January 2004, Volume 4, Issue 1

LEWIS AND CLARK AT THE WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM IN TACOMA

Exhibits

Beyond Lewis and Clark: The Army Explores the West
Nearly two hundred years ago, army captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their Corps of Discovery headed west with orders from President Thomas Jefferson to find a route to the Pacific Ocean and document the land and peoples they encountered on their way. The Lewis and Clark expedition became a model for subsequent army expeditions. An eight-decade story of army exploration west of the Mississippi is traced in the exhibition. Among the hundreds of images and objects in the exhibit are Meriwether Lewis's air rifle, original field notes and maps drafted by William Clark, and items associated with the Isaac Stevens railroad survey and treaty tour. WSHM will be the only West Coast venue to present this nationally touring exhibit. Sunday, February 15, through Sunday, October 31, 2004.

Lewis and Clark Revisited: A Trail in Modern Day
This exhibit features contemporary photographs of the Lewis & Clark trail by Greg MacGregor, highlighting the differences modern development has made to scenes describes in Lewis & Clark's journals. Organized by Smith Kramer Fine Arts. Sunday, February 15, through Sunday, April 4, 2004.

Programs

The Day of the Pathfinder: Soldier-Explorers and the American West
Don't miss this thought-provoking lecture by Professor James P. Ronda, one of the preeminent Lewis and Clark scholars and H.G. Barnard Chair in Western History at the University of Tulsa. Ronda is lead historian for the exhibit Beyond Lewis and Clark: The Army Explores the West, and author of the exhibit's companion book by the same name. A book-signing will follow the lecture. Monday, February 16, 2 PM.

Beyond Lewis and Clark Day of Discovery
To learn more about the Corps of Discovery, bring your family to this Day of Discovery! Gary Lentz, Park Manager of the Lewis & Clark Trail State Park in Dayton, WA presents two programs. At 11 AM, "Means of Subsistence" examines the supplies and methods of preparing food for the expedition. At 3:30 PM, "How Much? How Far? How Cold?" looks at the tools and instruments the Corps of Discovery used to make maps, record scientific observations and measure distances. In addition, the Newfoundland Club of Seattle will be at the museum from Noon to 2 PM. Monday, February 16, 10 AM - 5 PM.

Pierre Cruzatte: A Musical Journey Along the Lewis & Clark Trail
Playing fiddle, jaw harp, bones, spoons, and other instruments of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Daniel Slosberg brings to life Pierre Cruzatte, Lewis and Clark's main boatman and most esteemed musician. This family program takes audiences on an unforgettable musical voyage with stops along the way for humorous and moving stories about the journey and Cruzatte's critical contributions to it. Tickets are available by calling 253-798-5902. Adult tickets cost $7.50 museum members, $10.50 general public; Children's tickets cost $4 museum members, $5 general public. Performances begin at 2 PM. Saturday March 27 and Sunday March 28, 2 PM.

WHERE ARE THE WAYSIDE EXHIBITS?

They're coming! The Washington State Lewis and Clark Trail Waysides project is in final production. Installation of intepretive panels and kiosks for the western part of the state (Pacific, Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, and Clark counties) will resume as soon as weather conditions permit early this year. All of the interpretive panels and kiosks across the state are on track to be installed by the coming 2004 travel season. Anticipated timeframes for installations are as follows:

• Pacific, Wahkiakum, Cowlitz and Clark counties: By mid to late March 2004
• Skamania and Klickitat Counties: By mid to late April 2004
• Franklin, Benton, Walla Walla, and Columbia counties: By mid May 2004
• Garfield, Whitman, and Asotin counties: By late May/Memorial Day weekend

Interpretive panel designs have been finalized for all western Washington panels, and final design is currently underway for Columbia River Gorge and eastern Washington panels. Site locations have not changed from those announced in the summer of 2003. Final panel designs from some of the western Washington sites are provided below.

Steamboat Landing	Stevenson Dock	Oceanside
Click on any image above to view a larger version.

The project team will be coordinating with local community representatives in the coming weeks to plan for ribbon-cutting ceremonies at the kiosk locations. It is anticipated that the ceremonies will be timed with Lewis and Clark Expedition anniversary dates from the eastbound spring return trip (April/May). For more information, please contact Mandi Roberts, Project Manager, Otak, Inc. 206.949.2741 or mandi.roberts@otak.com

AUTHOR'S HOUR FEATURES BEYOND LEWIS & CLARK: THE ARMY EXPLORES THE WEST

Friday, February 13, 2004, 3 PM

TVW Author's Hour with James P. Ronda

Join WSHS Executive Director David Nicandri as he interviews James P. Ronda about his book, Beyond Lewis & Clark: The Army Explores the West. James P. Ronda, H.G. Barnard Chair in Western History at the University of Tulsa, was the lead historian for the exhibit Beyond Lewis and Clark: The Army Explores the West. Come join the audience for this program, which will be recorded and aired on TVW at a future date. Friday, February 13, 2004, at 3 PM in the WSHM Auditorium.

