Hospitality of the Nez Perce

Another Lewis & Clark Expedition sculpture stands nearby on the grounds of Lewis-Clark State College. From the parking lot where vehicles turn back to the north, take the walkway that heads east along the southern end of the library and turn right onto the sidewalk. Walk past Meriwether Lewis Hall and then Thomas Jefferson Hall on your right.

Ahead, across an intersecting walkway, scattered among the greenery, can be found the several features of the “Hospitality of the Nez Perce” sculpture by the Nez Perce artist Douglas Hyde. Lewis in his tri-corner hat points along with the Nez Perce chief Walamottinin or Twisted Hair, while Clark in his fur cap looks on. Other figures complete the scene at various distances away.

The sculpture was installed in 1993 as part of the Centennial of Lewis-Clark State College, and a second version was unveiled on the grounds of the Borah Post Office, across from the state capitol in Boise, on September 12, 2006.