MEMPHIS TO NE W ORLE A NS A BOA RD THE QUEEN OF THE M IS S IS S IPP I

May 11 to 21, 2018

For years, one of our signature programs was a cruise on the Mississippi

River aboard the legendary Delta Queen.

Join us as we return to celebrate America’s

greatest waterway aboard the elegant

sternwheeler, Queen of the Mississippi. Our

journey explores the rich traditions of the

South—all the history, music and hospitality

for which southern states are famous—as we

cruise from Memphis to New Orleans. With

faculty leader Professor James T. Campbell

and a variety of local experts, we’ll discuss the

history that unfolded in the Lower Mississippi

Valley, from the Civil War through the Civil

Rights Movement. Join us on “the Big Muddy”

next spring!

CRESCENT CITY CONNECTION BRIDGE, NEW ORLEANS

CAPTIONHighlightsE X P L O R E the land where the blues were born, and swing to the sounds of Dixieland jazz at New Orleans’ legendary Preservation Hall.

D I S C O V E R the storied past of the South on visits to well-preserved antebellum homes and historic plantations.

L E A R N about the impact of Hurricane Katrina and the ongoing efforts to protect and restore the people and places of the Lower Mississippi.

N A V I G AT E the “Mighty Mississippi” aboard a paddlewheeler launched in 2015 that combines 21st-century amenities with 19th-century riverboat ambience.

BRETT S. THOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY

COVER: FRENCH QUARTER, NEW ORLEANS

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Stanford Faculty Leader

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S I G N U P O N L I N E : alumni.stanford.edu/trip?mississippi2018O R B Y P H O N E : (650) 725-1093

M A R K T WA I N

“The Mississippi

River will always

have its own

way; no engi-

neering skill can

persuade it to

do otherwise.”

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J A M E S T . C A M P B E L L , M A ’ 8 3 , P H D ’ 8 9 , is the Edgar E. Robinson Professor

in United States History at Stanford. He teaches a wide variety of courses, including lecture

courses in American, African American and African history; seminars on Slavery and the Civil

War; the Harlem Renaissance, and the history of American film. Professor Campbell’s current

research focuses on historical memory, exploring the stories societies tell about themselves,

not only in history books, but also in museums and movies and at memorials and historic

sites. Having grown up near the Mississippi in western Illinois, Professor Campbell spent

much of his childhood exploring the legendary river’s sloughs and backwaters. He is looking

forward to being back on the river again and sharing his insights into its history with us.

— At Stanford: Director of Residential Programs, since 2015;

professor, history department, since 2008; Barbara and Buzz McCoy

University Fellow in Undergraduate Education; director, Research Institute

for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity, 2010–2012

— Historical consultant on documentary film projects (e.g., PBS) and

museum exhibitions (e.g., Smithsonian Institution Museum)

— Author, Freedom Now: The Civil Rights Movement in American History

and Memory; Middle Passages: African American Journeys to Africa,

1787-2005 and Race, Nation, and Empire in American History

— BA, history, 1980, Yale University

— MA, 1983, and PhD, 1989, both history, Stanford University

FRENCH QUARTER, NEW ORLEANS

FRIDAY, MAY 11HOME CITIES / MEMPHIS, TENNESSEEArrive independently in Memphis, Tennessee’s largest city and the third-largest port on the Mississippi. Check in to the famous Peabody Hotel, and meet fellow travelers at a welcome

reception tonight, followed by a classic southern-style dinner and live blues show.

PEABODY HOTEL (D)

SATURDAY, MAY 12MEMPHIS / EMBARKVisit the National Civil Rights Museum, which recounts the history of the Civil Rights Movement up to Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, assassination and is housed in the motel where King was killed. Embark the Queen of the Mississippi and enjoy lunch onboard. Meet the captain and crew at this evening’s reception before dinner. QUEEN OF THE MISSISSIPPI (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, MAY 13CRUISING THE MISSISSIPPIRelax onboard as we make

our way leisurely down the

wide Mississippi River toward Vicksburg. Attend a lecture, enjoy the onboard amenities and watch the passing scenery from our sternwheeler’s sun deck. Arrive in Vicksburg this afternoon and enjoy a walking tour of the historic district, including the Old Courthouse. QUEEN OF

THE MISSISSIPPI (B,L,D)

MONDAY, MAY 14VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPIVicksburg’s strategic location made it a stronghold against the Union forces during the Civil War until General Grant forced the surrender of Confederate troops on July 4, 1863, after 42 days of siege. At Vicksburg National Military Park, explore the best-preserved Civil War battlefield in the U.S., and get a vivid sense of the landscape, fortifications and strategies that helped turn the tide of the war in favor of the North. Also view the Cairo restored ironclad gunboat on display here. QUEEN OF THE MISSISSIPPI (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, MAY 15NATCHEZIn Natchez, enter the world of crinoline, hoopskirts and sprawling antebellum mansions. In its early days, rowdy Natchez was dubbed the “most wicked hellhole” in the U.S., but as the cotton industry grew, the city

became a center of wealth and culture. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Union forces occupied the city, and it was here that General Grant plotted the capture of Vicksburg. The occupation proved a blessing in disguise, as Grant’s orders to protect the town saved Natchez from widespread damage. Today Natchez is one of the best-preserved of the South’s major cities and boasts more than 200 antebellum buildings. QUEEN OF

THE MISSISSIPPI (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16ST. FRANCISVILLE, LOUISIANAWe spend today in St. Francisville in central Louisiana, which, to this day, boasts some of the most beautiful antebellum plantations in the South. In the 1850s, more than half of America’s millionaires made their fortunes producing cotton, tobacco, sugar cane and indigo in the fertile valley surrounding the city. Visit Rosedown Plantation, an exquisitely preserved estate showcasing the traditions and lifestyles of the Old South’s wealthiest inhabitants. Local guides at the plantation will offer insights into the culture of the region as they share with us tales of the families who lived here. QUEEN OF THE MISSISSIPPI (B,L,D)

