Normandale Community College
Faculty-led Program
Hamilton’s New York
June 24th - 27th, 2026
Program Summary
This immersive four-day program in New York City will allow students to explore the city’s history and culture through the lens of Hamilton the Musical. Students will visit iconic locations including Alexander Hamilton’s historic home, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. Students will gain insight about the lifestyle of Wall Street traders, tour the Federal Reserve, and visit important locations in Lower Manhattan during the Hamiltour. The trip will culminate with Hamilton: The Musical where students will experience the performance with newly gained context from the travel program.
Enrollment in the required course will occur in Fall 2025 once students are registered for this program. Students enrolled as PSEO in Spring 2026 are not eligible to participate on this tour.
Faculty Leaders
Lisa Rude: lisa.rude@normandale.edu
Aimee DuBois: aimee.dubois@normandale.edu
Itinerary
Day 1 - Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Arrival to NYC
Program orientation
Train ride to Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Alexander Hamilton’s historic home
Stroll through Central Park
Visit Columbia University to check out Hamilton Statue
The statue, created by William Ordway Partridge, is located in front of the Hamilton Hall, a prominent building on campus
Lodging: West Side, NY
Meals: N/A
Day 2 - Thursday, June 25, 2026
Morning visit to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Both islands are managed by the National Park Service and the islands are two of the largest tourist attractions in New York City.
Free afternoon to explore the city
Lodging: West Side, NY
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Friday, June 26, 2026
Insider Wall Street tour
This tour takes students to see top attractions such as the New York Stock Exchange and Goldman Sachs.
Federal Reserve tour
Students will explore the vital role of the Federal Reserve System in the U.S. economy
Lower Manhattan Hamiltour
Visit places such as Stone Street – "Alexander Hamilton", Fraunces Tavern – "The Story of Tonight", Bowling Green Park – "Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)", and more!
Farewell dinner
Hamilton: The Musical
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation
Lodging: West Side, NY
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 - Saturday, June 27, 2027
Faculty-led activity
Departure
Lodging: N/A
Meals: Breakfast
Additional Details
Cost
20-22 students - $1,590
23-26 students - $1,490
27+ students - $1,390
Includes:
All ground transportation including metro tickets and one airport transfer for arrival and departure days
All accommodation in mid-range hotel, double occupancy
Meals as listed in the itinerary including one non-alcoholic beverage per meal.
Activities as described in the itinerary including entrance fees
Remote emergency support
Carbon offset for air travel
Excludes:
Airfare (estimated at $600). Group airfare option may be available.
Tuition
Travel insurance with trip cancellation and interruption coverage - highly recommended
Activities and meals not described in itinerary
Lodging
Mid-range hotel accommodations. Double occupancy, breakfast included onsite.
Group Size:
20-27 students, 3 faculty leaders
Payment Process
$300 - non-refundable deposit per student is due to register
$500 - 2nd non-refundable deposit is due March 26, 2026
$590 - $790 Balance amount is due April 25, 2026
The balance can be paid in installments monthly or otherwise, but the total amount must be paid at the latest 2 months prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
61 Days or more before first day Program - 100% of Program Fee less any non-refundable deposits
31-60 Days in advance of first day of the Program Dates - 50% of Program Fee
30 Days or less in advance of the first day of the Program Dates or During the Program - No refund
We recommend all participants to purchase travel insurance with cancellation coverage.
Course Information
Enrollment in the required course will occur in Fall 2025 once registered for this tour.
