Articles related to "Natchez"
The Natchez Trace Parkway: Perfect for Slow Cruising
The Natchez Trace Parkway blends into the region’s bucolic natural setting as it winds casually for 450-miles from Nashville, Tennessee, to Natchez, Mississippi. It holds stories about heroes, leaders and outlaws, and was once the most heavily traveled byway in the Old Southwest. Don’t hurry when traveling on the Natchez Trace Parkway. This is a lazy road. #######
natchez • trace • parkway • mississippi • tennessee
The Natchez Trace Parkway blends into the region’s bucolic natural setting as it winds casually for 450-miles from Nashville, Tennessee, to Natchez, Mississippi. It holds stories about heroes, leaders and outlaws, and was once the most heavily traveled byway in the Old Southwest. Don’t hurry when traveling on the Natchez Trace Parkway. This is a lazy road. #######
natchez • trace • parkway • mississippi • tennessee
Disaster in Natchez
Near Natchez some Indians come aboard the Roosevelt’s barge and demand whiskey. Sick fever strikes those aboard, and the barge nearly sinks.
roosevelt • natchez • mississippi river • indians • ohio river
Near Natchez some Indians come aboard the Roosevelt’s barge and demand whiskey. Sick fever strikes those aboard, and the barge nearly sinks.
roosevelt • natchez • mississippi river • indians • ohio river
The Natchez Trace
Though not as famous as the National Road, the Natcheze Trace was vital to the farmers and trademen in the early nineteenth century
natchez trace • thomas jefferson hernando de soto • choctaw • chickasaw • tennessee
Though not as famous as the National Road, the Natcheze Trace was vital to the farmers and trademen in the early nineteenth century
natchez trace • thomas jefferson hernando de soto • choctaw • chickasaw • tennessee
Top Five Deadliest US Tornadoes
In the list of the deadliest tornadoes in America, here are the top five twisters which are ranked according to the number of deaths.
top five most deadliest us tornadoes • worst twisters recorded united states • deadliest tornadoes america f5 f4 fujita scale • top five twisters ranked number deaths • missouri illinois indiana affected by tri-state to
In the list of the deadliest tornadoes in America, here are the top five twisters which are ranked according to the number of deaths.
top five most deadliest us tornadoes • worst twisters recorded united states • deadliest tornadoes america f5 f4 fujita scale • top five twisters ranked number deaths • missouri illinois indiana affected by tri-state to
The Antebellum Experience
The era immediately prior to the Civil War is one of America's best-preserved times. Here are some places you might want to visit if you ever get the Old South in your blood.
civil war • south • antebellum • plantations • natchez
The era immediately prior to the Civil War is one of America's best-preserved times. Here are some places you might want to visit if you ever get the Old South in your blood.
civil war • south • antebellum • plantations • natchez
The Death of Meriwether Lewis
Scholars have long wondered if Lewis was a victim of foul play, or if he committed suicide. In 2009, the 200th anniversary of his death, the debate intensified.
lewis and clark expedition • corps of discovery • murder of meriwether lewis • suicide of meriwether lewis • william clark
Scholars have long wondered if Lewis was a victim of foul play, or if he committed suicide. In 2009, the 200th anniversary of his death, the debate intensified.
lewis and clark expedition • corps of discovery • murder of meriwether lewis • suicide of meriwether lewis • william clark
1946 Champ Assault Defied Injury
Crippled by a surveyor's stake as a yearling, Assault showed tenacity on the track, surprising his trainer, Max Hirsch, on the way to a Triple Crown title.
1946 kentucky derby • 1946 preakness stakes • 1946 belmont stakes • assault • warren mehrtens
Crippled by a surveyor's stake as a yearling, Assault showed tenacity on the track, surprising his trainer, Max Hirsch, on the way to a Triple Crown title.
