Continuance

Continuance Fall / Winter 2003-2004

Corps of Discovery II

Tent of Many Voices
National Park Service

Corps II is a mobile exhibit that gives an introduction to the Lewis and Clark story as it relates to natural history, cultural resources, and the people of our nation; before, during and after the Lewis and Clark Expedition. According to National Park Service Superintendent Gerard Baker "It provides a public touring exhibition that addresses topics of local interest beginning with Thomas Jefferson at Monticello and continues for a three-year cross-country venture to educate, entertain, and inform."

The traveling exhibit includes two interpretive tents with exhibits and a performance tent entitled the Tent of Many Voices. Approaching the entrance, visitors will come face to face with colorful life size images of Indians painted in the 1830's by George Catlin and Karl Bodmer. This dramatic scene reminds Tent of Many Voices. Approaching the entrance, visitors will come face to face with colorful life size images of Indians painted in the 1830's by George Catlin and Karl Bodmer.

This dramatic scene reminds visitors at once that Indians were in American long before Lewis and Clark discovered them--and, that Indian contributions were essential to their success and very survival. 

MAY 14 - 23, 2004

ST. CHARLES: PREPARATIONS COMPLETE, THE EXPEDITION FACES WEST
St. Charles, MO

A replica of Lewis and Clark's keelboat will arrive in Saint Charles on May 15th from Camp River DuBois, just as it did 200 years ago with Captain Clark and the Corps of Discovery. www.lewisandclarkstcharles.com

 JULY 3 - 4, 2004

HEART OF AMERICA: A JOURNEY FORTH
Atchison & Leavenworth, KS and Kansas City, MO

The Missouri River communities of Atchison, Leavenworth, and Kansas City will salute the first Independence Day celebrated in the American West. On July 4, 1804, the expedition celebrated the 28th birthday of the Declaration of Independence by firing its swivel cannon and enjoying an extra ration of whiskey.www.journey4th.org 

JULY 31-AUGUST 3, 2004

FIRST TRIBAL COUNCIL
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, Fort Calhoun, NE

Nebraska's "First Tribal Council" Signature Event will showcase a dramatic reenactment of the First Council between the Corps of Discovery and the Otoe and Missouria Tribes. www.lewisandclarkne.org 

Corps II Schedule

For additional information,

www.nps.gov  or call 402-514-9311