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Lewis & Clark Celebrations
National, Regional & State Celebrations
Online Resources
- Lewis & Clark Expedition
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- The Louisiana Purchase
- Plants, Animals and Other Discoveries
Library & Educator Resources
Library Booklists
National & Regional Celebrations
- National Council of the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial
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http://www.lewisandclark200.org/index.php?cID=This national Web website commemorates the bicentennial of the expedition. Key events will occur along the trail between 2003 and 2006. Check this page to find out if something is happening near you.
States A - I Celebrations
Idaho
- Lewis & Clark in Idaho
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http://www.lewisandclarkidaho.org/The website includes an expedition map through Idaho, facts about native tribes found there, current points of interest along the trail, and more.
- Echoes of a Bitter Crossing: Lewis & Clark in Idaho
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http://idahoptv.org/lc/index.htmlThis companion website to Idaho Public Television's program of the same name explores Lewis & Clark through interactive maps, expert historians, and native american perspectives. Also, watch video clips from the program.
Illinois
- Woodriver Illinois
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http://www.lewisandclarktrail.com/section1/illinoiscities/Woodriver/index.htmLearn about the Louisiana Purchase and the goods the Corps took to trade.
Indiana
- Lewis & Clark on the Threshold of Discovery
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http://www.lewisandclark1803.com/Kentucky and Indiana celebration October 14-26, 2003.
Iowa
- Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation's Lewis & Clark Information Page
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http://www.inhf.org/lewisandclark.htmThis website lists state attractions and events and highlights trail sites and changes since the expedition.
States J - R Celebrations
Kansas
- Kansas State Historical Society: Lewis & Clark
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http://www.kshs.org/lewisclark/index.htmLearn about the team's journey in Kansas and find out what state and local events are happening to commemorate the bicentennial.
- Lewis & Clark in Kansas
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http://http://lewisandclarktrail.com/section1/kansascityarea.htmThis website touches on the highlights of Lewis andClark's stop in Kansas
Kentucky
- Lewis & Clark on the Threshold of Discovery
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http://www.lewisandclark1803.com/Kentucky and Indiana celebration October 14-26, 2003.
Missouri
- Lewis & Clark in Missouri
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http://www.lewisandclark.mo.gov/The state where the expedition began brings information about their adventures through the state. The website includes Lewis & Clark events and featured state attractions. Or take a virtual tour down the Mississippi River.
- Missouri Historical Society
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http://www.mohistory.org/content/HomePage/HomePage.aspxDetails celebrations for Bicentennial.
Montana
- Encountering Montana: Lewis & Clark in Big Sky Country
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http://mhs.mt.gov/lewisandclark/css/research/default.aspFollow the explorers through the state to find out what they discovered and encountered there. The website includes a timeline, research materials and Ask a Libarian sections.
- Montana Lewis & Clark
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http://lewisandclark.state.mt.us/Learn about the Montana wildlife the Corps discovered and what special events the state has planned. Includes trail video clips.
Nebraska
- Nebraska Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission
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http://www.lewisandclarkne.orgDiscover what Lewis & Clark found in Nebraska during their journey. Check out what events are happening in the state.
North Dakota
- Lewis & Clark in North Dakota
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http://www.state.nd.us/hist/LewisClark/indexFrameset.htmlThis website begins with an overview of the expedition in North Dakota and includes detailed maps and profiles of the crew.
Oregon
- OHS Presents: Lewis & Clark Bicentennial
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http://www.ohs.org/exhibits/ohs-presents-lewis-and-clark-bicentennial.cfmThe Oregon Historical Society provides information about bicentennial exhibits occuring at there.
- Lewis & Clark Bicentennial in Oregon
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http://www.lcbo.net/Learn about sites along the trail and Oregon events to celebrate the anniversary. One can also request a free publication of "Oregon-Washington Lewis & Clark Guide."
- The Journey Continues...
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http://www.thejourneycontinues.org/"Lewis & Clark College (Portland OR) will offer educational programs that emphasize the lasting legacy of the Expedition in the context of the American Enlightenment. Lewis & Clark College will make available its resources to the students, the scholarly community and the general public through conferences, lectures, symposia, exhibits, publications, and special events during the Bicentennial and beyond."
States S - W Celebrations
South Dakota
- Lewis & Clark in South Dakota
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http://www.sdhistory.org/Exhibit1/mus_lcx.htmTravel up the Missouri in this interactive journey.
Washington
- Lewis & Clark
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http://experiencewashington.com/LewisAndClark/Washington State Historical Society's commemorative site. Sign up for the state's bicentennial e-mail newsletter.
- Lewis & Clark
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http://www.washingtonhistory.org/wshm/lewisandclark/index.htmThis Washington State Tourism department created website explains the expedition. Check out the Events section to search for upcoming events in the Washington area.
- Ocean in View! Oh! The Joy!
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http://www.lewisandclarkwa.org/Celebration website for the Pacific County Friends of Lewis and Clark.
- The Lewis & Clark Expedition
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http://www.lewisandclark-clark.org/Clark County and Vancouver USA celebrate the bicentennial by providing history, a calendar of events and articles about the journey.
- Pacific County Friends of Lewis & Clark
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http://www.lewisandclarkwa.com/Learn about the events during the 18 days the Corps was in Pacific County. Also lists local events.