1946 kentucky derby • 1946 preakness stakes • 1946 belmont stakes • assault • warren mehrtens
Alligators and Catholics
An alligator makes repeated visits to the Roosevelt's barge. A French Catholic couple robs them of their sleep.
roosevelt • natchez • mississippi river • crucifix • baton rouge
An alligator makes repeated visits to the Roosevelt's barge. A French Catholic couple robs them of their sleep.
roosevelt • natchez • mississippi river • crucifix • baton rouge
From Poverty to Painter
John James Audubon moves to Kentucky but lands in debtors' prison. He travels to Natchez and New Orleans.
audubon • american artist • ornithologist • america • new orleans
John James Audubon moves to Kentucky but lands in debtors' prison. He travels to Natchez and New Orleans.
audubon • american artist • ornithologist • america • new orleans
Lydia in a World Gone Crazy
Lydia Roosevelt survives the devastating destruction caused by the New Madrid Earthquake. The steamboat New Orleans reaches New Orleans.
roosevelt • new madrid earthquake • mississippi river • tennessee • alligators
Lydia Roosevelt survives the devastating destruction caused by the New Madrid Earthquake. The steamboat New Orleans reaches New Orleans.
roosevelt • new madrid earthquake • mississippi river • tennessee • alligators
Meriwether Lewis Biography
Meriwether Lewis is justly famous for leading the Corps of Discovery to the Pacific Ocean. But Lewis the man is harder to reach. He also had a mysterious death.
lewis and clark expedition • meriwether lewis • william clark • sacagawea • thomas jefferson
Meriwether Lewis is justly famous for leading the Corps of Discovery to the Pacific Ocean. But Lewis the man is harder to reach. He also had a mysterious death.
lewis and clark expedition • meriwether lewis • william clark • sacagawea • thomas jefferson
The Roosevelts Reach New Orleans
The Roosevelts spend three bad nights in a Baton Rouge barroom before reaching New Orleans. Fulton and Livingston design them a steamboat.
roosevelt • natchez • mississippi river • indians • ohio river
The Roosevelts spend three bad nights in a Baton Rouge barroom before reaching New Orleans. Fulton and Livingston design them a steamboat.
roosevelt • natchez • mississippi river • indians • ohio river
François René Chateaubriand
Biography of François René Chateaubriand, influential French writer famous for Memoirs from Beyond the Grave. Founder of French Romanticism.
chateaubriand biography • francois rene chateaubriand • works of chateaubriand • founder of french romantic movement in literature • chateaubriand memoirs from beyond the grave
Biography of François René Chateaubriand, influential French writer famous for Memoirs from Beyond the Grave. Founder of French Romanticism.
chateaubriand biography • francois rene chateaubriand • works of chateaubriand • founder of french romantic movement in literature • chateaubriand memoirs from beyond the grave
William Johnson and Fanny Kemble, Diarists
A businessman and a British actress who married a southern planter and observed the institution of slavery in the U.S. wrote about what they saw. Both were born in 1809.
william johnson • black mississippi businessman • black barbers • fanny kemble • diary about slavery in georgia
A businessman and a British actress who married a southern planter and observed the institution of slavery in the U.S. wrote about what they saw. Both were born in 1809.
william johnson • black mississippi businessman • black barbers • fanny kemble • diary about slavery in georgia
Fall Foliage Across America
Fall is a great time of the year for families to experience some spectacular aspects of nature at its finest.
fall foliage • family outdoors • autumn trees • state parks • national forests
Fall is a great time of the year for families to experience some spectacular aspects of nature at its finest.
fall foliage • family outdoors • autumn trees • state parks • national forests
Varina Howell Davis
Some interesting facts about the First Lady of the Confederacy, Varina Howell Davis...from her early days in Mississippi to her last years in New York City.
civil war • jefferson davis • mrs. jefferson davis • varina howell davis • natchez
Some interesting facts about the First Lady of the Confederacy, Varina Howell Davis...from her early days in Mississippi to her last years in New York City.
civil war • jefferson davis • mrs. jefferson davis • varina howell davis • natchez
Myth and Folklore: Birthwort
Birthwort. The very name has the reek of folklore; a plant (‘wort’) useful in childbirth, and perhaps other female conditions. Actually, it has had a much wider range of applications.
myth and folklore: birthwort • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • biology
Birthwort. The very name has the reek of folklore; a plant (‘wort’) useful in childbirth, and perhaps other female conditions. Actually, it has had a much wider range of applications.
