LEWIS & CLARK TIMELINE

Jefferson Chooses Lewis

Jan 1, 1803

Jefferson chooses Lewis to lead first expedition across American West

Congress Grants Request

Feb 28, 1803

Congress grants Jefferson's request of Lewis being the first explorer of the American West

Lewis Prepares For Expedition

Jun 1, 1803

Lewis Asks Clark to Share Command in Expedition

Jun 29, 1803

Jefferson Announces Louisiana Purchas

Jul 4, 1803

Lewis Makes First Entry in Journal

Aug 31, 1803

Sergeant Charles Floyd Dies

Aug 20, 1804

Only member of expedition to die, Dies near present-day Sioux City, Iowa.

Construction of Fort Mandan

Nov 2, 1804

Close to present-day Bismarck, ND

Sacagawea Meets Long Lost Brother

Aug 17, 1805

Clark Sights Mount Hood

Oct 18, 1805

Explorers Vote on Location of Winter Camp

Nov 24, 1805

First recorded vote in America where a woman was allowed to vote

Lewis Makes Last Journal Entry

Aug 11, 1806

Lewis is also accidentally shot by one of his own men

Return to St. Louis; Journey Complete

Sep 23, 1806