July 2002, Volume 2, Issue 7

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND:
BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITIES COORDINATION SESSION AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING PLANNED FOR END OF JULY

The next coordination and sharing session for Lewis and Clark Bicentennial coordinators representing communities and destinations throughout Washington will be held in Skamokawa, Washington on July 31, 2002. The session will run from 8:30am to 12:00pm at the Skamokawa United Methodist Church. The tentative agenda for the session is as follows:

• Welcome and Introductions
• Meeting Agenda Review
• Presentation on Army National Guard Activities
• Update on the Washington State Safety Plan
• Update on Tourism Web Page and Marketing Efforts
• Action Plan Brainstorming
• Final Comments/Wrap-up

The purpose of the "Bicentennial Communities Coordination" meeting is to enhance communication among local stakeholders along the route and to enhance communication between the state Agency Assistance Team (AAT) involved and all of the local stakeholders.

One of the specific agenda items for the July 31st meeting will be an update from Washington State Tourism on their Bicentennial-related activities, including the Lewis and Clark Trail website and the co-operative advertisement campaign.

The Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2002, at 1:30pm, also at the United Methodist Church in Skamokawa.

Please contact Judy Lorenzo, WSDOT Heritage Corridors, at 360.705.7274 or George Sharp, Tourism Office at 360.725.5064 if you plan to attend. (Please RSVP)

NATIONAL BICENTENNIAL COUNCIL RESTRUCTURING

The National Council of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial announced this week that, in preparation for the successful launch of the bicentennial commemoration in January 2003, it will be restructuring its internal organization, including a reduction of its Portland-based staff of five.

"We constantly need to reassess how to use our resources most effectively," said board President David Borlaug. "We feel that our volunteer leadership can work effectively and efficiently with consultants and partners such as the National Park Service and contract service providers, to bring about an exciting commemoration in 2003-2006."

The National Council has embarked on a multi-million dollar corporate sponsorship program, managed by the Metropolitan Group of Portland, Oregon. "We are increasingly encouraged by corporate America's reaction to our plans," said Borlaug. Its highlights include funding of a multi-city Corps of Discovery II traveling exhibition led by the National Park Service.

Borlaug added that the board wished to express its deep thanks to Executive director Michelle Bussard and her staff for their efforts in helping organize the bicentennial commemoration.

MUSEUM GARNERS MORE NATIONAL ATTENTION FOR WALLA WALLA

More and more eyes are gazing with interest at Walla Walla. With the growth of a world-class wine industry and the National Trust for Historic Preservation's National Main Street Award for the Downtown Foundation's efforts, national media are beginning to notice the lovely Valley we call home.

It wasn't long ago that Walla Walla was featured in Sunset Magazine, as well as in a Sunday issue of The Oregonian. USA Today recently gave extensive coverage to the wines of the Valley. Fort Walla Walla Museum Director James Payne and other Walla Wallans were guests on Michael Feldman's Public Radio International program, Whad'Ya Know?, just three years ago and wine industry publications regularly feature the Valley's high-end production. Now the Museum has again contributed to the growing interest. Currently on newsstands is the July 8 issue of Time Magazine with a cover story about the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Northwest Discovery. As part of the article, a few sites in some of the states traversed by the expedition were chosen to represent the route. Time saw fit to choose our local repository of regional history as one of "11 Ways to Follow Their Trail."

The Museum's annual first-weekend-in-June "Lewis and Clark Days" commemoration of 19th century U.S. military and Indian history is noted in the listing, as is the event making the explorer's journey through the region memorable. It was at Wallula Gap that Captain Clark exchanged his sword for "a very eligant white horse" offered by Yellept, a headman of the Walla Walla Indians. An image by artist Norman Adams depicting the trade is displayed near the Museum's newly enhanced life-size diorama of the event. The Museum's website, www.fortwallawallamuseum.org, is also included in the article. The information can also be seen on Time's website, www.time.com/time/2002/lewis_clark/ltravel.html.

Curiously, the magazine was unavailable in Walla Walla for several days. Museum staff made several attempts to purchase copies of the issue and could not find them. Payne happened on the area distributor and asked him where he might buy an issue, only to discover a first-ever shortage of several news magazines from the regional distributor in Missoula had occurred. The area distributor immediately phoned the Missoula office and assured Payne that all available copies would be re-directed to Walla Walla.

Interest in the 2003 - 2006 bicentennial is already underway in much of the country and large numbers of modern travelers are expected to retrace parts of the route. Walla Walla, positioned along U.S. Highway 12 paralleling the route of the historic journey through southeast Washington, will likely be a destination of travelers coming to and from Fort Clatsop, the expedition's winter quarters on the Pacific Ocean in 1805-06. Said Payne, "While we are all very excited about the national coverage our Walla Walla wines and downtown have earned, it's nice to get Time's recognition for Fort Walla Walla Museum. The number of people visiting our area in the next few years could be considerable and that is welcome news to all of us in the tourism industry."

