Hannibal was originally home to Native Americans and features a famous bay called Bay De Charles. One past major employer was the Hannibal Company. Today, Bald Eagles are protected as the state bird, and their feathers cannot be collected. Transportation has changed from horses in the past to cars now. A local attraction is the National Tom Sawyer Days festival, which offers fun activities. The document conveys that Hannibal is an enjoyable place to visit that was important to Native Americans and remains a tourist destination.