
Looking Back: The Goldenrod and the Age of River Showboats
Before the flickering screens of cinemas and the glow of televisions, entertainment often arrived on the currents of the Mississippi. Showboats, those remarkable floating theaters, brought live performance and a touch of wonder to countless river communities. The Goldenrod, the last of her kind, offers a captivating glimpse into this lost world, a testament to the ingenuity and spirit of a time when the river was a highway for both commerce and culture, and dreams sailed on wooden decks.