myth and folklore: birthwort • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • biology
Ludwig Lew Wetzel Indian Fighter
In the 18th century Ohio frontier Ludwig "Lewis" Wetzel served as the boogeyman of the forests on his one-man revenge-fueled warpath
obsession • frontiersman ludwig wetzel • lew wetzel • lewis wetzel • virginia colony
In the 18th century Ohio frontier Ludwig "Lewis" Wetzel served as the boogeyman of the forests on his one-man revenge-fueled warpath
obsession • frontiersman ludwig wetzel • lew wetzel • lewis wetzel • virginia colony
Want a Cheap Late Winter Vacation?
Usually overlooked by tourists - state parks can offer the best in local sights, activities and often reasonable lodging options.
cheap vacation • winter • camping • state park • beach
Usually overlooked by tourists - state parks can offer the best in local sights, activities and often reasonable lodging options.
cheap vacation • winter • camping • state park • beach
Drake's Salt Works: History and Festival
History of Drake's Salt Works in north Louisiana and an invitation to the annual festival held in Goldonna on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend in September.
reuben drake • drake's • salt works • goldonna • louisiana
History of Drake's Salt Works in north Louisiana and an invitation to the annual festival held in Goldonna on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend in September.
reuben drake • drake's • salt works • goldonna • louisiana
The Loves of Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis' first wife dies shortly after their marriage. Some years later, he marries teenaged Varina Howell.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
Jefferson Davis' first wife dies shortly after their marriage. Some years later, he marries teenaged Varina Howell.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
Winter Interest IV - Colorful Twigs and Bark
Believe it or not, you can get plenty of bright, hot color in your winter garden - just choose shrubs and trees with brightly colored or patterned bark.
Believe it or not, you can get plenty of bright, hot color in your winter garden - just choose shrubs and trees with brightly colored or patterned bark.
New Era in River Transportation
Lydia Roosevelt’s husband wants to take a steamboat all the way from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. Although pregnant, Lydia is determined to go also.
roosevelt • pittsburgh • new orleans • river transportation in the 1800s • mississippi river
Lydia Roosevelt’s husband wants to take a steamboat all the way from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. Although pregnant, Lydia is determined to go also.
roosevelt • pittsburgh • new orleans • river transportation in the 1800s • mississippi river
OCTOBER ADVENTURES IN MISSISSIPPI
October is a great time to take an adventure in Mississippi. This article gives ideas for a family adventure.
mississippi • family fun • family activities • family adventures • october
October is a great time to take an adventure in Mississippi. This article gives ideas for a family adventure.
mississippi • family fun • family activities • family adventures • october
Burial Records for 250,000 Union Soldiers
Twenty-seven volumes of Civil War records published from 1865 to 1871 became so rare that these burial records were reprinted in the 1990s.
civil war • civil war burial records • burial records for union soldiers • union casualties of civil war • reprints of civil war burial records
Twenty-seven volumes of Civil War records published from 1865 to 1871 became so rare that these burial records were reprinted in the 1990s.
civil war • civil war burial records • burial records for union soldiers • union casualties of civil war • reprints of civil war burial records
Farm Stay in Western Tennessee
Fall is a great time to visit the guest cottage at Stillwaters Farm, which offers a rustic vacation opportunity a mere 90 miles from Memphis.
agritourism destination • stillwaters farm cottage • henderson chester county tennessee • handmade crafts • west tennessee fall
Fall is a great time to visit the guest cottage at Stillwaters Farm, which offers a rustic vacation opportunity a mere 90 miles from Memphis.
agritourism destination • stillwaters farm cottage • henderson chester county tennessee • handmade crafts • west tennessee fall
Former Governor Jimmie Davis Dies at 101
Davis' obituary, a brief biography, filmography, links and the words to his famous song, "You Are My Sunshine."
louisiana • history • governor james houston davis • jimmie • you are my sunshine
Davis' obituary, a brief biography, filmography, links and the words to his famous song, "You Are My Sunshine."