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FRENCH QUARTER, NEW ORLEANS

THURSDAY, MAY 17BATON ROUGELouisiana’s capital, Baton Rouge, whose French name comes from a “red stick” spotted by an early French explorer that marked a boundary between two native hunting grounds, lies in the heart of southern Louisiana, an area famous for its unique culture, Cajun cuisine and lively music. It’s home to Louisiana State University and where legendary Governor Huey Long championed the common man before his assassination at the age of 42 in 1935. During our day here, learn about the history of exiled Acadians from Nova Scotia and African slaves whose stories have been preserved by their descendants. QUEEN OF THE

MISSISSIPPI (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, MAY 18OAK VALLEY PLANTATIONStroll up the broad avenue of 28 intertwining live oaks that give the Oak Alley Plantation its name. Built in the 1830s, this 7,000-square-foot Greek Revival mansion framed by 28 Doric columns and sitting on 25 acres of grounds is a national historic landmark epitomizing the grandeur and hospitality of a bygone era. Tour the beautifully restored interior of the Big House, the Confederate commanding officer’s tent, the blacksmith shop with the original forge and the

reconstructed slave quarters. QUEEN OF THE MISSISSIPPI (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, MAY 19NEW ORLEANS / DISEMBARKArrive this morning in the Crescent City, where steamboats once lined up by the score to discharge their “white gold”: cotton. After disembarking our riverboat, enjoy a walking tour of the French Quarter, with its eclectic mix of Spanish, French, Creole and American architecture. Also known as the Vieux Carré, it sits on a crescent of land near the mouth of the Mississippi River on some of the highest ground in New Orleans. Intimate and unique, the city’s oldest and most beloved neighborhood has inspired notable writers and painters since the time of John James Audubon. After our walking tour, enjoy a lunch of classic New Orleans specialties at one of its many world-famous eateries. ROYAL SONESTA (B,L)

SUNDAY, MAY 20NEW ORLEANSToday, with the help of our Stanford contacts, visit the Ninth Ward and retrace the events of Hurricane Katrina. See where the levees broke, hear first-person accounts and learn about the rebuilding efforts that continue

to this day. Celebrate the culmination of our journey in style at Preservation Hall this evening with a performance by the legendary Preservation Hall Band, followed by our gala farewell reception and dinner. ROYAL SONESTA (B,D)

MONDAY, MAY 21NEW ORLEANS / HOME CITIESAfter breakfast, bid farewell to New Orleans and transfer to the airport for return flights home. (B)

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The 149-passenger sternwheeler, Queen of the Mississippi, recalls the grandeur of historic riverboats while possessing the latest safety, environmental and construction technologies. The Queen of the Mississippi has the look of a traditional riverboat but with extensive amenities, a faster speed and a high level of comfort. Features include exceptionally large staterooms, three lounges, a library, an elegant dining salon and an elevator that services all passenger decks.

Program Cost* Rates are per person, based on double occupancy unless otherwise specified.

* Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person

Category A, 304 sq. ft. $9,795

Category AAR, 304 sq. ft. with balcony $10,695

Category AAL, 304 sq. ft. with balcony $11,595

Category AAC, 304 sq. ft. with balcony $11,895

Owner’s Suite, 352 sq. ft. with balcony $13,795

Category AAR or AAL (SINGLE), 210 sq. ft. $12,895

Queen of the Mississippi

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

D A T E SMay 11 to 21, 2018 (11 days)

S I Z ELimited to 46 participants

I N C L U D E D3 nights of superior hotel accommodations 7 nights aboard the Queen of the Mississippi 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners Welcome / farewell receptions Bottled water on motor coaches Gratuities to guides, drivers and ship’s crew for all group activities All tours and shore excursions as de-scribed in the itinerary Minimal medical, accident and evacu-ation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program

N O T I N C L U D E DAir transportation Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Airport transfers Trip cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax

calls, laundry and gratuities for non-group services

A I R A R R A N G E M E N T SYou are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare to the start location of the program and from the end location of the program. These air purchases are NOT included in the program cost. To assist you in making these independent arrangements, we will send you information with your confirmation materials on when to arrive and depart.

W H A T T O E X P E C TWe consider this program to be mildly active. Most of our touring is done on foot. In some instances, such as museums, guided tours require climbing up and down several flights of stairs and standing in one place for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Travelers will have ample time to take in the beautiful scenery along the Mississippi River from the comfort of our riverboat. Some sites and museums do not allow buses to pull up in front, which might require a walk of several minutes to reach the entrance. The weather along the Mississippi during April will be mild, but there may be days of high humidity and showers and we will be away from our riverboat for several hours at a time. Participants should be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.

Deposit & Final PaymentA $1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold space for the Mississippi River program. Sign up online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?mississippi2018 or call the Travel/Study office at (650) 725-1093. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

Cancellations & RefundsDeposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply.

InsuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. You may choose to subscribe to optional trip-cancellation and baggage insurance. Information will be provided to travelers with their welcome materials. The product offered includes special benefits if you purchase your policy within 14 days of written confirmation of your participation on the trip.

EligibilityWe encourage membership in the Stanford Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $300 more than the members’ price. A person traveling as a paid guest of a current member will not be charged the nonmember fee. To purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

ResponsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect

to transportation and ship arrangements and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motor coach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. It is understood that the ship’s ticket, when issed, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise company. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in May 2017 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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MEMPH IS TO NE W OR L E A NS A BOA RD T HE QU EEN OF T HE M IS S IS S IPP I

May 11 to 21, 2018

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