2026 New England Study Tour
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.
Itinerary
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Arrival in Washington, D.C.
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
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon
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
Monday, August 3, 2026
Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia
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
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Philadelphia to Princeton
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
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Princeton to New Haven
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
Thursday, August 6, 2026
New Haven to Boston
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
Friday, August 7, 2026
Boston
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
Speakers
Stephen Nichols
Dr. Stephen J. Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He is featured teacher for several Ligonier teaching series, including Christianity and Liberalism. He is author of many books, including Bible Basics, R.C. Sproul: A Life, and 5 Minutes in Church History. Dr. Nichols is host of the podcasts 5 Minutes in Church History and Open Book.
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.
Pricing & Travel Information
- Early Bird Price (Expires 12/05/2025 ) Standard Price
- Per Person - Double Occupancy Early Bird Price: $5,662.00 Price: $6,062.00
- Per Person - Single Occupancy Early Bird Price: $7,213.00 Price: $7,613.00
About Ligonier Tours
One of the best ways you can learn about a person or even an event is being there—to be on site. We can certainly learn from reading and studying. We can even create the scene in our mind’s eye. But nothing brings a person or an event to life like being there. Ligonier Tours takes you to the places where significant events occurred, events that have shaped history. You can literally walk in the footsteps of our heroes of the past, of Luther, of Calvin, of Jonathan Edwards. You will meet these figures in ways you have never met them before.
Ligonier’s Teaching Fellows and other ministry leaders serve as your guides as you explore these important sites. On these tours, you’ll have time with these trusted teachers over a meal or at the sites along the journey. You will also have rich times of fellowship with your fellow travelers, meeting kindred spirits and making friendships.
Ligonier Tours brings the past to life, they serve to encourage us as disciples in our own day, and they offer us reminders that we are not alone, but that we are on our pilgrim journey together.