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Apparently the Washington statue at Trafalgar Square is placed on dirt shipped from his home in Virginia because he had sworn never to stand on British soil again. So that's a bit like taking them to America.
Richard Price (who's at Bunhill cemetery, and whose home is a museum now, I believe) is a lesser know figure well connected to the American revolution, as well as an important figure in regard to the British empire.
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That's pretty close to where he lived as well so that sounds good.
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. Thought about Lewes but there's not a lot to see there apart from Paine's old house and the White Hart as mentioned.
I'm taking A2 kids to Berlin next year, which should be amazing/frustrating/terrifying.
tbc
I'm teaching AS-level students (age 16 and 17) the American Revolution and the British Empire 1857-1914 this year.
Any ideas of places to go for subject specific trips?
There's Benjamin Franklin's old house, and there's an American Museum near bath (though that seems to be mainly textiles and chairs and things), where else might be good?
Somewhere within a couple of hours of London preferably.