Bible. From there, we will explore the National Archives to view our nation’s founding documents. In the afternoon, we will travel to Mount Vernon for lunch and a tour of George Washington’s home. Dinner this evening will be on your own.
Hotel: Contemporary Accommodations
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia
Monday, August 3, 2026
After breakfast at the hotel, we will turn our attention to the philosophical and theological foundations of the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the Constitution. Special focus will be given to the influence of the Great Awakening, which helped shape a society that might otherwise have developed along purely secular lines.
This day will also include visits to Independence Hall and Carpenter’s Hall. After lunch on your own, we will continue with a tour of Christ Church burial ground, followed by a walking tour of the Quaker Meeting House, Old Zion Lutheran Church, and the Reformed Church.
Hotel: Contemporary Accommodations
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 - Philadelphia to Princeton
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
As we explore Princeton, we will visit the gravesites of notable figures such as Jonathan and Sarah Edwards, Charles Hodge, Archibald Alexander, Aaron Burr, John Witherspoon, B.B. Warfield, Grover Cleveland, and others who left a lasting imprint on the legacy of Princeton University. Our time will also include a visit to Princeton Theological Seminary, where we will consider the lives and ideas of the theological and philosophical leaders who shaped American evangelicalism. We will conclude the day with dinner and a time of teaching.
Hotel: Contemporary Accommodations
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Princeton to New Haven
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
After breakfast and a time of teaching in Princeton, we will journey to New Haven, Connecticut, to visit the Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University. There, we will engage with Edwards’ extensive writings, view artifacts from his life, and consider his enduring zeal as a champion of the gospel.
Following lunch on your own, the afternoon will provide time to explore New Haven before returning to our hotel. Dinner this evening will also be on your own, offering an opportunity to enjoy the city at your leisure.
Hotel: Contemporary Accommodations
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - New Haven to Boston
Thursday, August 6, 2026
After breakfast at our hotel, we will travel to Plymouth Rock, the historic landing site of William Bradford and his fellow Mayflower passengers.
Upon arrival, we will enjoy a seafood boil near the harbor before visiting Plimoth Plantation, where we will step into the world of the early Pilgrims and gain insight into their daily lives and challenges. Our time in Plymouth will conclude with a visit to the Pilgrim Fathers’ Monument, a striking testimony to their enduring legacy.
We will end the day in Boston with a final dinner and a lecture, reflecting together on the providence of God in guiding His people.
Hotel: Contemporary Accommodations
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7 - Boston
Friday, August 7, 2026
After breakfast, we will visit the Boston Tea Party Museum, situated near the site of this pivotal moment in America’s history. We will also walk through the Granary Burying Ground, the resting place of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and the victims of the Boston Massacre.
Upon returning to the hotel, we will be escorted to the airport via limousine.
Hotel: Contemporary Accommodations
Meals: Breakfast
Rates
Space is limited, register today to reserve your spot!
Standard Rate
Rate based on double occupancy: $6,062.00 per person*
Rate based on single occupancy: $7,613.00 per person*
*The rate for your tour includes conference fees, taxes and gratuities, luxury accommodations, luxury coaches, dynamic conference times with our speakers, and concierge service from Sovereign staff throughout your entire journey.
*Fees NOT Included: Airfare, excess baggage rates, meals not included in the itinerary, all items of a personal nature such as laundry, cleaning, telephone, beverages including tea and coffee (except at breakfast), wines, liquors or soft drinks. A local tipping guideline will be provided with the customer documents for any service purchased by guests on their own.
*Single accommodations are subject to availability.
To fully participate in this tour, you must be able to walk long distances, have good balance capabilities and be able to walk on uneven terrain. There will also be some climbing involved as well as long periods of standing. Due to the historical nature of some of our destinations, not all facilities will be ADA compliant.
Speakers
George Grant
Dr. George Grant is pastor emeritus of Parish Presbyterian Church, founder of New College Franklin, director of the King’s Meadow Study Center, founder and chancellor of Franklin Classical School in Franklin, Tenn., and host of both the Word Play and the Resistance and Reformation podcasts. He is author of numerous books, including The Micah Mandate: Balancing the Christian Life.