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Dates: October 18, 2024 - January 22, 2025
Location:
Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main Street, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, USA (View on Map)
This traveling exhibit from the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation uses large-scale reproductions of historic maps, photos, and explanatory text to show how America looked before the journey of Lewis and Clark, and what it looked like after. Using cutting-edge scientific techniques and methods as old as humanity, they...
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Dates: November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
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Columbia River Maritime Museum, Marine Drive, Astoria, OR, USA (View on Map)
This new permanent exhibit Opens at Columbia River Maritime Museum on November 1st. Cedar and Sea: the Maritime Culture of the Indigenous Coastal People of the Pacific Northwest - Pacific Northwest Coastal Indigenous People used their deep knowledge of their environment to harvest its natural wealth, developing sophisticated technologies that...
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Dates: November 25, 2024 - July 25, 2025
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Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA (View on Map)
Wóuŋspe – Education celebrates the profound relationship between Native American students and their mentors, viewed through an artistic perspective. The exhibition emphasizes an artistic perspective, showcasing pieces past and present of St. Joseph’s Indian School alongside the works of established Native American artists. The exhibition emphasizes the sharing of cultural heritage,...
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Dates: November 29, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Location:
1234 Vandalia Street, Collinsville, Illinois, USA (View on Map)
Our Annual Native American Holiday Market is set for Friday, Nov. 29 (11 am – 6 pm) and Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 (9 am – 6 pm). It takes place at the Collinsville VFW-Post 5691, located at 1234 Vandalia Street, Collinsville, IL 62234. Over 30 Tribal Affiliated artists from across...
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Date: December 1, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm
Location:
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, USA (View on Map)
On Sunday, December 1, 2024, holiday music will ring out when New Horizon’s Band of Sioux City presents its concert under the direction of Benjamin Mauritz at 2:00 pm at the Betty Strong Encounter Center. For this concert, the band will play a variety of music including carols, classical, pop,...
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Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 9:00 am
Location:
Missouri Town Living History Museum, East Park Road, Lee's Summit, MO, USA (View on Map)
Experience the holidays with the music, decor and foods of the mid-1800s in rural Missouri. Enjoy historic cooking, caroling and music throughout the village, and the Christmas traditions of another era.
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Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm
Location:
8700 Southwest Sweek Drive, Tualatin, OR, USA (View on Map)
Composer Justin Ralls will present on his exciting project in development, Nu Nah-Hup: Sacajawea's Story, an historic opera collaboration with Rose Ann Abrahamson (Shoshone descendent of Sacajawea) and Shoshone-Navajo-Okanogan Native American flutist and composer, Hovia Edwards. This project portrays the story of Sacajawea through the Indigenous perspective of her familial descendants. Dr....
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Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 10:00 am
Location:
Western Heritage Center, Montana Avenue, Billings, MT, USA (View on Map)
All are welcome to attend the Western Heritage Center’s Holiday Playapalooza event on Saturday, December 07 from 10 am – 2 pm. This is a free event for children and families to enjoy Billings’ many holiday traditions, explore heritage games and crafts, hear classic stories, and participate in activities like...
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Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 10:00 am
Location:
Historic Locust Grove, Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY, USA (View on Map)
Enjoy Winter on the Farm, a day of Holiday cheer, music, baked goodies, and historical fun for the whole family. Haven’t found the right gift for yourself or a loved one? There are multiple ways to shop at Locust Grove! Visit the Holiday Book Sale, where you just might find...
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Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm
Location:
Beaver County Historical Research, 3rd Avenue, Freedom, PA, USA (View on Map)
You don’t want to miss the mansion which will be decorated in its full Christmas glory! Various live Christmas trees will highlight decorations of different eras. Be sure to stay for the lighting of the wax candles on the table top Civil War era tree at 5:00 and again at...
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Date: December 8, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm
Location:
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, USA (View on Map)
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Betty Strong Encounter Center, Marci Broyhill, Prairie Poet & Storyteller, will share Christmas narratives about people who lived in our area. Admission is free with a reception to follow. Marci Broyhill’s stories will warm our hearts and remind us to keep our...
