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May 15, 2008 - Great Rivers Museum Hosts Mid America River Expo

Kick off the upcoming summer recreation boating season with a safety celebration, in Alton, IL on the Great River Road.

Activities include: live pelican shows, segway rides, Mark Twain shows, boating classes and water safety programs for kids along with an appearance by Seamoor, the water safety sea serpent. Visitors can also get a look at radio controlled tugboats, submarines, ships and sailboats. Bring your own model boat and the craftsmen from the St. Louis Model Boat Club show you the skilled intricacies, details and secrets of model boat building.

The event, held at the National Great Rivers Museum, is free and open to the public. Registration was required by May 5 for the boating safety classes.

For more information, call 1-877-462-6979 or visit GreatRiverRoad.com.

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