Lewis and Clark Events and Lectures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EVENTS, PROGRAMS AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO LEWIS & CLARK: THE NATIONAL BICENTENNIAL EXHIBITION

MUSEUM FUND-RAISER

Lewis and Clark Premiere Night
Be among the first in Denver to visit Lewis & Clark: The National Bicentennial Exhibition. Sample a savory western buffet, experience Native American dancing and drum performances and immerse yourself in this exceptional exhibition.
Friday, May 6, 2005, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
$75 member, $100 non-member
For reservations, call (303) 370-6450

LECTURES

Detecting Lewis and Clark: Forensics and Paper Trails
Carolyn Gilman, curator, Lewis & Clark: The National Bicentennial Exhibition, Missouri Historical Society special projects historian and author of the exhibition’s companion volume Lewis and Clark: Across the Divide published by the Missouri Historical Society Press and Smithsonian Books
For seven years, Gilman hunted down the artifacts, art, manuscripts, maps, and specimens of the Lewis and Clark expedition, in order to reunite them for the first time in 200 years. Chasing the widely scattered collection took her from obscure Montana museums to the cavernous storerooms of the Smithsonian, from modern forensic laboratories to dimly lit archives. In this illustrated lecture, she tells about her methods of detection and about how some surprising new knowledge about Lewis and Clark surfaced during her adventure.
Two dates!
For reservations, call (303) 322-7009 from 9 a.m.─5 p.m., Monday─Friday
Tuesday, May 3, 7:00 p.m., Phipps IMAX Theater $12 member, $15 nonmember
Thursday, May 5, 11:30 a.m., Ricketson Auditorium $7 member, $10 nonmember 

An Evening with Meriwether Lewis
Dr. Clay Jenkinson, humanities scholar and author
The famed explorer Meriwether Lewis comes to life through this dynamic Chautauqua presentation. Jenkinson appears as Lewis in period costume, performing a first-person monologue and remaining in character for a question-and-answer period. Jenkinson is the recipient of the National Endowment for the Humanities highest award, the Charles Frankel Award, for his humanities-based first-person interpretation methodology. A dessert reception with Jenkinson follows the presentation.
This program is cosponsored by the Colorado Endowment for the Humanities.
Wednesday, June 15 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Ricketson Auditorium
$20 member, $25 nonmember

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SUMMER DAY CAMPS

Lewis & Clark’s Excellent Adventure (Grades 2 & 3)
Kids will enjoy a week of fun as they follow Lewis and Clark on their excellent adventure into the frontier. Enjoy hands-on activities, watch the IMAX film Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West, explore Lewis & Clark: The National Bicentennial Exhibition, and visit the Denver Zoo!
I: June 13–17, 9:00–11:30 a.m.
II: July 11–15, 1:00–3:30 p.m.
III: August 8–12, 9:00–11:30 a.m.
Member, $100; nonmember, $125
For reservations, call (303) 322-7009 from 9 a.m.─5 p.m., Monday─Friday

Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West (Grades 4–6)
Kids spend a week journeying with Lewis and Clark and learning the techniques they used to document their scientific discoveries and the skills they used to survive. Enjoy hands-on activities, watch the IMAX film Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West, and visit the Denver Zoo, Museum dioramas, and Lewis & Clark: The National Bicentennial Exhibition.
Please bring a sack lunch each day.
June 20–24, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Member, $225; nonmember, $250
For reservations, call (303) 322-7009 from 9 a.m.─5 p.m., Monday─Friday

TRAVEL

Lewis and Clark by Paddle and Foot through Blackfoot Country
Gain a Native American perspective on the 1806 arrival of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in what was once Blackfoot homeland. Visit the Two Medicine site and gaze over Camp Disappointment while staying in comfortable tipis with Blackfoot hosts. Hear American Indian viewpoints on contact with explorers, fur trappers, and the Hudson Bay Company. During the second half of the trip, spend three days canoeing the Missouri River and see a portion of the expedition route that has changed very little since 1805.
July 3–8, 2005
$1,200 per person double occupancy, plus transportation to Great Falls, Montana
A partially refundable deposit of $250 is due upon registration with balance due May 3, 2005. For reservations, call (303) 322-7009 from 9 a.m.─ 5 p.m., Monday─Friday.

