The Corps of Discovery

start of expidition

Mar 14, 1804

The expedition leaves from Camp Dubois in St. Louis Missourri.

First Winter

Oct 24, 1804

Lewis and Clark spent the winter at the Mandon Villages, Which is now north dakota

The hiring of Sacagawea

Apr 7, 1805

Lewis and Clark hire a french trapper and his 17 year old wife, Sacagawea. She was able to translate languages and track things, She was a very big help.

fork in the river

Jun 2, 1805

The expedition comes to a fork in the Missourri River. Everybody thought the north route was the real Missourri River, But Lewis and Clark thought the south Passage was the correct one. Half the group went north half went south. Lewis and Clark went south and they were correct.

Reaching the Atlantic Ocean

Nov 7, 1805

The Corps of Discovery reached the Atlantic Ocean. They traveled 4,162 miles. They stayed the Winter at Fort Clatsop.

Journey Home

Mar 23, 1806

Corps of Discovery heads back to St. Louis Missourri.

Fork in the River the second time

Jul 3, 1806

Group reaches fork in the river again Lewis went one direction to explore, Clark went the opposite direction to explore.

End of expedition

Sep 23, 1806

The Corps of Discovery Reaches St. Louis in the early winter of 1806