Time Capsule at Lewis & Clark State Historic Site will be opened in 50 years on May 14, 2054. About the Lewis and Clark Society of America The Lewis and Clark Society of America, Inc., a 501(c) (3) organization, was formed in 1957 to educate the public about the immense importance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, with particular emphasis on commemoration of Camp River Dubois. In 1981, the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency funded a monument dedicated to the point of departure, overlooking the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. The Monument consists of eleven columns, each bering a plaque describing the story of the Expedition in the eleven states along the trail from Camp River Dubois to the Pacific Ocean. In 1997, federal and state funds were approved to construct a museum equal to those of the Corps' winter encampments at Mandan and Ft. Clatsop. Museum exhibits emphasize Lewis and Clark in Illinois, a much neglected piece of the rick history of America between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. The Society operates the Store of Discovery museum store and provides volunteer hosts, guides, and interpreters that assist the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency in operation of the museum site and adjacent replica of Camp River Dubois. How to Join the Society Membership in the Society is open to anyone having an interest in preserving the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Benefits of Membership Members of the Lewis and Clark Society will receive: Quarterly newsletter; Invitations to reenactments, lectures, seminars, and performances; Fellowship will other Lewis and Clark enthusiasts; Opportunity to serve as greeter/host, interpreter, reenactor, researcher; 10% Discount in the Store of Discovery. Click to Join Today (Adobe Acrobat pdf file) Lewis & Clark State Historic Site and the official Camp River Dubois web site is owned and operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Text or graphics may not be copied, rewritten or distributed in any manner whatsoever without written permission. For more information, contact clark@campdubois.com © 2006 All rights reserved world wide. Site designed and maintained by the Moore Design Group.

Calendar of 2007 Events Jan. 20 "Women come by" Camp River Dubois March 10-11 Garrison Weekend May 12-13 Camp River Dubois, "Point of Departure" June 9 Kids’ Day Sept. 15 Music Festival 2007 Oct. 13 Camp by Candlelight Oct. 13-14 Flags over the Mississippi- Struggle for Empire Dec. 8-9 Arrival at Camp River Dubois