Yale UniversityYale, a member of the Ivy League, is one of the oldest
universities in the country and one of the most distinguished in
the world. Its beautiful campus is home to a wealth of stunning
architectural achievements as well as multiple museums, exhibition
spaces and theatres. Visitors might browse the Beinecke Rare Book
and Manuscript Library or take in a performance of the Yale Glee
Club.Freedom Schooner AmistadLong Wharf Pier in New Haven is the homeport of the
Freedom Schooner Amistad, a re-creation of the schooner involved in
the 1839 Amistad Incident, in which a group of Africans being
transported to the Caribbean as slaves revolted and took over the
ship. The ship was seized by the US government, and the Africans
eventually won their freedom in a case before the US Supreme
Court.Peabody Museum of Natural HistoryThe stunning exhibitions of the Peabody Museum of
Natural History are sure to amaze visitors of all ages. In addition
to the Great Hall of Dinosaurs, visitors can discover Egyptian
mummies, sabre-toothed cats and Native American artefacts. Multiple
youth programs are held during the summer.
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