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The Departure
The Corps of Discovery depart Camp Dubois, which marks the start of their voyage to the Pacific Coast. -
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
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Arrival
They arrive in St. Charles, Missouri -
Depature of St. Charles, Arrival on the River
They departed St. Charles at 3:30 pm on Msy 21. They arrived at the Osage River on June 1. -
River Basin
The expidition arrived at Kaw Point, which is the point where the Kansas River drains into the Missouri River basin. -
First Trial in New Territory
They had their first trial in new territory. Privates Hugh Hall and John Collins drank on duty. Hall was given 50 lashes, Collins was given 100. -
Platte River
They reach the Platte River- 640 miles from their staring point, St. Louis. -
Clark's 34th Birthday.
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First Meeting
Corps of Discovery hold first official meeting of the U.S representatives and those of the Oto and Missouri tribes. It was held in Council Bluffs, Iowa. -
Moses Reed's Escape and Capture.
Moses Reed said he was going to go to a previous camp to retrieve a knife, but really, he was going to St. Louis and deserting the expedition. He left on August 4th. They found him on August 18th and he recieved 500 lashes. -
Lewis' Birthday
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Meeting Sacagawea
The expedition members meet Toussaint Charbonneau, a French-Canadian fur trapper, and his two Shoshone wives, Sacagawea and Little Otter. -
First Death
Sargeant Charles Floyd dies because of a ruptured appendix. -
Fort Mandan
In November and December, the men built a fort for the winter, Fort Mandan. It was built on the land of the Mandans and the Hidatsas, across the river from the main village. I is finished on December 24, 1804, and they move in for the winter. -
The Baby
Sacagawea give birth to a baby boy, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau. She was aided in the delivery by Meriwether Lewis, who rattled the tail of a rattlesnake to aid her. Jean was given the nickname "Pomp" by Clark. -
Departure of Fort Mandan
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Marias River
A strom tips a boat conatining many supplies. The items are rescued calmly by Sacagawea, who was credited by Clark for her quick thinking. -
Great Falls of the Missouri River
The men approached the Great Falls of the Missouri River on June 13. It meant they were heading in the right direction. -
Meeting of Cameahwait
Lewis meets Cameahwait, leader of a band of Shoshone Indians. He is Sacagawea's brother. They build Camp Fortunate together. -
Meeting of the Shoshones
The expedtion met up with the Shoshone Indians. They gave the men 29 horses, along with uniforms, rifles, pistols, powder, and bullets. They also hired the Shoshone guide, Old Toby. -
Pacific Ocean
The men encountered the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the Columbia River. -
Fort Clatsop
On November 24th, the Corps of Discovery put it to a vote where to stay for the winter. York, a slave, and Sacagawea, were allowed to vote, too. They decided to camp at the south side of the Columbia River. It was finished on December 25th, and it was called Fort Clatsop. -
Departure of Fort Clatsop
The expedition leaves Fort Clatsop on March 22nd and heads to Camp Chopunnish. -
Splitting Up
The explorers separated into two separate groups for the journey home. The group led by Lewis traveled up the Blackfoot River. Clark's group went up the Bitterroot River. -
Continental Divide
Lewis' group reaches the Continental Divide. -
Fights with the Indians
A group of Blackfoot Indians try to steal rifles from Lewis' group. A fight broke out, and two Indians were killed. This is the only hostile conflict between the explorers and Indian tribes. -
Whoops!
Lewis is accidentally shot by a member of his own party, though not fatally. -
Reunion
The two parties reunite on the Missouri River in present-day North Dakota. -
Finally Finished
The Corps arrive St. Louis and finish their journey after two years, four months, and ten days.