Lewis & Clark
The Continental Divide
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An American Story
The U.S. stretched far beyond the Louisiana Territory when their last member member died.
The U.S. stretched far beyond the Louisiana Territory when their last member member died.
The Corps of Discovery Disbands
The Corps of Discovery disbands with each member going their separate way.
The Corps of Discovery disbands with each member going their separate way.
Expedition Journals
President Jefferson insisted the expedition write down everything they experienced.
President Jefferson insisted the expedition write down everything they experienced.
Fort Clatsop
On December 25, 1805 The Corps of Discovery built their winter quarters.
On December 25, 1805 The Corps of Discovery built their winter quarters.
The Nez Perce
They fished for salmon, harvested the rich bulbs of camas plants, and hunted buffalo.
They fished for salmon, harvested the rich bulbs of camas plants, and hunted buffalo.
Camp Fortunate
Chief Cameahwait agrees to sell the Corps of Discovery all the horses they needed.
Chief Cameahwait agrees to sell the Corps of Discovery all the horses they needed.
The Continental Divide
Lewis approaches the Continental Divide which no American citizen had ever been before.
Lewis approaches the Continental Divide which no American citizen had ever been before.
Grizzly Bear Encounters
Lewis shoots a Grizzly bear after passing the mouth of the Yellowstone river.
Lewis shoots a Grizzly bear after passing the mouth of the Yellowstone river.
Lewis's House Call
The youngest member of the Corps of Discovery is born.
The youngest member of the Corps of Discovery is born.
Black Buffalo's Intervention
His only request, was that the women and children of his village see the keelboat.
His only request, was that the women and children of his village see the keelboat.
A Beautiful New Territory
As Lewis and Clark headed West, they noted a dramatic change in climate and scenery.
As Lewis and Clark headed West, they noted a dramatic change in climate and scenery.
The Corps of Many Discoveries
Lewis and Clark sent a shipment of specimens to President Thomas Jefferson.
Lewis and Clark sent a shipment of specimens to President Thomas Jefferson.
The First American Expedition
Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the first American expedition.
Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the first American expedition.