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Lewis & Clark Postage Stamp Exhibit
Due to the generosity of Boys Town in Omaha our center now has an exhibit of Lewis & Clark Postage Stamps and a related history of the expedition. It is an exhibit worth seeing and is located in the classroom … Continue reading
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Sites to see on the Lewis and Clark Center Trails
When the weather in Nebraska City cooperates, the trails at our Lewis and Clark Visitors center are a great activity. One of the highlights of the trail hike is the Native American Earth Lodge – which is a replicate of … Continue reading
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Lewis and Clark Searches for Omaha Tribe
In August of 1804, Lewis and Clark passed the Omaha village of Tonwantonga and found it empty. The Omaha lived in what is now northeastern Nebraska, where the Niobrara River flows into the Missouri. During the 1790′s the settlement had … Continue reading
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Thomas Jefferson, Founder of a Nation
Did you know that Thomas Jefferson (sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition) was a very remarkable man who started learning very early in life and never stopped. Age 5, began studying with his cousin’s tutor Age 9, studied Latin, … Continue reading
Lewis and Clark’s Nebraska Discoveries
The Nebraska City area is a place which holds much historical significance in Lewis and Clark Expedition history. It’s important to note that this journey was a scientific expedition, set out to discover and study new plants, animals and places … Continue reading
Nebraska and its Relationship to Lewis and Clark
The Corps of Discovery included several non-military members, including the infamous Sacagawea – a Shoshone Indian who was kidnapped at the age of 12 by a war party of Hidatsa Indians. Throughout the expedition, the men encountered many Indian tribes; … Continue reading
Looking into the Corps of Discovery
The expedition was executed by Lewis and Clark, four Sergeants, 20 privates and several non-military members. As mentioned in the previous article, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are, of course, the members primarily discussed when referencing the expedition – but … Continue reading
The Men Behind Lewis and Clark
When considering the expedition of Lewis and Clark it is likely that one would focus on the history, personalities and aftermath of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark rather than the 30-plus others who were involved. Upon returning to St. Louis … Continue reading
