The Charles County Department of Community Services offers many trips and tours throughout the calendar year-bus trips, overnight trips, and "Fly Away" trips in which you travel to far away destinations such as Brussels, southern California and more.
NEW YORK CITY ON YOUR OWN
Spend the day in New York City shopping, sightseeing, or seeing a play...the choice is yours. The bus will drop you off at Macy's; and we will depart from Macy's at 5:30 p.m. Trip Date: Saturday, April 28. Registration Deadline: March 28. Trip Fee: $72 per person.
ANNAPOLIS TROLLEY & HARBOR CRUISE
Enjoy the Severn River Overlook with sweeping views of the Naval Academy, State House, Governor's residence, colonial mansions, and gardens. Tour ends at the City Dock where you will pick up a box lunch and board a boat for a narrated tour. There will be free time in Annapolis after the cruise. Trip Date: Saturday, May 19. Registration Deadline: April 17. Trip Fee: $93 per person.
JAMES RIVER PLANTATIONS
Meet our guide at Berkeley Plantation on the James River. This picturesque plantation was the setting of the first official Thanksgiving in 1619. Then it is off to Shirley Plantation, the oldest plantation in Virginia. $15 gift card for lunch at Cracker Barrel included. After lunch, travel to Stratford Hall Plantation, the birthplace of Robert E. Lee. Trip Date: Saturday, June 9. Registration Deadline: April 15. Trip Fee: $110 per person.
LINCOLN'S WASHINGTON
Tour Ford's Theatre (pending availability) and visit Petersen House, where Lincoln died. Visit the New Center for Education & Leadership to hear the story of Lincoln's assignation. Tour Lincoln's cottage, and Lincoln Memorial. Lunch and exploring on your own at American History Museum. Trip Date: Saturday, July 21. Registration Deadline: May 31. Trip Fee: $89 per person.
INGLESIDE WINERY & RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER CRUISE
Cruise the river and maybe get a close up look at the resident bald eagles. Buffet lunch at Winery, followed by a tour. Then finish at Westmoreland Berry Farm with an opportunity to shop. Trip Date: Saturday, August 18. Registration Deadline: July 16. Trip Fee: $89 per person.
Online registration is available at Charles County Government. For more information on the trips and tours listed above, call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388 ext. 5151.
For more information other events offered by the Department of Community Services, visit Charles County Government, or call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
NEW YORK CITY ON YOUR OWN
Spend the day in New York City shopping, sightseeing, or seeing a play...the choice is yours. The bus will drop you off at Macy's; and we will depart from Macy's at 5:30 p.m. Trip Date: Saturday, April 28. Registration Deadline: March 28. Trip Fee: $72 per person.
ANNAPOLIS TROLLEY & HARBOR CRUISE
Enjoy the Severn River Overlook with sweeping views of the Naval Academy, State House, Governor's residence, colonial mansions, and gardens. Tour ends at the City Dock where you will pick up a box lunch and board a boat for a narrated tour. There will be free time in Annapolis after the cruise. Trip Date: Saturday, May 19. Registration Deadline: April 17. Trip Fee: $93 per person.
JAMES RIVER PLANTATIONS
Meet our guide at Berkeley Plantation on the James River. This picturesque plantation was the setting of the first official Thanksgiving in 1619. Then it is off to Shirley Plantation, the oldest plantation in Virginia. $15 gift card for lunch at Cracker Barrel included. After lunch, travel to Stratford Hall Plantation, the birthplace of Robert E. Lee. Trip Date: Saturday, June 9. Registration Deadline: April 15. Trip Fee: $110 per person.
LINCOLN'S WASHINGTON
Tour Ford's Theatre (pending availability) and visit Petersen House, where Lincoln died. Visit the New Center for Education & Leadership to hear the story of Lincoln's assignation. Tour Lincoln's cottage, and Lincoln Memorial. Lunch and exploring on your own at American History Museum. Trip Date: Saturday, July 21. Registration Deadline: May 31. Trip Fee: $89 per person.
INGLESIDE WINERY & RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER CRUISE
Cruise the river and maybe get a close up look at the resident bald eagles. Buffet lunch at Winery, followed by a tour. Then finish at Westmoreland Berry Farm with an opportunity to shop. Trip Date: Saturday, August 18. Registration Deadline: July 16. Trip Fee: $89 per person.
Online registration is available at Charles County Government. For more information on the trips and tours listed above, call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388 ext. 5151.
For more information other events offered by the Department of Community Services, visit Charles County Government, or call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.