Lewis and Clark Expedition

Approval

Jan 18, 1803

Jefferson sends a message to congress asking for approval and funding of the expedition

Trainning

Apr 1, 1803

Lewis begins training for the expedition

Getting Started

Jun 1, 1803

Lewis makes a keel boat, Travels down the Ohio River to pick up Clark and others coming along for the expedition.

St. Louis

Mar 10, 1804

Lewis and Clark travel to St Louis

Beginning the Exploration

May 14, 1804

Lewis and Clark begin their journey to explore the west and find the northwest passage

Indians

Aug 3, 1804

The expedition comes in contact with Oto and Missouri Indians

Great Plains

Sep 1, 1804

The expedition enters the great plains and sees animals they have never seen before

Fort Mandan

Dec 24, 1804

Get done building Fort Mandan, Their winter camp for the winter of 1804

Columbia River

Oct 16, 1805

Lewis and Clark reach the Columbia River

Mission Acomplished

Nov 24, 1805

The expedition reaches the pacific ocean and sets up winter camp

Heading Home

Mar 26, 1806

The expedition heads home after a long winter