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Thanksgiving Family Recipe, From the Brightspark Family to Yours
Thanksgiving Family Recipe, From the Brightspark Family to Yours Our very own Hotel Coordinator, Carrie LaVigne, shares her special family Thanksgiving recipe: The Dowse Family Cranberry Recipe This recipe has been …
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10 Presidents Who Changed America From Washington, DC
10 Presidents Who Changed America From Washington, DC Heading to Washington, DC? Make sure your students learn about some of our country’s most influential leaders before they travel. From their greatest …
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Reaching New Heights: A Willis Tower Timeline
Reaching New Heights: A Willis Tower Timeline You’ve probably heard of the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower). You know that it was the tallest building in the world for a long …
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Helpful Resources for Teaching September 11
Helpful Resources for Teaching September 11 While most of us can vividly remember the attacks on September 11, 2001, many students are too young to have personal experiences with the fateful …
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5 Remarkable Presidential Inauguration Facts
5 Remarkable Presidential Inauguration Facts With the presidential inauguration fast approaching, now is a great time to consider how you will present this historic government event to your …
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How Student Tours Work: Planning and Executing
How Student Tours Work: Planning and Executing Student travel shouldn’t be a headache for teachers and directors. That’s why Brightspark Travel manages every group's itinerary, transportation, …
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7 Best Places to Learn About History in Chicago
7 Best Places to Learn About History in Chicago History buffs, it’s time to discover Chicago. Since the 1850’s this city has dominated the Midwest. A hub for both business and culture, Chicago has …
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Willis Tower
5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Willis Tower There’s a reason that the Willis Tower’s Skydeck is a top attraction on our Chicago student tours. This 104th floor observation deck has amazing …
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5 Ways to Discover Chicago's Architectural History
5 Ways to Discover Chicago's Architectural History As the hub of Midwestern culture and industry, Chicago has had major influences on American architecture throughout history. From the Chicago School …
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Where to Learn About Great Presidents in Washington, D.C.
Where to Learn About Great Presidents in Washington, D.C. If you’re a presidential history buff, you probably already know that Washington, DC is the place to be when it comes to discovering the legacies of …
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