It was at this site during the war a huge chain was stretched across the river from Mississippi County to Kentucky to stop river traffic. Activities include a beauty pageant, street dance, barbecue and fireworks. During the month of December, join the citizens of East Prairie and Charleston for parades, home tours, caroling, visits with Santa and an old style country Christmas. See the twinkling lights as the cities celebrate the holiday season. In April, step back to a time of buttons and bows and tour Charleston's fine Victorian homes and gardens.
Streets are lined with pink and white dogwoods and gardens are ablaze with multi-colored azaleas.
Activities include historical society home tours, guilt show, art show, piano concert, parade, surrey rides and a candlelight walk.