September 2003, Volume 3, Issue 9
PART TIME TRAIL COORDINATOR POSITION AVAILABLE
The Washington State Historical Society is recruiting for an assistant trail coordinator for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial. This part time Curator 1 project position will commence November 1, 2003 and end on June 30, 2006. The coordinator's primary duties will be to provide technical assistance to organizations, tribes and communities for commemorative event planning including Corps II, Destination The Pacific, and Station Camp dedications and programming.
Applications will be accepted by the Washington State Department of Personnel. The application period is expected to be September 17, 2003 to October 15, 2003, but the authoritative dates will be those posted by the Department of Personnel at their web site. For a more complete description of the position, go to http://hr.dop.wa.gov/statejobs/bulletins/CURRENT/63368oc.htm. To apply online, visit http://hr.dop.wa.gov/statejobs/inetapp.htm.
For more information, please contact David Nicandri, Director, Washington State Historical Society at 253-798-5900.
LEWIS & CLARK BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE PENDLETON BLANKET
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition has long been recognized as a pivotal event in the nation's history. Nevertheless, it has only been during the current bicentennial era that modern scholarship has revealed the true importance of the Washington segment of the trail.
Accordingly, it is only appropriate that the Washington State History Museum produce this Lewis and Clark Pendleton Blanket, surely to become one of the most prized bicentennial collectibles. This is especially true of the limited, numbered "members edition" of 200, made available solely to the members of the Washington State Historical Society.
For $299 (plus tax and shipping, if applicable) you will be able to secure this exclusive blanket. Deluxe packages that include the premium numbers 1-9 and 200 within the registered set, and a bonus pack of bicentennial collectibles are also available. To reserve your blanket or to request more information, call the membership assistant at 253-798-5902.
NATIONAL BICENTENNIAL BROCHURE AVAILABLE
The National Council of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial has released its long-awaited brochure on bicentennial signature events. All 15 national signature events--are highlighted, as is additional information about the National Council and its advisory groups. If people are interested in single copies, or a few copies of the brochure, feel free to contact Mark Vessey, 360/586-0219, fax 360/586-8322, email, mvessey@wshs.wa.gov. If you are interested in large quantities for distribution, please contact the National Council at P.O. Box 11940, St. Louis, MO 63112-0040, 888-999-1803.
LEWIS AND CLARK TRAIL INTERPRETIVE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
The Washington State capital budget for the current biennium includes a $1 million appropriation for a Lewis and Clark. The guidelines and application for the LCG is modeled on the Heritage Capital Projects Fund (CPF) administered by the Washington State Historical Society.
LCG funds may be used for construction of new facilities or improvements to existing ones; purchase, restoration, and/or preservation of such fixed assets as historic buildings and structures; acquisition of unimproved property for the purpose of construction of a new facility that will have a heritage mission; acquisition, protection, stabilization, and/or development of historic or archaeological sites; physical improvement of interior facility spaces for exhibitions, programs, and/or preservation activities; construction-related design, architectural, and engineering expenses; purchase of equipment when necessary to accomplish the project; bridge loans or financing, but only if the loan is obtained after the application is approved for funding.
In addition to using the funds in an appropriate way, an applicant should meet the fundamental test of interpreting the Lewis and Clark story; meet a 1 to 1 matching requirement, be "ready to go" with match largely in hand or already in the project within the past four years; fall within a $12,000 to $200,000 range for the amount of their requested LC funds; and demonstrate an ability to expend the funds by June 30, 2005.
Preference will be given to those areas along the trail, but applicants anywhere in the state are eligible.
Workshops will be held in late October (including one in conjunction with the Washington Heritage Conference in the Tri-Cities). Applications are due back to the HRC on November 21 with review and ranking in December. The announcement of awards will take place in February. Contracts will then be signed with successful applicants.
For more information or to request an application packet, contact Mark Vessey at 360-586-0219. or mvessey@wshs.wa.gov.
