States 16-18 – “Southern Expansion: Tennessee, Ohio, Louisiana”
Music, rivers, and culture explode! Tennessee (Jun. 1, 1796) rocked with volunteers; Ohio (Mar. 1, 1803) innovated; Louisiana (Apr. 30, 1812) spiced it up.
- History Spotlight: Trail of Tears and Louisiana Purchase.
- RV Adventures: TN’s Great Smoky Mountains; OH’s Cuyahoga Valley NP; LA’s Bayou camps.
- Media Magic: “Selma” (PG-13, civil rights); “A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams from thesurlyhousewife.com/books-about-louisiana/.
- Hands-On Fun: Banjo jams and gumbo cooking.
- Membership Perks: NARM at TN’s Frist Art Center or OH’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (big savings!).
- Challenge: Paddle a river or lake—feel the flow of American progress!
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