LEWIS AND CLARK RE-ENACTORS

Scott Mandrell, a Meriwether Lewis re-enactor from Missouri, will lead an "expedition" down the Columbia River into Clark County on July 27-28th. The Discovery Expedition of St Charles, Missouri and the Hog Heaven Muzzleloaders of Lewiston, Idaho will camp at Captain William Clark Park, Cottonwood Beach in Washougal on Saturday, July 27. The re-enactors, in authentic period dress, will use traditional methods to build an overnight camp and make fires with flint and steel. The public is welcome to visit the camp, pitch a tent and stay overnight or bring a canoe and paddle down the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean.

The Discovery group will canoe to Frenchman's Bar in Vancouver and set up camp on Sunday, July 28th. Visitors are welcome.

For info, contact the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Committee at 360-906-7119, www.lewisandclark-clark.org or www.lewisandclark.net.

JOINT MEETING OF THE WASHINGTON, OREGON, & IDAHO LEWIS AND CLARK TRAIL HERITAGE FOUNDATION TO BE HELD

Saturday, September 7, 2002 at the Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science & Technology (CREHST) in the Tri-Cities (Richland), Washington, 9:00 am A full day of lectures plus a motor tour are planned. An optional motor tour also is scheduled for Sunday.

Planned agenda:

Mark your calendar and plan on spending some time on The Trail!

Contact Information:

Dr. A G Wesselius
Program Chairman - WA St Chapter
H: 360-736-6106
e-mail: docndeb@localaccess.com

Cheryl Essary
President - WA St Chapter
H: 509-488-9074
e-mail: chiawana@bossig.com

UPDATE ON STATEWIDE LEWIS AND CLARK TRAIL INTERPRETIVE WAYSIDES PROJECT AND KIOSK DESIGNS

The statewide Lewis and Clark Trail Interpretive Waysides project is progressing along with the intent to install kiosks and interpretive panels in the Vancouver region this fall. The official permitting process for the project is underway and text is being reviewed by tribes and the Governor's Lewis and Clark Trail Committee of Washington.

Visit the Washington State Historical Society's website for models and computer simulations of the kiosk designs:

The goal for the designs of the kiosks to be located along the Lewis and Clark Trail in Washington has been to reflect elements of the landscape in the way members of the Expedition would have seen them. Reflections of American Indian architectural styles and use of natural materials in the designs have helped to achieve this goal.

The "Timber Plankhouse" style kiosk provides a sense of how the homes of tribes along the Columbia River were constructed, and the use of treated timbers or cedar materials helps to blend this design with the more wooded context of Western Washington.

The "Columnar Basalt" style kiosk (which will actually be constructed of concrete made to look like basalt) honors the unique basalt formations along the Snake and Columbia rivers throughout the region, and will be used primarily at the more open (less wooded) sites in Eastern Washington and the Columbia River Gorge.

LEWIS AND CLARK TRAIL STATE PARK SUMMER PROGRAMS

Gary Lentz, the ranger at Lewis and Clark Trail State Park will hold the following Interpretive programs this summer. All programs will be Held on Saturdays at the Campground Interpretive Area:

June 29, 8:00 PM - Medical Problems of the Corps of Volunteers for NW Discovery
July 06, 8:00 PM - Captain Clark's Magic Show
July 13, 8:00 PM - The Scientific Instruments & Methods of Lewis & Clark
July 20, 8:00 PM - The Weapons of The Corps of Volunteers for NW Discovery
July 27, 1 to 5 PM - Foods & Cooking of the Corps of Volunteers for NW Discovery
August 03, 7:00 PM - A Look at the Animals of the L&C Expedition
August 10, 7:00 PM - Communicating With the Corps of Volunteers for NW Discovery
August 17, 8:00 PM - Stars, Planets & Stories of 1806
August 24, 7:00 PM - How to Prepare for a Journey of NW Discovery
August 31, 7:00 PM - The Weapons of The Corps of Western Discovery

Programs last approximately 45 minutes. Please bring a folding chair and a flashlight. All programs are open to the public with a $1.00 per person donation requested. Non-camper parking is available near the interpretive area at the campground entrance. Call the Park Ranger at 509-337-6457 for additional information. Programs may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Directions: From the Tri-Cities take Highway 12 out of Pasco to Highway 124 heading East. At Waitsburg, return to Highway 12 heading East. Lewis and Clark Trail State Park is 5 miles West of the Touchet River Bridge in downtown Dayton.

For more information about the park, visit State Parks' website at www.parks.wa.gov.

RESOURCES AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Because of its continuing value as the Bicentennial approaches, this topic has been added as a permanent page to the Washington State Historical Society website to be updated at least once a month. To visit this collection of useful links to funding resources, visit Lewis and Clark Project Funding Opportunities.