louisiana • history • governor james houston davis • jimmie • you are my sunshine
Girlfriend Getaway to Seaside FL
Travel to Seaside, Florida where the perfect girlfriend getaway awaits at Inn by the Sea, Vera Bradley.
girlfriend getaway to seaside • inn by the sea • vera bradley • travel to seaside florida • florida travel
Travel to Seaside, Florida where the perfect girlfriend getaway awaits at Inn by the Sea, Vera Bradley.
girlfriend getaway to seaside • inn by the sea • vera bradley • travel to seaside florida • florida travel
John Charles Fremont – American Pathfinder
Fremont's mapping expeditions throughout the American West contributed greatly to the settlement and expansion of the United States of America.
john charles fremont • fremont • explorer • pathfinder • civil war general
Fremont's mapping expeditions throughout the American West contributed greatly to the settlement and expansion of the United States of America.
john charles fremont • fremont • explorer • pathfinder • civil war general
My Mississippi
Mississippi has a great deal to offer. Let me show you my Mississippi.
mississippi • mississippians • culture • william faulkner • john grisham
Mississippi has a great deal to offer. Let me show you my Mississippi.
mississippi • mississippians • culture • william faulkner • john grisham
New Orleans Captured by Admiral David Farragut
The capture and occupation of New Orleans closed the Mississippi River to trade and shut down the prosperous cotton exports to Europe while fueling Northern morale.
farragut captures new orleans • new orleans in the civil war • benjamin butler in new orleans • defenses of new orleans • why new orleans fell to the union
The capture and occupation of New Orleans closed the Mississippi River to trade and shut down the prosperous cotton exports to Europe while fueling Northern morale.
farragut captures new orleans • new orleans in the civil war • benjamin butler in new orleans • defenses of new orleans • why new orleans fell to the union
Over The Falls of the Ohio
The Roosevelts take the New Orleans over the Falls of the Ohio. A strange shaking of the earth is felt by country-folk.
roosevelt • mississippi river • ohio river • river transportation in the 1800s • steamboat
The Roosevelts take the New Orleans over the Falls of the Ohio. A strange shaking of the earth is felt by country-folk.
roosevelt • mississippi river • ohio river • river transportation in the 1800s • steamboat
Rules at Harvard College in the 1760s and 70s
At Harvard, just before the American Revolution, rules were strict and students, of course, broke them. One student, expelled for assault and a sexual romp, did well.
harvard • harvard college • rules for college students • campus rules • campus regulations
At Harvard, just before the American Revolution, rules were strict and students, of course, broke them. One student, expelled for assault and a sexual romp, did well.
harvard • harvard college • rules for college students • campus rules • campus regulations
Teaching Native American Culture
Tips and suggestions for teaching the cultural diversity and sophistication of Native American groups in the Social Studies or History classroom.
teaching native american culture • lesson plan ideas for teaching about indians • social studies projects to teach native american c • stereotypes and native americans • teaching cultural diversity in americvan history
Tips and suggestions for teaching the cultural diversity and sophistication of Native American groups in the Social Studies or History classroom.
teaching native american culture • lesson plan ideas for teaching about indians • social studies projects to teach native american c • stereotypes and native americans • teaching cultural diversity in americvan history
Weeden Island Culture
The Weeden Island Culture, which existed more than a thousand years ago, is considered to mark the cultural climax of Florida's prehistoric Gulf Coast region.
weeden island culture • prehistoric gulf coast • ocher • incised pottery • burial mounds
The Weeden Island Culture, which existed more than a thousand years ago, is considered to mark the cultural climax of Florida's prehistoric Gulf Coast region.
weeden island culture • prehistoric gulf coast • ocher • incised pottery • burial mounds
A French Proprietary Colony: 1712-1717
Maintaining a colony in the New World was a tremendous financial burden to the country of France. "Contracting out" seemed to be a solution. It was for the French government, but not for investor Antoine Crozat.
louisiana • proprietary • french • colony • history
Maintaining a colony in the New World was a tremendous financial burden to the country of France. "Contracting out" seemed to be a solution. It was for the French government, but not for investor Antoine Crozat.