Lewis and Clark in the Mountains
Two hundred years ago this summer, Lewis and Clark reached the Rocky Mountains. This six-day hiking adventure will explore some of the pivotal moments of their expedition, including Lemhi and Lost Trail Pass. You will canoe a portion of the Jefferson River, enjoy meetings with Lewis and Clark re-enactors, meet descendants of Sacagawea and Nez Perce warriors, relax in natural hot springs, and enjoy exclusively permitted hiking trails.
July 17–22, 2005
$1,200 per person double occupancy, plus transportation to Butte, Montana
A partially refundable deposit of $250 is due upon registration with balance due May 17, 2005. For reservations, call (303) 322-7009 from 9 a.m.─5 p.m., Monday─Friday

Lewis and Clark Reach the Coast
When the Corps reached the ocean, they had conquered 4,142 miles of swollen rivers, backbreaking portages, and treacherous mountains. Clark wrote “Ocean View O Joy” when he heard waves breaking on shore. Experience the ocean as they did as you travel through the Columbia Gorge. Hike to Beacon Rock where Lewis and Clark first detected tidal effects. Fish with Yakima Indians on the Klickatat River and get a glimpse into Indian life at Celilo Falls. Sea kayak the Columbia to experience firsthand the grandeur of this river. At Fort Clatsop, learn how they spent the winter. And walk a coastal trail to Ecola Beach where Clark traded for whale blubber.
July 31–August 5, 2005
$1,835 per person double occupancy, plus transportation to Portland, Oregon
A partially refundable deposit of $250 is due upon registration with balance due May 31, 2005. For reservations, call (303) 322-7009 from 9 a.m.─5 p.m., Monday─Friday

TEACHERS & SCHOOL GROUPS

Educator’s Night (Appropriate for teachers of all grades)
View the Mystery of the Nile or Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West IMAX film.

TEACHER WORKSHOP

Lewis and Clark
Most appropriate for teachers of grades K-12

• Experience an advanced preview of Lewis & Clark: The National Bicentennial Exhibition, complete with Museum experts on hand to facilitate your visit.
• View the IMAX film Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West and receive an educator’s resource guide designed specifically as an accompaniment to the movie developed by Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL).
• Explore Museum ecology exhibits using a Lewis and Clark Chaperone Guide designed to promote student inquiry.

Wednesday, May 4, 2005, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 7, 2005, 8:00 a.m.-noon
$20 noncredit, $45 credit
Generous support of this workshop provided by the Colorado Geography Education Fund.

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH LEWIS & CLARK EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES SPONSORED BY THE QWEST FOUNDATION

The Qwest Foundation, the philanthropic program of Qwest Communications, donated $320,000 to the National Council of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial to help commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The donation will help fund eight bicentennial events in seven states, a Lewis and Clark educational campaign called “Back to School with Lewis and Clark,” brochures and other materials.  Qwest focuses on enriching the lives of children by supporting K–12 educational programs that enhance school curriculum while stimulating and encouraging the development of young minds. Educating children is the cornerstone for building promising futures, stronger families and healthier communities.

The “Back to School with Lewis and Clark” program was developed to make a 200-year-old historical event relevant for today’s students. The program offers educators free CD-ROMs that will allow them to easily incorporate lesson plans on Lewis and Clark into their teaching for grades 4–12. More information on the CD-ROMs can be obtained by visiting www.BackToSchoolWithLewisandClark.org. The CD-ROMs contain the following information:

• National Lewis & Clark Virtual Exhibition: A map-based experience that follows the expedition route with links to objects and themes 
• National Lewis & Clark Exhibition Curriculum: A multi-disciplinary curriculum for grades 4 through 12
• The Commemoration: An overview of the national Lewis and Clark bicentennial
• Corps of Discovery II: 200 Years to the Future: Mobile Lewis and Clark exhibition includes multicultural presentations and programs. Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, National Park Service
• Indian Nations: A guide to visiting American Indian lands and events along the trail
• Rivers, Lands and Wildlife: Creating a legacy of caring
• Lewis & Clark Legacy: States along the trail: Interactive map
• Videos: Public Service Announcements.
• To Learn More: Web sites and resources.

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Many of the Museum’s educational programs and exhibits are made possible in part by generous funding from the citizens of the seven-county metro area through the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).