FEATURED IN LAST MONTH'S ISSUE:

• New Toll-free Number for Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Office
• Join Us for the Bicentennial Kick-off at Monticello
• "Ocian in View" Program Planned
• Lewis and Clark in Art—Submission Deadline, January 17, 2003
• Washington State Historical Society Lewis and Clark Exhibits
• Vancouver Area News and Information
• Lewis and Clark in the Gorge

WEBSITE OF THE MONTH

Visit the Monticello website, now fully operational. It includes schedules, background information and resources related to Thomas Jefferson and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Visit the site by entering www.monticello.org/jefferson/lewisandclark.

The website is still being updated so check back periodically for exciting developments. For example, several more essays will be added before the end of the summer. Enjoy!

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Now - August 31, 2002
Summer Programs - Lewis and Clark Trail
State Park, near Waitsburg & Dayton
Call the Park Ranger at 509.337.6457 for additional information.

July 27, 2002
Lewis & Clark Re-enactment
Beacon Rock to Cottonwood Beach on the Columbia River.
Contact Roger Daniels
360.992.2560

July 30, 2002
Washington Lewis and Clark
Advisory Committee (statutory committee)
Meeting in Skamokawa, Washington
1:30 pm, Skamokawa United Methodist Church
Contact Jean Peterson 360.586.0219 or jpeterson@wshs.wa.gov

July 31, 2002
Washington Lewis and Clark Trail Communities Coordination Session
8:30 am to Noon
Skamokawa United Methodist Church
Skamokawa, Washington
Contact Judy Lorenzo at 360.705.7274 or George Sharp at 306.725.5064 if you plan to attend (Please RSVP.)

August 4-9, 2002
Lewis & Clark Summer Institute
Tri-Cities Area - Location TBD
Contact Bryn Burns 406.243.6703
bburns@eoscenter.com

August 7, 2002
Agency Assistance Team (AAT) for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Monthly Meeting
10:00 am to 1:00 pm (approx.)
Washington State History Museum
Mezzanine, 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
Contact Jean Peterson 360.586.0219 or jpeterson@wshs.wa.gov

September 7, 2002
Joint Chapters Meeting - Washington, Oregon & Idaho - Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation
Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science & Technology (CREHST) in Richland, Washington,
9:00 am - Full Day Agenda
Contact Doc Wesselius
360.736.6106
email: docndeb@localacccess.com
For more information

September 14, 2002
Lewis & Clark River Cruise
Begins in Vancouver.
Contact Roger Daniels
360.992.2560

September 17, 2002
Agency Assistance Team (AAT) for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Monthly Meeting
10:00 am to 1:00 pm (approx.)
Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
Contact Jean Peterson 360.586.0219 or jpeterson@wshs.wa.gov

September 21, 2002
The Trail Band Performance
Washougal High School
7:00 pm
Washougal Schools Foundation
Tickets: 360.835.7266

October 10, 2002
Agency Assistance Team (AAT) for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Monthly Meeting
10:00 am to 1:00 pm (approx.)
Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
Contact Jean Peterson 360.586.0219 or jpeterson@wshs.wa.gov

November 8-11, 2002
"Ocian in View" Program
Pacific County Friends of Lewis and Clark
Most events held at the Ilwaco Heritage Museum, Ilwaco, WA.
Contact: Carolyn Glenn at Oceanic@centurytel.net.
Visit their website: www.lewisandclarkwa.org.

November 14-16, 2002
"Lewis and Clark, the Unheard Voices"
Conference coordinated by Penn State University.
For more information, contact Chris Dufour, 814-863-5100 or Cpd1@outreach.psu.edu.

November 15, 2002
"End of Our Voyage"
Traveling exhibit debuts at the Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA
Contact Melissa Parr at mparr@wshs.wa.gov.

November 16-17, 2002
Lewis & Clark Collector's Show
Benton County Fairgrounds
Kennewick, Washington
509.586.9211

January 13 - 19, 2003
Bicentennial Kick-Off
Monticello & Charlottesville, Virginia
If you are interested in being involved in a coordinated travel effort, please contact Arlene Johnson at 360-906-7119 or director@lewisandclark-clark.org.

January 17, 2003
Lewis and Clark in Art
Submission Deadline; Contact journeys@pacifier.com for more information.

May 14, 2003
Vancouver Area Bicentennial Kick-Off Date
(Planned); Several events are anticipated
Contact: Roger Daniels at 360.992.2560

Thanksgiving Weekend 2005
Destination Pacific 2005 - Bicentennial Signature Event
Pacific County, Washington and Clatsop County, Oregon
Look for more information in the future.

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 Mandi Roberts at Otak 206-442-1369 or mandi.roberts@otak.com.

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 and/or who has attended public meetings during the past three years. If you do not want to continue to receive this newsletter and/or other bicentennial communications, reply to this e-mail or contact Jean Peterson at the Heritage Resource Center 360-586-0219.

The AAT will continue to publish and mail out the quarterly "hard copy" newsletters in addition to this electronic communication.