Lewis and Clark

By Vanessa Sabbagh

  • Meriwether Lewis

    Meriwether Lewis begins his training as expedition's leader in Philadelphia.

  • Louisiana Purchase

    The Louisiana Purchase was announced; Lewis wikk now explore new land owned by the US.

  • William Clark

    Lewis picks up William Clark and other men as he travels down the Ohio river.

  • Camp Wood

    Lewis and Clark establish Camp Woord, which is a winter camp for Corps of Discovery, on Wood River in Ohio.

  • St. Louis

    Lewis and Clark travel to St. Louis for ceremonies about Louisiana territory that belonged to the US.

  • Toussaint Charbonneau and Sacagawea

    Lewis and Clark hire a French-Canadian fur-trader, Toussaint Charbonneau and Sacagawea as interpreters.

  • Fort Mandan

    Lewis and Clark finished building Fort Mandan, which are winter quarters in present-day Dakota.

  • Shipment to Jefferson

    Lewis and Clark send a shipment of artifacts and specimens to president Jefferson.

  • Sinking Boat

    One of Lweis and Clark's boats almost turns over and Lewis credits Sacagawea for saving it.

  • Falls of Missouri

    Lewis reaches the Great Falls of Missouri.

  • Missouri River

    Lewis and Clark reach three forks of the Missouri River.

  • Sacagawea

    Sacagawea recognizes Beaverhead rock and knows they are close to Shoshone lands.

  • Northwest Passage

    Lewis and Clark discover that there is no Northwest Passage.

  • Columbia River

    The expedition reaches the Columbia river, which is the last waterway to the Pacific Ocean.

  • Clatsop Indians

    After a winter that had 12 days without rain, they present their forsts to the Clatsop Indians and set out for home.

  • End to Expedition

    Lewis and Clark found an easier route across the country and reached St. Louis in 2 1/2 years after their journey began.