Riverhistory.com Podcast

005: The Lewis and Clark Expedition – A Journey of Discovery This episode highlights the drama, adventure, and impact of the 1804-06 expedition across the continent (and back) led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. This is one of the great adventure stories in American History, documented in great detail by the journals of those on the journey. Welcome to the RiverHistory.com podcast, sharing fascinating stories from U.S. river history to enlighten, enrich, and entertain curious minds. The rivers of America have long been thoroughfares of migration, transportation, and commerce. Here we explore the fascinating stories, remarkable people, and amazing significance of the rivers of America both then and now. Explore additional learning opportunities at www.riverhistory.com

004: The Louisiana Purchase – The role of the Mississippi River in the United States doubling in size. Today’s story is filled with international intrigue and secret deals, slave rebellion and global conquest, and the desire for the United States to control the Mississippi River and the all-important port of New Orleans. Welcome to the RiverHistory.com podcast, sharing fascinating stories from U.S. river history to enlighten, enrich, and entertain curious minds. The rivers of America have long been thoroughfares of migration, transportation, and commerce. Here we explore the fascinating stories, remarkable people, and amazing significance of the rivers of America both then and now. My name is Bill Wiemuth and I am your host and guide. I have been fortunate over the last two decades to study, write, produce and share about River History. I have shared my dynamic and entertaining presentations in more than 2,000 performances aboard more than 400 cruises and for organizations and corporate events across the U.S.

RHP003 RiverHistory.com Podcast - The Early River Explorers  This episode introduces the people and nations that explored and developed the rivers. Who was there first? How did they get there? What countries claimed what areas? How did the United States acquire the areas? Tune in to meet the characters of river history.  The early river explorers expanded knowledge and territorial claims. For ambitious nations with skilled sailors and explorers, the world was open for the picking. Just explore an area, assess its values, bring colonists. Start farms and villages and towns. Build forts and bring soldiers for security. Sink your roots in. Then that land and all its valuable commodities is yours. All yours.  These wild and brave and visionary travelers start the chess pieces moving on a global game of conquest. These events also all lay the pathway toward the United States opportunity to purchase a vast tract of land stretching from the Mississippi River to the wild western mountains.  This podcast shares fascin

002 The Significance of the Rivers - An overview of the importance of the rivers in history and today. For thousands of years, the rivers of America have served as transportation routes and carried the growth of the United States westward. This episode gives a broad overview of the impact the rivers on early U.S. development and in today's economy, culture, and environment. Host Bill Wiemuth has studied and written about the history of America's rivers for the past 15 years. He is a dynamic speaker and has delighted audiences aboard hundreds of cruises and delivered more than 1,000 presentations on cruises and for organizations and corporate events across the U.S. and internationally. Explore additional learning opportunities at www.riverhistory.com

Welcome to the RiverHistory.com podcast, sharing fascinating stories from United States river history to enlighten, enrich, and entertain curious minds. Enjoy this journey of discovery through the fascinating stories, remarkable people, and amazing significance of the rivers of America both then and now. For thousands of years, the rivers of America have served as transportation routes and carried the growth of the United States westward. This episode gives a broad overview of the impact the rivers on early U.S. development and in today's economy, culture, and environment. Host Bill Wiemuth has studied and written about the history of America's rivers for the past 15 years. He is a dynamic speaker and has delighted audiences aboard hundreds of cruises and delivered more than 1,000 presentations on cruises and for organizations and corporate events across the U.S. and internationally. Explore additional learning opportunities at www.riverhistory.com