Lewis and Clark by Katy Thomas

By kathomas18

  • May 14, 1804

    Started from Camp Wood; Expedition lasted 2 years; $2500 given to Corps of Discovery; Lewis spent his time prior learning astronomy, botany, navigation, medicine, biology, etc

  • June 26, 1804

    Kansas; Camped at Kaw Point for 3 days; Found nearly 50 tribes throughout exhibition; Guided by Sacagawea

  • April 7, 1805

    The corps set off into the unknown; Fierce head winds slowed down and eventually stopped their progress up the river; Every time they found a new tribe they would tell them it’s Jefferson’s land now and give peace offerings

  • June 2, 1805

    Came across fork of river; Didn’t know which way to go; Sacagawea had to bring her infant son on the journey after giving birth from it

  • July 4, 1805

    33 members who journeyed from Fort Mandan to Fort Clatsop; “Dogg of the Newfoundland breed” seaman; Party celebrates 2nd independence day

  • September 7, 1805

    Moved into great plains; Discovered many unknown animals

  • September 11, 1805

    Running short of food; Butchered a horse; Snow begins to fall

  • July 15, 1806

    Seaman is no longer mentioned in journals

  • July 27, 1806

    Camping on the Two Medicine River, The indians stole their weapons and horses

  • September 23, 1806

    Visited Camp River Dubois just before reaching St. Louis