Lewis and Clark By ConnorMcGarry May 14, 1804 The expedition begins Dec 24, 1804 Fort Mandan is completed and is used as a winter camp Jun 13, 1805 The group has to carry boats for 18 miles Jul 1, 1805 The expedition finds three forks in the Missouri River called the Gallatin, the Madison, and the Jefferson. They go up the Jefferson The expedition finds three forks in the Missouri River called the Gallatin, the Madison, and the Jefferson. They go up the Jefferson Aug 1, 1805 They travel across harsh mountains until they reach the Columbia River Nov 7, 1805 William writes "Ocean in view! O! the joy" Mar 23, 1806 They begin to journey home Jul 3, 1806 Lewis and Clark split into two groups to explore more land Aug 12, 1806 The groups are reunited near Yellowstone River Aug 14, 1806 Lewis is accidentally shot Sep 23, 1806 The journey comes to an end
