Past events

By RJm
  • George Washington becomes the first president

    George Washington becomes the first president
    He became the first president serving from 1789 to 1797.
  • The french revolution.

    The french revolution.
    The revolution began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790’s with the ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte,
  • Thomas jefferson purchased the Louisiana territory from france

    Thomas jefferson purchased the Louisiana territory from france
    Jefferson commissioned the discovery expedition from 1804-1806 that was lead by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. In 1801 France signed a treaty for the French to return to the Louisiana territory.
  • Thomas Jefferson becomes the third president

    Thomas Jefferson becomes the third president
    Jefferson becomes the third president February 17, 1801. He was the first president to be inaugurated in Washington DC, he was also the author of the Declaration of Independence.
  • Dunbar and Hunter explore the Ouachita River and Hot Springs

    Dunbar and Hunter explore the Ouachita River and Hot Springs
    It was one of the only four ventures into the Louisiana purchase commissioned by Thomas Jefferson between 1804-1807.
  • Freeman and Custis explore the Red River

    Freeman and Custis explore the Red River
    First known as "The Great Excursion" the journey of Thomas Freeman and Peter Cutis in 1806
  • Lewis and clark explore the northern Louisiana purchase

    Lewis and clark explore the northern Louisiana purchase
    President Thomas Jefferson Commissioned the expedition shortly after the Louisiana purchase in 1803.
  • New Madrid earthquakes

    New Madrid earthquakes
    The 1811-1812 New Madrid Earthquakes were a series beginning with an initial earthquake of moment magnitude 7.5-7.9 on December 16, 1811.
  • War of 1812

    War of 1812
    The war of 1812 was a Conflict that lasted from June 1812 to February 1815, between the United States of America and the UK
  • Henry Rowe Schoolcraft explores Arkansas

    Henry Rowe Schoolcraft explores Arkansas
    He wrote the first written description of the Arkansas Ozark's geography, vegetation, wildlife, and Inhabitants. He published these works in London England in 1821.