16th ANNUAL WASHINGTON HERITAGE CONFERENCE
"LEWIS AND CLARK: TOOLS FOR PLANNING, PARTNERSHIPS, AND OPPORTUNITIES"
October 22-24, 2003
Red Lion Hotel Richland Hanford House
Richland, Washington
The Lewis and Clark Bicentennial provides the theme for the 16th Annual Washington Heritage Conference. The heritage conference will bring together people doing Lewis and Clark events and projects; those leading other commemorative efforts, such as the state's territorial and treaty sesquicentennials; and others just wanting to learn techniques and resources applicable to any heritage initiative
The goal of the conference is to bring leaders, volunteers, and experts of the heritage community together to make contacts, share ideas, and gain expertise.
Four workshops will be held on Wednesday, October 22, from 1:15 to 4:15pm. Topics include:
- Good People Make the Difference
Moderator: Bobbie Conner, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute - Lewis and Clark Trail Interpretive Infrastructure Grant Program
Presenter: Garry Schalliol, Heritage Resource Center, Washington State Historical Society - Marketing Basics: Getting the Most Mileage from Lewis and Clark
Moderator: Fred Lighter, Seattle - Capitalizing on Capital Campaigns
Presenter: George Thomas, Bellingham
Thursday, October 23, Welcome and Keynote
Roberta "Bobbie" Conner, Vice President, National Bicentennial Council
"Creating a Bicentennial Legacy"
Will the future be different because of what your community does during the Bicentennial? What contribution can be made now for those who inherit the Earth in 200 years? Will your event change lives? Will your project create legacy?
Breakout sessions will follow leading up to our luncheon and presentation.
Presentation: Meunshma: Our Beloved Children
One of the key benefits of a commemoration is making new friends. Be prepared to enjoy and learn from this performing group of Yakama Nation youth, who will have just returned from their tour of Japan.
Followed by afternoon breakout sessions and our evening banquet.
Presentation: Robert Carriker, Distinguished Professor, Department of History, Gonzaga University on
"A Windfall for History Education: Teaching the Lewis and Clark Expedition"
Professor Carriker has taught thousands of teachers how to teach students about Lewis and Clark. His enthusiasm for the topic and for teaching it make him a perfect guide to the past.
Friday, October 24 begins with breakout sessions in the morning followed by our luncheon at noon.
Presenter: Gary Lentz, Manager, Lewis and Clark State Park
"Patrick Gass's Recollections on Meeting the Wallawallohs"
Hotel:
The conference hotel is the Red Lion Hotel Richland at 802 George Washington Way in Richland on the banks of the Columbia River. There is free shuttle service from the airport. Rooms with a single bed are $64 and those with two are $69. Just mention the Heritage Conference when you call 509-946-7611 or email JTodd@3-cities.com. This room block will be released on September 21. The Hotel website for information, but not reservations, is at www.redlion.com/WHC/hotels/ShowHotel.asp?ID=167.
HERITAGE CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Washington State's Community, Trade, and Economic Development is supporting a number of scholarships to cover the $99 registration fee for the 16th Annual Washington Heritage Conference. Applicants must represent tribal governments or non profit agencies and associations. Those requiring scholarship support to be able to attend the conference are particularly encouraged to apply. Awards will be based on indication of need and will be made in the order requests are received by Mark Vessey at the Heritage Resource Center (mvessey@wshs.wa.gov or 360-586-0219).
Additional Conference Information:
Go to http://www.washingtonhistory.org/lewisandclark/lc-conference.htm for more program details. For other information, contact Mark Vessey at the Heritage Resource Center (360-586-0219; mvessey@wshs.wa.gov; or 211 W. 21st Avenue, Olympia, WA 98501.
Pre-Registration: $99.00
Registration at door: $125.00
'OCIAN IN VIEW'
November 7-10, 2003
Long Beach Peninsula, Washington
'Ocian in View' provides an enriching opportunity to partake in lectures and tours that offer insight into the Lewis and Clark Expedition, where the Corps of Discovery, at long last, reached the Pacific Ocean.