NATIONAL LEWIS AND CLARK GROUP NAMES MONTANAN AS FIELD DIRECTOR

Wendy Raney has been named director of field operations for the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation based in Great Falls, Montana

Raney, who grew up in Livingston, Montana, serves as the primary channel of communication between the Foundation's board of directors and its chapters and members. She is the staff contact for the Foundation's Trail Stewardship, Sovereign Nations and Public Relations Committees. In addition, Raney is the liaison for the Legislative Caucus of the U.S. Congress, local, state and federal governmental agencies working on Lewis and Clark projects, the Bicentennial Signature Event coordinators, the Foundation's nonprofit and corporate partners and the media.

2004 TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANTS

If you are interested in grants for Tribal Historic Preservation go to the following web page for more information. Deadline: March 17, 2004.

FIELD CAMP OFFERED BY FORT CLATSOP NATIONAL MEMORIAL

Fort Clatsop National Memorial is recruiting members for its inaugural Field Camp of Instructions, a first-person living history training program. Taught by Living Museums of the West, this program offers a five day course about 18th century military and civilian life. A portion of this course is practical training by immersing participants in turn-of-the 19th century living, giving them an opportunity to experience first hand how life was at that time period. Field Camp of Instructions runs June 25-30, 2004 at Camp Rilea in Warrenton, Oregon. Registration fees start at $325 and includes lodging, food, and basic supplies. The program is underwritten, in part, through generous grants from Meyer Memorial Trust and Lewis and Clark Bicentennial in Oregon. For details and registration information call (503) 861-4422.

Two camp experiences are being offered: 18th Century Military Camp and 18th Century Civilian Camp. Meals are provided, with both modern and period food. Participants receive classroom instruction of the time period, cultural and period dress lessons, and they get to keep dress and accessory items they make during the program. College credit is offered through Lewis and Clark College in Oregon.

Graduates of the Military Camp are eligible to participate in Fort Clatsop's living history program being developed for Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Signature Event activities. All participants are eligible for volunteer opportunities through Fort Clatsop and Destination: The Pacific, the organization producing the Bicentennial Signature Event.

Registration Fees
Early registration (by April 15th): $325

Regular registration (by May 30th): $375

Late registration (until full): $450

The Field Camp of Instructions being offered by Fort Clatsop National Memorial is the first step in recruiting and training first-person interpreters. The Park's focus is on recruiting thirty-three men to take on the persona of members from the Lewis and Clark Expedition in preparation for Bicentennial activities. Since the Expedition was a military venture, the first Field Camp of Instructions offered is about Military Life at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. A corresponding Civilian Camp is also being offered.

LEWIS AND CLARK RADIO SERIES

Lewis & Clark College and Oregon Public Broadcasting will produce a national radio series about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, thanks to a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The $315,000 grant will enable the college and OPB to jointly produce a 13-part radio series titled "New Voices on the Journey: The Lewis and Clark Expedition." The first episode is scheduled for national distribution in May 2004, with the remaining one-hour episodes produced and distributed through 2005.

A Web site will be maintained during the radio project to give listeners previews of upcoming programs, to test elements being developed for a companion DVD, to get "inside" stories from experts working on the radio project and, in general, to serve as a one-stop resource for Lewis and Clark bicentennial activity.

The first episode, "Mysteries of the Lewis and Clark Expedition," examines unsolved mysteries of the expedition, including the suicide of Meriwether Lewis and the true story of Sacagawea. For more information, visit www.thejourneycontinues.org or www.opb.org.

Thanks to funding from QWEST, Project Wet at Montana State University [Bozeman, MT] just updated and reprinted their wonderful resource guide, LEWIS AND CLARK: EDUCATOR'S RESOURCE GUIDE, A REVIEW OF LEWIS AND CLARK MATERIALS, edited by Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer.

The REVIEW includes books for K-6 and 7-12, curriculum guides, traveling trunks, videos, computer resources, tribal resources and regional resources. It is one of the best tools for teachers, librarians and museum personnel, educators, program planners, museum store managers.

