The MRB Lewis & Clark
Re-enactor Corps

See schedule of events below.

The Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Re-enactors Corps was created in the spring of 2004 by the Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center to commemorate the bi-centennial of the expedition. This unit is unique as its purpose is to portray the common soldiers and contracted boatmen of the expedition and to demonstrate the duties, skills and way of life that were necessary to make the expedition a success. Although the bi-centennial festivities were completed in 2006, the unit continues to provide public demonstrations to educate the Center’s visitors.

 

The re-enactors present demonstrations once a month from May until October, usually on the second Sunday of the month, from 10:00 - 4:00. The primary demonstration is the construction of a replica of Ft. Mandan, the Corps’ winter quarters in 1804-05. Other demonstrations include military drill, cooking, leather preparation, tomahawk throwing, and hygiene. Additional demonstrations for the 2009 season will include hunting, black smithing, and gun smithing.

 

Re-enactor Requirements

Unlike most re-enactor units, members of the MRB Corps do not have to provide their own equipment. Through grants and support from the Lewis & Clark Center, re-enactors are provided with their basic equipment and clothing. However, as the Center provides the clothing there are basic requirements to become an MRB Re-enactor. To portray a soldier, a re-enactor must be male, have short hair, appear between the ages of 17 and 34 and be in good physical condition. As the contracted boatmen’s ages were not well recorded, boatmen or engagees, can be of any age, older than 17, can have long hair and must be in good physical condition. In return for equipment, re-enactors are asked to attend as many of the training sessions and demonstration days as their schedule will allow.

Contact Information

Unit Coordinator
Brian Volkmer
c/o Nebraska City Museum Association
917 Wildwood, Suite F
Nebraska City, NE 68410
Office 402-873-4262
Cell 402-209-0549
ncma-brian@windstream.net

Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Center
2010 Re-enactor Schedule

Sunday, May 16, 10:00 - 4:00

Sunday, June 13, 10:00 - 4:00

Saturday, July 17, 9:00 - 4:00
Sunday, July 18, 10:00 - 4:00

Sunday, August 8, 10:00 - 4:00

Sunday, September 12, 10:00 - 4:00

Sunday, October 10, 10:00 - 4:00