louisiana • proprietary • french • colony • history
ARM CHAIR TRAVEL
When cold weather keeps you out of your fruit garden, begin planning those garden tours.
garden travel • garden tours • travel guides
When cold weather keeps you out of your fruit garden, begin planning those garden tours.
garden travel • garden tours • travel guides
H. R. Revels
H. R. Revels, first Black Republican U. S. senator, had to endure three days of debate as Democrats tried to deny him the seat to which he had been elected.
mississippi • h. r. revels • confederacy • constitution • dred scott case
H. R. Revels, first Black Republican U. S. senator, had to endure three days of debate as Democrats tried to deny him the seat to which he had been elected.
mississippi • h. r. revels • confederacy • constitution • dred scott case
Mississippian Culture
The Mississippian culture was the most advanced of the mound builders, founding the first city in indigenous North America.
mississippian culture • origins of • cultivation of agriculture • cahokia • mounds of
The Mississippian culture was the most advanced of the mound builders, founding the first city in indigenous North America.
mississippian culture • origins of • cultivation of agriculture • cahokia • mounds of
New and unusual small trees and shrubs
Looking for outstanding shrubs and trees for a small garden? At her lecture at the Civic Garden Centre in Toronto, Marion Jarvie gave us the scoop on some of the best!
city garden • floral • garden center • manitoba maples • canadian gardeners
Looking for outstanding shrubs and trees for a small garden? At her lecture at the Civic Garden Centre in Toronto, Marion Jarvie gave us the scoop on some of the best!
city garden • floral • garden center • manitoba maples • canadian gardeners
Samuel Ullman, author of "Youth"
Samuel Ullman was an influential businessman and city leader. However, as author of "Youth," he affected more lives than he could ever have imagined.
samuel ullman • youth • poet
Samuel Ullman was an influential businessman and city leader. However, as author of "Youth," he affected more lives than he could ever have imagined.
samuel ullman • youth • poet
Adventure USA - A personal essay
Essay showing one of my main American vacation experiences.
usa • us • america • united states of america • coach tour
Essay showing one of my main American vacation experiences.
usa • us • america • united states of america • coach tour
Historic St. James Parish
St. James parish is a great place to be from and to visit. Do you like history? You'll love the St. James historic site tour.
st. james • parish • louisiana • history • cabahanoce plantation
St. James parish is a great place to be from and to visit. Do you like history? You'll love the St. James historic site tour.
st. james • parish • louisiana • history • cabahanoce plantation
MORE HEROES
One month is not enough to cover all heroes in any one group. This completes February's article.
army • navy • marine corps • air force • war
One month is not enough to cover all heroes in any one group. This completes February's article.
army • navy • marine corps • air force • war
Summer Shrub Hit Parade Part Two
small shrubs • miniature shrubs • dwarf shrubs • diminutive shrubs • summer gardening with shrubs
small shrubs • miniature shrubs • dwarf shrubs • diminutive shrubs • summer gardening with shrubs
Natchitoches: Brick-Paved Front Street and Cane River Park
Journey into the past on these brick-paved blocks in downtown Natchitoches. Find art, take a tour and picnic by the river.
natchitoches • louisiana • historic district • front street • cane river park
Journey into the past on these brick-paved blocks in downtown Natchitoches. Find art, take a tour and picnic by the river.
natchitoches • louisiana • historic district • front street • cane river park
Wild Horses of the American West
The American Mustang has a rich and colorful history. Moreover, the breed provided the foundation for many other breeds, including the popular Quarter Horse.
wild horse • wild horses • american west • wild horse adoption • wild horse rescue
The American Mustang has a rich and colorful history. Moreover, the breed provided the foundation for many other breeds, including the popular Quarter Horse.
wild horse • wild horses • american west • wild horse adoption • wild horse rescue
Amy Grant Marries Vince Gill
Amy Grant marries Vince Gill!
amy grant marries vince gill • wedding of amy grant vince gill • christian singers get married • amy grant divorced grant chapman • country singer janice hall
Amy Grant marries Vince Gill!
amy grant marries vince gill • wedding of amy grant vince gill • christian singers get married • amy grant divorced grant chapman • country singer janice hall
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