States 19-21 – “Midwest Might: Indiana, Mississippi, Illinois”
Heartland heroes rise! Indiana (Dec. 11, 1816) raced ahead; Mississippi (Dec. 10, 1817) flowed with blues; Illinois (Dec. 3, 1818) built tall.
- History Spotlight: Lincoln’s legacy and Delta heritage.
- RV Adventures: IN’s Indiana Dunes NP; MS’s Natchez Trace; IL’s Starved Rock hikes.
- Media Magic: “Hoosiers” (PG, IN basketball); “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett from thesurlyhousewife.com/books-about-mississippi/.
- Hands-On Fun: Corn mazes and blues harmonica lessons.
- Membership Perks: ASTC at IL’s Adler Planetarium or NARM in MS’s Lauren Rogers Museum (free entry!).
- Challenge: Build a model skyscraper—towering American innovation!
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