Lewis and Clark Expedition By nevergonnagiveyouup Jan 17, 1803 Jefferson Asks for Approval from Congress for Expedition May 13, 1804 The Explorers Depart Aug 2, 1804 Meeting the Oto and other Indians Aug 19, 1804 Sergeant Charles Floyd dies Aug 29, 1804 The Explorers Encounter the Yankton Sioux Sep 24, 1804 The Explorers encounter the Teton Sioux Oct 23, 1804 The Corps meet the Mandan and Hidatsa Nov 3, 1804 Charbonneau and Sacagawea Join the Explorers Dec 23, 1804 The Corps build Fort Mandan May 30, 1805 The Corps Reach the White Cliffs. Jun 12, 1805 Lewis Reaches the Great Falls Aug 11, 1805 Northwest Passage isn't found Sep 10, 1805 The Explorers must climb the Bitterroot Range Sep 22, 1805 The Explorers Cross the Mountains and Meet the Nez Perce. Oct 15, 1805 The Expedition Progresses to the Columbia River. Nov 23, 1805 The Lewis and Clark Expedition reach the Pacific. Mar 22, 1806 Starting for Home Sep 22, 1806 Lewis and Clark Become National Heroes.