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Almost 200 years ago two brave men launched one of the most amazing adventures
of all time. President Thomas Jefferson asked Meriwether Lewis and William
Clark to find a route to the Pacific coast. You may know them as the famous
Lewis & Clark.
In 1804, they left from Saint Charles to explore new lands from Saint Charles
to the Pacific Ocean. During their journey, Lewis and Clark came face-to-face
with many wild animals, discovered unknown plants and encountered many Indian
cultures. The Lewis and Clark Museum is a great place to learn more about the
path Lewis and Clark took. The trading post is filled with the unusual Indian
artwork they found during their travels.
The Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center
Once a year in May Saint Charles celebrates the trip Lewis and Clark made up
the Missouri River. You are invited to learn weaving, tin punching, quill
writing, frontier skills and many games from the 1800's. A parade and a
19th-century firearms demonstration take place on South Main Street. There is
tons of action, food and folk music on the Saint Charles Riverfront.
Lewis & Clark Heritage Days
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