Inside Hannibal, Missouri: Where Mark Twain's Legacy Lives On

Nearly 50 years ago, Captain Steve Terry was a young man seeking his life’s purpose. That’s when he discovered a love for piloting the Mississippi River in Hannibal, Missouri. Here, in Mark Twain’s hometown, he shares his knowledge of one of the world’s largest waterways. Now, Captain Steve is looking toward the future by training his grandson, Colton, to take over his piloting duties. Watch Capturing America - The Carol Highsmith Story: https://www.pbs.org/show/capturing-america-the-carol-highsmith-story/ This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Subscribe to the PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/@PBS Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PBS/ X: https://twitter.com/PBS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PBS/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbs Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pbs #mississippiriver #riverboat #marktwain #missouri #familybusiness Capturing America - The Carol Highsmith Story For more than 40 years, Carol Highsmith wakes up every single day with one mission: to document every nook and cranny of the United States, from its majestic mountains and quirky roadside attractions to its most unforgettable characters, known and unknown.