Friday, November 7, Ilwaco Heritage Museum, 7PM, $10
Dr. David Peck leads off the 'Ocian In View' weekend with a fascinating look at wilderness medicine. Peck, a practicing physician from San Diego, is the author of Or Perish in the Attempt: Wilderness Medicine and the Lewis & Clark Expedition. For each illness, Peck has compiled evidence from the journals to make a comparison between the Corps' medical treatments and how the illness would be diagnosed in the 21st century. Peck will be presenting a slide show and signing books that evening, as well.
Saturday, November 8, Hilltop Middle School, 7PM, $10
Two speakers will be offering their insights into the story of York, Clark's slave. Hasan Davis will present a living history performance of "York, Black Explorer of the Lewis & Clark Expedition." A drama graduate who holds a Doctorate in Law, Davis was selected in 2001 as a Rockefeller Foundation Next Generation Leadership Fellow.
Adding understanding will be Ron Craig, a filmmaker and author from Portland. Executive Producer of Filmworks Northwest, he is currently creating a one-hour documentary entitled "Who Was York? A New Look at the Lewis & Clark Expedition." He has co-authored a children's book of the same title, to be published by the National Geographic Society in 2004. Craig was a featured speaker at the opening of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commemoration at Monticello in January.
Sunday, November 9, Fort Columbia State Park Theater, 2:30PM
Gary Lentz will present a unique program entitled, "Means of Subsistence." He will demonstrate types of food, methods of cooking, and culinary details used throughout the Expedition. Lentz is currently a Washington State Park Ranger at the Lewis & Clark Trail State Park.
Bus Tours, November 8, 9 and 10, 9AM to 1PM, $25
Compelling narrated bus tours will take passengers to significant campsites and other spots along the Columbia River, Cape Disappointment, Discovery Trail and the Pacific Coast. Historian Rex Ziak, author of In Full View, will lead the Saturday and Sunday tours. Jim Sayce, local authority on Lewis and Clark, will narrate the Monday tour. Tours depart from the Ilwaco Heritage Museum at 9AM and return at 1PM.
Contact Information
'Ocian In View', presented by the Pacific County Friends of Lewis & Clark, is made possible by grants from Humanities Washington and the Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation. For more information on the program or Lewis & Clark information access the Friends website at www.lewisandclarkwa.org. or call 360-642-2805. For more information on bus tours or available lodging, call the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau at 1-800-451-2542 or access the Peninsula's website at www.funbeach.com.
AMERICAN MINT ANNOUNCES FIRST ISSUE RELEASE OF AN OFFICIAL BICENTENNIAL COUNCIL LEWIS AND CLARK INDIAN NICKEL "COIN MEDALLION"
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The American Mint has announced the launch of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Coin Medallion, the first of a number of American Mint products, officially licensed by the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Council.
The design of the 40 mm (approx. 1.6 inch) clad Medallion bears the official logo of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Council on is reverse and a portion of the sales of the Medallion goes to supporting Bicentennial Council activities throughout the four year commemoration. The reverse of the Medallion bears the engraved buffalo of the great plains surrounding an imbedded 14 kt gold plated Indian Head Nickel. The medallion is encapsulated, and comes with a certificate of authenticity and Bicentennial Council seal.
The Lewis and Clark Coin Medallion can be purchased at www.americanmint.com or http://www.lewisandclarktrail.com/ for $19.95.
Dealer discounts are available. Contact Jennifer Sollenberger at American Mint
Phone: 717-458-9203
Fax: 717-458-9201
LEWIS & CLARK DISCOVERY BOXES AVAILABLE NOW
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers "Lewis and Clark Discovery Boxes" are now available for purchase by non-federal agencies. The boxes, developed by the Corps of Engineers, were originally designed for interpretive staff to use as educational tools at school and visitor center to commemorate the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial. Initially available to only the Corps of Engineers, Army, and the National Guard, overwhelming national interest in the boxes, both inside and outside the federal government, has prompted the Corps to arrange with the vendor to provide boxes to the public at the contract price.
