National Signature Events

Fifteen National Signature Events were held in communities across the country during America’s bicentennial commemoration of the 1803–1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition. American Indian nations hosted three of these events.

Gerard Baker introduces us to the Tent of Many Voices, and invites us to learn about the people of the Lewis & Clark Trail

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Learn More about Each Event

To view details about each Signature Event, click on one of the 15 individual events listed below

Event List

The East

1. Jefferson’s West, Bicentennial Inaugural
2. Falls of the Ohio
3. Three Flags Ceremony
4. Expedition’s Departure: Camp River DuBois
5. St. Charles: Preparations Complete
6. Heart of America: A Journey Fourth
7. First Tribal Council

The West

8. Oceti Sakowin Experience: Remembering & Educating
9. Circle of Cultures, Time of Renewal & Exchange
10. Explore! The Big Sky
11. Destination: The Pacific
12. Summer of Peace: Among The Niimiipuu
13. Clark on the Yellowstone
14. Reunion at the Home of Sakakawea
15. Lewis and Clark: Currents of Change