USS Cairo

Day 13 - August 12th - Vicksburg, MS - Russellville, AR

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August 12th 2012
From Grammy's point of view: On this day we slept in (6:30?) it was sunny and warm. We headed to the Military National Battelfield in Vicksburg, a civil war monument for the soliders that fought there. After a quick history lesson at the visitor center, we headed out. It was a 16 mile trail around the park, that everyone was enjoying including hikers, bikers and moms with strollers. The ... read more

North America » United States » Arkansas » Russellville

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more