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Date: December 8, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm
Location:
2 McKeown Lane, Cardwell, MT 59721, USA (View on Map)
A unique opportunity to see the earthlodge at the Jefferson River Wilderness Camp. Mark your calendars for our Jefferson River Chapter Annual Meeting, coming up Sunday December 8th, in the earthlodge at River Camp! We poured an earthen floor in the lodge this summer, and it really looks great! See the attached...
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Date: December 11, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm
Location:
Missouri History Museum, Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, USA (View on Map)
Join Dr. Frances Levine, past president of the Missouri Historical Society, as she launches her new book, Crossings: Women on the Santa Fe Trail. The Santa Fe Trail has a special allure in Southwestern history and a surprising number of links to St. Louis. Connecting the far northern frontier of the newly formed...
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Dates: December 14, 2024 - December 15, 2024
Location:
Lewis and Clark (Camp River Dubois) State Historic Site, Lewis and Clark Trail, Hartford, IL, USA (View on Map)
On December 12, 1803, the Lewis & Clark Expedition arrived at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers and fixed on a place to build Camp River Dubois. Arrival Weekend [December 14 & 15] marks this arrival with reenactors, demonstrators, and more! The event will feature exhibitors of vintage...
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Date: December 14, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm
Location:
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, Osage Street, Sibley, MO, USA (View on Map)
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Date: December 20, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm
Location:
Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, Green Street, Wickliffe, KY, USA (View on Map)
Winter Solstice occurs December 21, at 3:21 am. Join us on Friday evening, December 20th, to view the beautiful scenes of the sunset over the mounds before the solstice. Park Interpreters will be on hand to talk about the mounds construction and history. Museum open 10 am to 4 pm....
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Date: December 21, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm
Location:
Camp Brewster, Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue Boulevard North, Bellevue, NE, USA (View on Map)
Winter Solstice Celebration Come celebrate the changing seasons of the Forest at our Solstice/Equinox preparation event! Each Solstice/Equinox celebration will include a seasonal craft, a short hike, a bonfire with s'mores, and an opportunity to learn more about the folklore that surrounds each of these astrological phenomena. Date: December 21 Time: 5:30-7:30...
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Date: December 28, 2024
Time: 4:30 pm
Location:
Ponca State Park, Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE, USA (View on Map)
Enjoy the magic of the holiday season at Ponca State Park with lighted hayrack rides through the woods. Rides are FREE and start at 4:40 p.m. every Saturday in December. Guests can sign up for hayrack rides at the Park Office/Resource and Education Center, which is also the pick up...
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Dates: December 30, 2024 - January 3, 2025
Location:
Frazier History Museum, West Main Street, Louisville, KY, USA (View on Map)
Step in from the cold this winter break at the Frazier, where we’ll be taking a look at some of the coolest things from history: From Mt. Everest cold cases to strange winter sports. We’ll even spend some time diving into the great books you may curl up with around...
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Date: January 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location:
John James Audubon State Park, U.S. 41, Henderson, KY, USA (View on Map)
Join the nationwide movement to get outdoors on the first day of the year! John James Audubon State Park will host two First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day, 2025. Hike #1 will begin at 11 A.M. and Hike #2 will start at 2:00 P.M. All participants, please meet our...
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Date: January 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Location:
4583 Jackson Highway, Winlock, WA, USA (View on Map)
Come join Park staff as we explore the beautiful old-growth forest that Lewis and Clark State Park has to offer. Participants will learn about the area's rich history as well as the abundant flora/fauna. This scenic hike takes visitors under towering cedar and fir trees strung with lichen and moss,...
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Date: January 10, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm
Location:
Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue Boulevard North, Bellevue, NE, USA (View on Map)
Full Moon Hike: Wolf Moon How is the Forest different after the sun goes down? How does the full moon affect nocturnal animals? Come learn this and more at our guided Full Moon Hike! This program will include an educational discussion of the nocturnal animals around the Forest and a...
