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National Rivers Hall of Fame podcast

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Welcome to the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium’s National Rivers Hall of Fame podcast, where you can explore the riveting stories of fascinating people that lived remarkable lives and shaped American history along the banks of the continent’s vast network of rivers. This podcast is produced in partnership by the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and Riverhistory.com.

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036 James Rees

October 24, 2018 21:00 - 5 minutes - 5.86 MB

In this episode we highlight a craftsman in the development of steamboats in the United States and around the world:  James Rees.  Enjoy more fascinating true stories at www.riverhistory.com  

035 Sacagawea

October 17, 2018 21:00 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MB

In this episode we highlight the female Native American interpreter who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition: Sacagawea. Learn about her impact on the expedition. Enjoy more fascinating true stories at www.riverhistory.com

034 Richard Bissell

September 05, 2018 21:00 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MB

His stories of the rivers earned him the title “Modern Day Mark Twain.” In this episode we highlight Richard Bissell. For more information about RiverHistory.com's audiobook series of incredible true stories, CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE to register to receive an update when we publish a new episode. Thank you and enjoy!

033 Nicholas Roosevelt

August 29, 2018 21:00 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MB

This episode highlights the builder and captain of the first steamboat to journey down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers: Nicholas Roosevelt. For more information about RiverHistory.com's full audiobook about Roosevelt and his amazing adventure, CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE to register for updates when we publish a new episode.

032 Robert Fulton

July 18, 2018 21:00 - 6 minutes - 6.64 MB

He misleadingly is known as “the inventor of the steamboat.” Learn why, but also the amazing impact of Robert Fulton. Enjoy more amazing stories from history at: www.riverhistory.com

31 Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

July 11, 2018 21:00 - 7 minutes - 7.48 MB

They led the United States first epic exploration to locate a trade route across the continent: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. To enjoy more fascinating historical stories, visit: www.riverhistory.com

030 George Caleb Bingham

July 04, 2018 21:00 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MB

In an age when the camera was not widely available, Bingham captured unique portrayals of his fellow citizens in Missouri and their way of life.  Bingham’s paintings not only preserve a legacy of America’s rivers before the steamboat era, but evoked a spirit of river life rarely captured in art. I encourage you to do an internet search for his work to enjoy these early masterpieces and wonderful river scenes. For more great historical stories, visit: www.riverhistory.com  

029 Captain Isaiah Sellers

June 27, 2018 21:00 - 5 minutes - 5.84 MB

There was another Mark Twain before Mark Twain, and that was Captain Isaiah Sellers. Enjoying brief, amazing, true stories? Cool, huh? Then consider the fascinating learning programs available at www.riverhistory.com

028 John and Washington Roebling

June 21, 2018 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MB

Timeless and beautiful suspension bridges. Advancements in design, engineering, and materials. This episode highlights the remarkable career of John A. Roebling and his son, Washington Roebling. For more brief, amazing, historical stories, visit www.riverhistory.com

027 Zadok Cramer

March 07, 2018 22:00 - 6 minutes - 3.89 MB

In the early 1800s, if you wanted to go west, you needed the help of Zadoc Cramer. Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/national-rivers-hall-of-fame-podcast/id1296502985   Visit the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium website here: http://www.rivermuseum.com   Enjoy more podcasts and audiobooks sharing amazing stories of the westward growth of the United States along the banks of America's rivers at: https://www.ri...

26 Ben Lucien Burman

February 28, 2018 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.28 MB

Ben Lucien Burman wrote more than 20 books including several about the Mississippi River including the beloved “Steamboat ‘Round the Bend” which was adapted into a movie and featured a performance by Will Rogers. 

025 John Streckfus

February 21, 2018 14:07 - 6 minutes - 3.89 MB

Captain John Streckfus was one of the first people to build a steamboat business focused on excursions, sightseeing, and dance music.

024 William Peter Sprague

November 15, 2017 22:00 - 5 minutes - 2.94 MB

Peter Sprague was one of the most prolific boat builders of the 19th century. The boat he built that carried his name was perhaps the most famous towboat of the 20th century. Subscribe to this show on iTunes by clicking this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/national-rivers-hall-of-fame-podcast/id1296502985  

023 John Wesley Powell

November 08, 2017 22:00 - 7 minutes - 4.62 MB

Geologist, teacher, Civil War veteran, explorer, ethnologist, and author. Highlights of the remarkable life of John Wesley Powell.

022 E W Gould

November 01, 2017 21:00 - 4 minutes - 6.02 MB

Some river aficionados might recognize Emerson W. Gould as a 19th century river historian, but few realize that he had an active river career as well. In 1848 Gould was one of the five organizers of the Naples Packet Co. and in 1853 he advocated iron hulls for boats, preceding both William Hopkins and James Eads.

021 Captain Mary B Greene

October 25, 2017 21:00 - 5 minutes - 8.36 MB

One of the handful of early female Captains, she grew to be legendary. This episode highlights the amazing life and career of Captain Mary Becker Greene. Captain Mary ended her career aboard the infamous "Delta Queen" steamboat. For more information about RiverHistory.com's fascinating audiobook about that boat's incredible career, CLICK HERE.

020 James Rumsey

October 18, 2017 21:00 - 4 minutes - 6.56 MB

Twenty years before Robert Fulton debuted his successful steamboat, James Rumsey unveiled his revolutionary “jet” propelled steamboat in 1787.

