Looking for the New Madrid Fault
On a warm winter night 200 years ago chimneys toppled in Cincinnati, Ohio, steeple bells rang in Charleston, South Carolina and a new lake was formed in Tennessee. These quakes were centered near New Madrid. The next two months would see two more quakes of equal intensity, while hundreds of aftershocks continued into 1813. Join regional historian Dr. Frank Nickell as he takes you on a journey retracing the path of destruction. From Cape Girardeau to New Madrid (and beyond )you will get a first-hand view into the past and gain a better understanding of how a future quake could impact the region.
Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
Instructor: Dr. Frank Nickell and Julie Grueneberg
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fee: $59.00
Chasing History (in Southern Illinois and Kentucky)
Join us as we venture down the other side of the river from Cairo to Columbus in pursuit of history. This new trip showcases the impact of the 1812-1813 earthquakes as well as important Civil War and Native American sites. These include the site of the Battle of Belmont where you can retrace the footsteps of Ulysses S. Grant in the first combat test of the Civil War. Help us discover the beauty and history of “Little Egypt” in this all-inclusive trip that includes lunch!
Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
Instructor: Dr. Frank Nickell and Julie Grueneberg
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fee: $59.00
Dr. Frank Nickell, director of the Center for Regional History at Southeast Missouri State University, works with projects that explore the history of Southeast Missouri. He has extensive knowledge and a love for the region, making him the perfect tour leader.