The Lewis and Clark Discovery Boxes are educational trunks containing reproduction artifacts, posters, books and other materials that focus on the Army story of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The 42 items found in the box focus on the 7 Army values - duty, discipline, loyalty, personal courage, selfless service, respect, honor and integrity. Each box contains replicas of the items the Corps of Discovery had with them on their trip (15-star flag, sextant, etc.) and representations of plants and animals they found on their journey (prickly pear cactus, prairie dogs, beaver, etc.) Included in the box are related music CDs, books, and VHS videos. The boxes also contain a User Guide and other resources to help enhance and guide the development of interpretive and classroom programs.
The boxes are being assembled and distributed by Development Workshop in Idaho Falls, ID, a nonprofit agency affiliated with the National Institute of the Severely Handicapped (NISH). The items come assembled in a large red cedar trunk. Boxes are priced at $1,763.24, which includes shipping. To place an order, contact Gerry Hodges, Vice President of Industrial Services, Development Workshop, (208)-524-1550, hodg@dwinc.org. Please allow approximately 60 days for delivery. They will be available until October 31, 2003 at this price. Major credit cards will be accepted. For more information, contact Patti Williams, L&C Coordinator, Portland District, 503-808-4306, patricia.d.williams@usace.army.mil.
WEBSITE OF THE MONTH
CORPS OF DISCOVERY UNITED STATES ARMY
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The U. S. Army commemorates the expedition of Lewis and Clark in this new website found at http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/LC/index.htm. It's a fairly ambitious undertaking, comprised of distinct sections titled The People, The Mission, Explore and L & C Links.
The human component of the expedition is explored in The People. The two officers are featured with the familiar portraits, and biographical information. The non-commissioned officers, Army privates, and civilians (including both Sacagawea and York) also have short bios. There is a link for the Indian Nations, but the content for that page is still under construction.
The Mission includes an introduction by John S. Brown, Brigadier General, USA, and Chief of Military History, followed by interesting facts about the undertaking, an excellent bibliography, and a list of the Seven Army Values. The section titled Explore outlines the Army's Bicentennial campaign plan in fifteen detailed pages, including a calendar of events.
This site has great utility for military history buffs and those studying Lewis and Clark, but takes it one step further by providing the military perspective on America's first and most famous overland expedition.
AUGUST LEWIS AND CLARK NEWSLETTER
For those of you that did not receive the August newsletter due to the Blaster worm outbreak, we have linked it here to this newsletter for easy viewing. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused.
http://www.washingtonhistory.org/lewisandclark/aug2003-newsletter.htm
LEWIS AND CLARK TRAINING ACADEMY FOR FY'04
The National Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Team for the Corps of Engineers is again sponsoring information sessions in fiscal year 2004. The sessions usually last two days and are free (travel and per diem are the responsibility of the individual office). Any additional space not taken by COE personnel will be open to the public.
While exact locations and agendas are still pending the dates have been set:
November 6-8, 2003 - Sioux City, IA - Marina Inn
December 5-6, 2003 - New Orleans, LA - Monaco Hotel
February 20-21, 2004 - Alton, Illinois - TBD
March 25-27, 2004 - Missoula, MT - TBD
For more information or to reserve a space, please contact:
Ken Wilk
Assistant National Coordinator for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
5260 Pomona Dam Rd.
Vassar, KS 66543-9212
785-453-2338
fax: 785-453-2475
Cell: 913-634-0579
Kenneth.S.Wilk@usace.army.mil
LIVE RADIO PLAY MERIWETHER PREMIERS SOON
"Meriwether" is the title of a two-act radio play which is set at Grinder's Stand along the Natchez Trace in 1809. In this dramatic monologue, Meriwether Lewis, played by playwright Jim Tindall, recounts his successes in exploration and his failures in politics. This historically accurate drama is designed as a live radio play, to be simultaneously performed before a live audience and a radio audience, complete with live, musically accompanied commercials from local advertisers.
Joining Tindall on stage is old time fiddler Janice Staver. This project envisions the cooperation of local theater groups with local radio stations to duplicate the golden age of radio for their communities. This is Tindall's fifth radio play. Interested communities may contact the writer at jtindall@gorge.net, or (509) 493-2495.
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 Events Calendar link in the left column.
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 email address 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 Mark Vessey at the Heritage Resource Center 360-586-0219.