Lewis and Clark Expedition By 20JAOLSO Apr 30, 1803 Louisiana Purches Mar 10, 1804 Lewis and Clark attend ceremonies at St. Lewis May 14, 1804 The Group "Corps" leves camp and begins up the Mississippi River Jul 4, 1804 First Independince Day Aug 3, 1804 North of present-day Omaha, Nebraska they hold a council with the Oto and Missouri Indians Jan 1, 1805 The corps attends Mandan buffalo Dance Apr 7, 1805 Lewis and Clark send artifacts and other goods Sep 23, 1805 Lewis and Clark had finished the expedition almost two years later