This Day in History: US Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase

H ARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - On October 20, 1803, the US Senate would ratify the Louisiana Purchase, adding a large amount of ...
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Sawmill Museum keeps lumber history alive

Clinton was once known as the lumber capital of the world, and the Sawmill Museum on the banks of the Mississippi River keeps ...
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Rollin' on the river: How the Mississippi flows through American music, and inspires to this day

MARQUETTE, Iowa - It was just before sunset on the Mississippi River, the day's last bits of golden light dancing on the water, when four members of the band Big Blue Sky picked up their instruments ...

The oldest city in Mississippi was the first capital before Jackson. Here's where it is

The oldest city in Mississippi was founded in 1716. That makes it older than the founding of the United States of America.
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Minnesota's Adorable Town Along The Mississippi River Boasts A Jewel-Like Lake And Rich History

This Minnesota town has it all. Cast a line or kayak on the lake, peruse vintage cars or art, or try your hand at rock climbing on the iconic rock formation.
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Guided pontoon tours down the Mississippi River

The Forest History Center is offering a unique way to experience Minnesota’s natural and cultural history, from the water. Their guided pontoon tours along a quiet stretch of the Mississippi River ...
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Tradition runs deep at Alton’s Mississippi River Festival

The rebooted Mississippi River Festival is back for a second year, bringing lots of good music to the Alton, Illinois, riverfront on June 27 & 28, while honoring the legacy of the festival that came ...