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Date: January 14, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location:
Columbia River Maritime Museum, Marine Drive, Astoria, OR, USA (View on Map)
ADULT LECTURE - 2025 PAST TO PRESENT SERIES Ford Room in the Columbia River Maritime Museum Dams and Traffic Jams: Impacts on Water and Salmon Kelli Daffron & Graham Klag, with North Coast Watershed Association. Included with Museum Admission - MEMBERS are FREE! Seating for up to 80, first...
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Date: January 18, 2025
Location:
Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue Boulevard North, Bellevue, NE, USA (View on Map)
The volunteer Land Stewardship crew meets on select Saturday mornings to work on various projects. Anyone is welcome to join, even if it’s just one time. Bring the family and get some hard work done with us! Projects, start time, and location will be announced via email blast 10 days...
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Dates: February 2, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Location:
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA (View on Map)
Voices of Resilience: Contemporary Native American Women Artists invites viewers to engage with the strength and creativity of Native American women. The exhibition fosters a deeper understanding of their roles as innovators and leaders within the art community and their cultures, celebrating the rich tapestry of their experience and the...
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Date: February 6, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm
Location:
Missouri History Museum, Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, USA (View on Map)
Join Andrew W. Hahn, local author and executive director of the Campbell House Museum, for this presentation about his new book, which charts the growth of St. Louis from its founding in the 1700s to the present day. Mapping St. Louis: A History of the Gateway City in 40 Rare Maps interweaves maps...
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Date: February 15, 2025
Location:
Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue Boulevard North, Bellevue, NE, USA (View on Map)
The volunteer Land Stewardship crew meets on select Saturday mornings to work on various projects. Anyone is welcome to join, even if it’s just one time. Bring the family and get some hard work done with us! Projects, start time, and location will be announced via email blast 10 days...
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Dates: March 3, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Location:
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA (View on Map)
The St. Joseph’s Student Art Exhibition showcases the creativity of students in grades 1-8 at St. Joseph’s Indian School. This special event takes place at the Aktá Lakota Museum during March, which is celebrated nationwide as Student Art Month. The exhibition aims to inspire children to explore their passion for...
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Dates: March 20, 2025 - March 22, 2025
Location:
C. M. Russell Museum, 13th Street North, Great Falls, MT, USA (View on Map)
The Russell Auction is an annual art auction held in Great Falls, Montana. This event is one of the premier Western art auctions in the United States, attracting collectors, art enthusiasts, and Western art aficionados from around the country. Proceeds from the auction benefit the C.M. Russell Museum, which is...
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Dates: March 28, 2025 - March 30, 2025
Location:
Museum of the Rockies, West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman, MT, USA (View on Map)
Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Dinosaurs and MOR! events March 28 - 30, 2025. Immerse yourself in this international gathering of top paleontologists, bringing together hundreds of enthusiasts. Join us for a paleo art contest, members-only evening kick-off, dinner and keynote by Dr. Steve Brusatte, family-friendly programs, Jr. Paleontologist passport stations,...
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Date: April 1, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm
Location:
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA (View on Map)
Poetry is hitting the road in South Dakota, courtesy of the state Poetry Society. With events all over the state, it’s an opportunity to find inspiration, or lift your own voice. South Dakota’s State Poet Laureate, Bruce Roseland, along with other SDSPS member poets and special guests, will be...
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Dates: June 7, 2025 - June 8, 2025
Location:
Fort de Chartres State Historic Site, State Route 155, Prairie du Rocher, IL, USA (View on Map)
Each June, Fort de Chartres State Historic Site hosts the largest rendezvous in the Midwest with over a thousand participants, hundreds of encampments, and thousands of visitors joining in on the festivities. Based on the traditional French fur trapper’s rendezvous where trappers and traders would meet at a predetermined location...
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Dates: September 14, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Location:
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza, Main Street, Kansas City, MO, USA (View on Map)
Mark your calendar. The 2025 Lewis and Clark Trail Alliance Annual Gathering will convene in Kansas City, MO from September 14 - 17, 2025. Host hotel is the Kansas City Marriott on the Plaza. Join three days of fellowship, tours, and informative presentations. More details to follow.
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