019 Henry Rowe Schoolcraft

October 11, 2017 21:00 - 6 minutes - 9.76 MB

In this episode we highlight the leader of the 1832 expedition to the locate the source of the Mississippi River: Henry Rowe Schoolcraft.

018 Henry Bosse

September 27, 2017 21:00 - 5 minutes - 7.64 MB

This episode highlights the career of artist and engineer Henry Bosse who captured on glass plate negatives a dramatic transformation of the Mississippi River.

017 Orrin Ingram and the Ingram Family

September 20, 2017 21:00 - 4 minutes - 6.08 MB

In this episode we highlight the founder of the family business that has grown to be a leader in river shipping: Orrin Ingram and the Ingram Family

016 Charles Ellet Jr

July 27, 2017 16:00 - 5 minutes - 7.52 MB

Today we highlight an 1800s engineer, bridge builder, and the visionary of today’s modern flood control system – Charles Ellet, Jr.

015 Alexander Mackenzie

July 12, 2017 21:00 - 4 minutes - 7.07 MB

In this episode we highlight the first Euro-American to cross North America: Alexander Mackenzie.

014 Dr. Louis Hunter

July 05, 2017 21:00 - 4 minutes - 6.74 MB

This episode highlights the author of one of the great masterworks in chronicling the importance of river transportation and the steamboat era: Dr. Louis C. Hunter.

013 Captain Joseph LaBarge

June 28, 2017 21:00 - 6 minutes - 8.67 MB

In this episode, we review the life of one of the great Missouri River steamboat captains, Captain Joseph LaBarge.

012 DeWitt Clinton

June 21, 2017 21:00 - 5 minutes - 8.06 MB

A canal to connect trade from the Great Lakes across New York to the Hudson River -- that was the vision and accomplishment of New York governor DeWitt Clinton.

011 La Salle

June 14, 2017 21:00 - 5 minutes - 7.82 MB

In this episode we feature René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. La Salle was one of North America’s foremost explorers whose travels expanded knowledge of the Ohio River, the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi River valley. La Salle led the first expedition down the Mississippi River all the way to the Gulf of Mexico in 1682, establishing France’s claim to the vast Mississippi River drainage basin. His vision of a New France stretching from Quebec to the Gulf of Mexico anticipated the f...

010 George Catlin

June 07, 2017 21:00 - 6 minutes - 7.11 MB

George Catlin committed his incredible artistic skills to capturing the scenery of the great American west and the culture of the Native Americans. Learn about his amazing life and career.

009 Captain Mary Miller

May 31, 2017 21:00 - 5 minutes - 8.02 MB

Captain Mary Miller was the first woman in the United States to earn her master's license. Learn more about her life and career.

008 John Fitch

May 24, 2017 21:00 - 6 minutes - 8.66 MB

This episode highlights the accomplishments of inventor John Fitch. Two decades before Robert Fulton's first commercially-successful steamboat, Fitch was the first American to use a steam engine to propel a boat. His 1787 debut of mechanized transportation changed the history of the United States.

007 Jim Bridger

May 18, 2017 16:00 - 5 minutes - 7.95 MB

This episode highlights the life and career of fur-trapper, trader, and mountain man Jim Bridger.

006 Stephen Foster

May 10, 2017 21:00 - 6 minutes - 8.74 MB

Stephen Foster was one of America's first great and prolific composers. His music has endured for a century and a half. And his life was full of drama. Enjoy!

005 Black Hawk

May 03, 2017 21:00 - 5 minutes - 7.98 MB

In this episode, we focus on Sauk Indian leader Black Hawk and his role in what became known as the Black Hawk War.   Welcome to the National Rivers Hall of Fame podcast, where you can explore the riveting stories of fascinating people that lived remarkable lives and shaped American history along the banks of the continent’s vast network of rivers. This podcast is produced in partnership by the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and Riverhistory.com.

004 James Eads

April 26, 2017 16:00 - 7 minutes - 8.74 MB

James Eads is one of the most influential early engineers in river history. His contributions revolutionized transportation and even helped the Union win the Civil War. What a career! What a life! Enjoy!

003 Marquette and Joliet

April 20, 2017 12:00 - 9 minutes - 11.4 MB

In this episode, we feature a National Rivers Hall of Fame inductees Jacques Marquette & Louis Joliet. These two brave men led the first extensive European exploration along much of the Mississippi River in 1673. At that time, very little was known of the Mississippi River by anyone other than the Native Americans that had lived and traded along the river for thousands of years. Their incredible adventure opened the way for further European exploration and eventual settlement.

002 John James Audubon

April 20, 2017 11:00 - 10 minutes - 15.3 MB

It was once written about John James Audubon that he had “imparted to the study of natural history the grace and fascination of romance.” This episode highlights his background and amazing accomplishments. .

001 Introduction to the National Rivers Hall of Fame podcast

April 20, 2017 06:56 - 4 minutes - 7.2 MB

Welcome to the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium’s National Rivers Hall of Fame podcast, where you can explore the riveting stories of fascinating people that lived remarkable lives and shaped American history along the banks of the continent’s vast network of rivers.   This podcast is produced in partnership by the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and Riverhistory.com.   In this introductory episode, we want to take just a few minutes to introduce to you t...

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