American Cruise Lines, Smithsonian.com delve into US history

'Exploring the American Experience' will delve into topics like the adventures of Lewis and Clark, gun slingers of the Wild West, Louis Armstrong’s New Orleans or the true story behind the famed novel 'Moby Dick.'

The program will run for three months with online components including articles and videos.

American Cruise Lines operates riverboats and small ships in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, on the Mississippi River and along the US East Coast from Maine to Florida.