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2010 Calendar of Events
 Calendar of Special Events 2010
One Lewis and Clark Trail
(GPS 3500 New Poag Rd.)
free parking
March 20-21 - Garrison Weekend in combination with a women’s day at the new Settlers’ Cabin on Sunday
Observe The Detachment participating in living history at Camp River Dubois… 1803-1804 U.S. army life
May 14 - Education Day…by invitation only…not open to public
May 15-16 - Departure Day The Detachment is stationed at the camp…on the surrounding grounds are demonstrators of early American crafts
June 21-25 - Kids Camp sponsored through LCCC…at our site…openings for 20 students
Sept. 11/ Saturday only (Patriot Day) - Music Festival Traditional music of the late 1700s and early 1800s along with bluegrass…some musicians in period dress
Oct. 9-10 - Flags Over the Mississippi/ Struggle for Empire Struggling to build their New World empires, European nations fought for control of the rich resources of the Mississippi River valley…American, Spanish and French militia, as well as civilians in period clothes participate in this weekend event
December 11-12 - Arrival Day Celebrate the arrival of Captain Clark and the men at Camp River Dubois near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers
All events are from 10 till 4:00pm. Donations are appreciated.
(Photos courtesy of Lewis and Clark SHS)
Members of The Detachment participating in living history during special event.
Below: New settlers’ cabin aids interpretation of early settlement.
  
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