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Lewis and Clark Timeline

  • The Louisaiana Puchase

    The Louisaiana Puchase
    President Jefferson and Congress made the Louisiana Purchase.
  • Lewis and lark set off

    Lewis and lark set off
    Lewis and CLark set off from St. Louis to explore the land Jefferson bought.
  • Sargeant Charles Floyde Dies

    Sargeant Charles Floyde Dies
    Sargeant Charles Floyde, one of the men on Lewis and Clark's expidition, died of a ruptured appendix. He was the only one to die on their expidition.
  • Lewis and Clark meet the Yorkton Sioux

    Lewis and Clark meet the Yorkton Sioux
    Lewis and Clark meet the Native American tribe the Yorkton Sioux.
  • Fort Mandan Is Completed

    Fort Mandan Is Completed
    Fort Mandan is completed for a winter camp for Lewis and Clark's men.
  • Lewis and Clark Send 12 Men To St. Louis

    Lewis and Clark Send 12 Men To St. Louis
    Lewis and CLark send 12 men back to St. Louis with maps, reports, artefacts, and other stuff for President Jefferson.
  • Lewis and Clark Meet Sacagawea's Brother

    Lewis and Clark Meet Sacagawea's Brother
    Lewis and CLark meet Chief Cameahwait, Sacaawea's brother.
  • William Clark Makes His Most Famous Journal Entry

    William Clark Makes His Most Famous Journal Entry
    William Clark writes he most famous journal entry, 'Ocean in view! O! The joy!'
  • Lewis Gets Shot

    Lewis Gets Shot
    Lewis is accedentally shot by one of the men in his party.
  • Lewis and Clark Return Home

    Lewis and Clark Return Home
    Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis and end their historic expedition.