You can direct your inquires, orders, and questions re: costs to:

Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer
The Watercourse
201 Culbertson Hall
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717-0570
406.994.5392
watercourse@montana.edu

EXPANSION OF STORE AT FORT CLATSOP VISITOR CENTER

This week construction started on the expansion of the bookstore at Fort Clatsop National Memorial. This construction project will double the size of the store and allow the non-profit Fort Clatsop Historical Association to expand the array of educational merchandise sold. "With sales at the store increasing faster than visitation this expansion is coming none too soon," said Sandy Reinebach, Business Manager for the Fort Clatsop Historical Association. "Our sales are actually being limited by the amount of space and spectrum of educational materials."

The project is one of the key bicentennial legacy projects that the Fort Clatsop Historical Association has been involved in. The project is scheduled to be completed by March 10th. The project, expected to cost more than $100,000 is being completed by local contractors. Rickenbach Construction of Astoria is serving as the prime contractor.

DESTINATION: THE PACIFIC DATE CHANGE

November 11 - 15, 2005

In response to research, expressed community needs, and other scheduled events, the board of Destination:The Pacific has decided to move its planned signature event at the mouth of the Columbia to the Veteran's Day weekend, 2005.

Destination: The Pacific now takes place Friday, November 11th through Tuesday, November 15th, ending with the dedication of a new state/national park at Station Camp.

The core themes for the weekend's commemoration remain unchanged:

• The Arrival, achievement of the mission, and meeting with the Chinook;
• The Vote that marked a significant moment in the Corps' leadership The Crossing of the Columbia River, and;
• Wintering Over at Fort Clatsop, journaling and maps, the Expedition's relationship with the Clatsops and their exploration of the region.

Major events planned between November 11th and 15th are as follows:

Ocian in View - a forum for speakers and panelists focused on history, tribal issues and stewardship. Interpreted tours of Pacific and Clatsop County sites.

Consider the Columbia - an opportunity to experience the epic sweep of the River while standing on the Astoria- Megler Bridge.

The Exposition - a festival with vendors, musicians, story tellers, demonstrations and entertainment. We are encouraging wide tribal participation.

The Gala and performing arts programs - celebration of the history of the area and the resiliency of its peoples.

The Dedication of Station Camp and reenactment of the Arrival - sponsored by the Washington State Historical Society.

Plans are to tell the story of the Corps of Discovery within a five-day formal event followed by five "Wintering Over" sanctioned programs on historic dates: the Vote November 24th, "Snuggly fixed in their huts," living history in December at Fort Clatsop, Saltmakers Return in January, Tillamook Head Trail to Ecola Creek in February, and the Departure March 23rd, in which we say farewell to the Party and feature the tribal groups which remained.

WEBSITE OF THE MONTH
By Sharon Hultman, WSHS Webmaster

Lewis & Clark: The Maps of Exploration 1507-1814
An exhibition in Special Collections Alderman Library

The Lewis & Clark: The Maps of Exploration 1507-1914 exhibition ended its run at the Alderman Library in May of 2003, but the website associated with the exhibit lives on to educate, inform, and enthrall Lewis & Clark and cartography aficionados everywhere.

We are introduced at the beginning to the primary characters - Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark - then whisked back even further in time to view the world as the mapmakers of 1507 understood it. Through the magic of technology, we can peer closely at the details of these early maps, seeing the North American continent much as Jefferson and Lewis must have seen it as they prepared for their journey into the unknown.

Although the focus of the site is on early exploration and the cartographers who preserved the knowledge gained through these expeditions, the essays, coupled with the beautiful maps and original source materials, provide detailed background information and clear insight into the perceptions of Jefferson and those he sent to pave the way for eventual westward expansion.

EVENTS LISTING

We are now listing bicentennial events and promotions in a large, searchable database, with several different search criteria, freeing up space in the electronic newsletter for more news-related items. If you would like to have an event or promotion listed in this new database, please direct all information to Mark Vessey at mvessey@wshs.wa.gov and he will post the listing.

To access this new feature, visit our website at www.washingtonhistory.org/lewisandclark and click the Bicentennial Events Calendar Database at the top of the page —or click on the link below.

PLEASE LOOK for additional information and updates on Bicentennial planning activities and projects in next month's e-newsletter.

ALSO - if you have articles or news-worthy information that you would like to contribute to this e-newsletter or to Washington's quarterly bicentennial newsletter, please contact Mark Vessey at 360.586.0219 or mvessey@wshs.wa.gov.

The Washington State Historical Society, lead agency of the state's Agency Assistance Team (AAT) for bicentennial planning, will send this newsletter via e-mail on a monthly basis to provide updates on events, projects, and activities going on around the state in preparation for the commemoration.

Your name is in the state's Lewis and Clark Trail database as someone who has expressed interest in the bicentennial. If you do not want to continue to receive this newsletter and/or other bicentennial communications, reply to this e-mail or contact Mark Vessey at the Heritage Resource Center 360.586.0219.