Mississippi Rifle .54 caliber M1841 rifle, made under contract by Eli Whitney, 1849. This gun derives its nickname of the "Mississippi rifle" from the Mississippi Riflemen led by Jefferson Davis. Gift ...

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This vibrant scene reflects the blending of Indigenous, European and specifically Mexican customs that define Day of the Dead celebrations today ... observance during the colonial period. After ...

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T. Rob Brown Special to The Star Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina has closed its Independence restaurant. A sign posted to ...