Meriwether lewis

Meriwether Lewis

By vnabarrete

  • Birth

    Birth
    Meritwether Lewis was born in Albemarle County, Virginia.

  • Jefferson Aide

    Jefferson Aide
    Meriwether Lewis works alongside William Clark under President, Thomas Jefferson, as his private secretary.

  • Explorer

    Explorer
    President Thomas Jefferson asks Lewis to explore lands newly bought by the United States, in the purchase of the Louisiana Territory. Meriwether Lewis sets out with friend William Clark.

  • Temporary Home

    Temporary Home
    Lewis and his expedition build "Fort Clatsop" to survive this winter.

  • Reach Destination

    Reach Destination
    Lewis and his expedition, "The Corps of Discovery" get to their destination of the Pacific Ocean!

  • New Job

    New Job
    Thomas Jefferson appoints Meritwether Clark as new governor of the Lousiana Territory.

  • Return Home

    Lewis and his men arrive back home in St. Louis, to a warm welcome from all. Their journey totaled more than 8,000 miles.

  • Unexpected Death

    Unexpected Death
    Meriwether Clark died in 1809, after battles with depression. Believed to be a suicide, but never proven.