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Leaving The Roosevelt
The Roosevelt left New York, heading to Cape Sheridan. -
President Theodore Roosevelt Wishes Peary Luck
At Oyster Bay, New York, President Theodore Roosevelt came on board to wish Peary luck. -
Matthew Henson Trains the Men
Matthew Henson trains the men in dog driving, igloo building, and survival at Cape Sheridan. -
The Expedition was Ready to Head to the North Pole
On February 1, 1909 the team was ready to go to the North Pole. Each team member had a possesion for the trip. -
Mark That Trail
On February 28, 1909 Borup and Bartlett mark the trail for the expedition. -
Henson and Peary's Group Left Cape Columbia
Henson and Peary's group left Cape Columbia March 1, 1909 at
6:30 am. -
OH NO There Is the Big Lead
On March 4, 1909 the expedition came to the Big Lead. -
Still Waiting Beside the Big Lead
On March 5,1909 the expedition was still by the Big Lead, because it was not frozen over yet. -
Go Across the Big Lead Safely!
It was calm and only 45 degrees below zero at the Big Lead,and it was frozen over, so the expedition went across safely. -
Good Bye Ross Marvin
On March 26, 1909 the expedition was at 36 degrees and 38 degrees ,and it was Ross Marvin's turn for a break to turn back -
Peary and Henson Catch Up With Bartlett
On March 29, 1909 Peary and Henson caught up with Bartlett, and came to a wide lead. -
Bye-Bye Bartlett
On April 1,1909 the expedition repaired sledges and rested all day, and it was Bartlett's turn to go back. -
Let's March
The expedition marched for ten hours. -
Don't Fall In the Water
On April 3, 1909 came to a lead with thin ice, and Matthew Henson fell in the cold Arctic water, but before he went down to far Ootah grabbed him and saved him. -
How Far?
On April 5.1909 Matthew Henson had figured out that th eexpedition had marched 100 miles since Bartlett left. -
We're Here!
On April 6, 1909 the expedition made it to the North Pole.The expedition was so amazed they had made it. -
Home Sweet Home
On April 23, 1909 the expedition was back at Cape Columbia and were heading for the Roosevelt. The expedition could smell the smell of hot coffee in the air.
