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Donald Shurr: Lewis & Clark in Iowa

March 17 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Lewis and Clark in Iowa
“Lewis and Clark in Iowa” begins with the story before the expedition: the sale of the Louisiana Purchase to the United States. Tracing the 1803 course from Elizabeth, Pennsylvania to St. Charles, Missouri, Shurr discusses the background of the many “players” of the expedition including York, the engages and Seaman. Moving up the Missouri River focus shifts to events occurring in Iowa such as the death of Sgt. Floyd. An accompanying PowerPoint presentation shows the keelboat and the pirogues with actual photos taken in St. Charles and at the Onawa Lewis and Clark State Park. The audience will be exposed to the many “firsts” that occurred in Iowa, the true peril of this journey and the return of Lewis and Clark to civilization at journey’s end.

Details

Date:
March 17
Time:
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Venue

West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA