Excellent points and congratulations! There is nothing better than teaching a subject and actually going to the actual places where history and these events happened! It is a blessing for not only the children, but also the parents as well! It is amazing the amount of history and information that we either never learned, or we were misled on. Also folks, please remember that we don't need to always think of the "Big" historical sites... There is SO much history and information right in our own backyards! It is shocking the things we do not know about our very own Cities, Counties, and States (also consider getting involved in what is going on locally!) which do not require large expenditures of time or money. Start locally and branch out from there. Learning doesn't ONLY have to do with books. Your children will remember the experiences with you so much more! Have Fun!