The general’s campaign through the South is known for its brutality against civilians. For the enslaved who followed his army ...

Lake Minnetonka, the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, Minnehaha Creek and Minnehaha Falls – have been the foundation of life in here for centuries. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has been ...

Welcome to Natchez, Mississippi. Nestled on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, Natchez is a town that feels like it’s ...

According to census records, the number of slaves in America went from 894,452 in 1800 to 3,953,587 in 1860. During that ... For example, Natchez, Mississippi, the cotton-growing capital of ...

The first four miles of the railroad were opened in 1852, and its train was the first to operate west of the Mississippi River. The railroad reached Jefferson City in 1854, Tipton in 1858, and Sedalia ...

From its antebellum mansions to its down-home eateries, from its outdoor adventures to its small-town charm, Eufaula is a place that reminds us of the simple joys in life – good food, good company, ...

"Towboat On The River" (1953) explores the significance of American rivers as vital transportation highways, tracing their ...

A first-of-its-kind project seeking to restore river ecosystems along 39 miles of the Lower Mississippi River has federal ...

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - 35 members of the Mississippi River Basin Panel visited the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies on Wednesday to learn more about South Mississippi’s marine environment.

The Mississippi River’s cultural and historical significance as a transportation route has made it a source of inspiration for many types of music. That music of the river was the focus of ...

The early days of America are often told from the perspective of the East Coast, where George Washington and company forged a ...

Fish, a gar and a catfish, both native to the Mississippi River swim in an aquarium at the Mississippi River Museum in Tunica, Mississippi on Feb, 7, 2025. Credit: Karen Pulfer Focht / Tennessee ...