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Lewis & Clark Celebrations

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National & Regional Celebrations

National Council of the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial
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
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
http://idahoptv.org/lc/index.html
This 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
http://www.lewisandclarktrail.com/section1/illinoiscities/Woodriver/index.htm
Learn about the Louisiana Purchase and the goods the Corps took to trade.

Indiana

Lewis & Clark on the Threshold of Discovery
http://www.lewisandclark1803.com/
Kentucky and Indiana celebration October 14-26, 2003.

Iowa

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation's Lewis & Clark Information Page
http://www.inhf.org/lewisandclark.htm
This 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
http://www.kshs.org/lewisclark/index.htm
Learn 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
http://http://lewisandclarktrail.com/section1/kansascityarea.htm
This website touches on the highlights of Lewis andClark's stop in Kansas

Kentucky

Lewis & Clark on the Threshold of Discovery
http://www.lewisandclark1803.com/
Kentucky and Indiana celebration October 14-26, 2003.

Missouri

Lewis & Clark in Missouri
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
http://www.mohistory.org/content/HomePage/HomePage.aspx
Details celebrations for Bicentennial.

Montana

Encountering Montana: Lewis & Clark in Big Sky Country
http://mhs.mt.gov/lewisandclark/css/research/default.asp
Follow 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
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
http://www.lewisandclarkne.org
Discover 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
http://www.state.nd.us/hist/LewisClark/indexFrameset.html
This 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
http://www.ohs.org/exhibits/ohs-presents-lewis-and-clark-bicentennial.cfm
The Oregon Historical Society provides information about bicentennial exhibits occuring at there.
Lewis & Clark Bicentennial in Oregon
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...
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
http://www.sdhistory.org/Exhibit1/mus_lcx.htm
Travel up the Missouri in this interactive journey.

Washington

Lewis & Clark
http://experiencewashington.com/LewisAndClark/
Washington State Historical Society's commemorative site. Sign up for the state's bicentennial e-mail newsletter.
Lewis & Clark
http://www.washingtonhistory.org/wshm/lewisandclark/index.htm
This 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!
http://www.lewisandclarkwa.org/
Celebration website for the Pacific County Friends of Lewis and Clark.
The Lewis & Clark Expedition
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
http://www.lewisandclarkwa.com/
Learn about the events during the 18 days the Corps was in Pacific County. Also lists local events.