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Vincennes Rendezvous
In 1779, soldiers of the American Revolution set foot here to capture lands for the new United States. Over two centuries later, the revolutionaries are…
What One Man Did with the Skeletons in His Closet
Jay has a lot of skeletons in his closet. Oh, but there’s much more. He has skeletons just about everywhere – and then he decided…
Unearthing a Career
Jay’s father could have scolded him for what he’d unearthed. Most parents would say, “Put down that filthy thing!” His father didn’t do that though…
Where the Delta Meets the Ozarks
Today we welcome our listeners in southern MO and northern AR on 92.3 KSAR. Folks there may know of a town called Pow-a-tan, a once…
Remembering Powhatan, Arkansas
There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Powhatan, Arkansas. However, this was once a thriving city with steamboat traffic making it a unique port…
West of the Mississippi to Illinois
Today we head west of the Mississippi River to the state of Illinois. Yes, that is correct…we’re heading west across the great river to the…
Liberty Bell of the West
The Liberty Bell tolled for freedom in Philadelphia…or was it really in the state of Illinois. The surprising answer to that question can be found…
The Mighty Kaskaskia, Illinois
Roll back the clock 250 years and this city’s population might rival some of the largest towns on the east coast…yet it was in the…
The Historic Trees of Hero’s Park
Many towns have memorials to veterans. So, at first glance, the memorial in Carrollton, Missouri, while nice, may seem like a lot of others in…
Surviving the Rescue Attempt
American troops had finally made it to Manilla and were attempting to free POWs like Tom Crosby. Just when things seemed hopeful, the tables turned…
