Lewis and Clark Expedition

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  • The journey begins at Camp Wood (near St. Louis)

    The journey begins at Camp Wood (near St. Louis)

  • The decision where to spend the first winter is made. The Captains hold the first vote ever in the Pacific Northwest. It is also the first time in American History that an African-American and woman.

    The decision where to spend the first winter is made. The Captains hold the first vote ever in the Pacific Northwest. It is also the first time in American History that an African-American and woman.

  • Toussaint Charbonneau signs on as an interpreter. His wife, Sacagawea, who was approximately 15 years old and pregnant, also joins the Corps.

    Toussaint Charbonneau signs on as an interpreter. His wife, Sacagawea, who was approximately 15 years old and pregnant, also joins the Corps.

  • Sacagawea gives birth to Jean Baptiste. (Pomp)

    Sacagawea gives birth to Jean Baptiste. (Pomp)

  • Lewis comes to the Great Falls of the Missouri. The expedition will have to portage over the falls. They have many problems during the portage, including prickly pears, broken axles, and tongues.

    Lewis comes to the Great Falls of the Missouri. The expedition will have to portage over the falls. They have many problems during the portage, including prickly pears, broken axles, and tongues.

  • The expedition begins the portage through the Rocky Mountains with Toby, the Native American guide.

    The expedition begins the portage through the Rocky Mountains with Toby, the Native American guide.
    The picture is of Toby.

  • Lewis sees a Shoshone Native American boy on horseback. He tries to follow the boy, but loses him.

    Lewis sees a Shoshone Native American boy on horseback. He tries to follow the boy, but loses him.

  • Lewis meets the Blackfeet Native Americans. When the Blackfeet try to steel a horse, a fight ensued. Two Blackfeet Native Americans are killed. This is Lewis' first Native American fight.

    Lewis meets the Blackfeet Native Americans. When the Blackfeet try to steel a horse, a fight ensued. Two Blackfeet Native Americans are killed. This is Lewis' first Native American fight.
    Blackfeet chief is Crowfoot.

  • Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis.

    Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis.

  • Meriwether Lewis dies at Grinders Stand

    Meriwether Lewis dies at Grinders Stand