BIG Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and Betty Strong Encounter Center and the First Tee of Siouxland announce a BIG Golf Ball Drop fundraiser, which will…
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center receives Travelers’ Choice Award
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is pleased to announce it has been awarded a Travelers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor. According to Tripadvisor, “Reviews from…
Growers’ Academy is Underway!
Last Thursday evening, seven 4-7th Graders converged on the Center’s campus with gardening on their minds. They’re the first class of students poised to matriculate…
The Center Continues Its Cultural Programming
On Sunday, Oct. 1, at 2:00, Center audiences will have an opportunity to experience the Andean cultures of Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Chile through an acoustic journey and storytelling.
Center’s Week to Feature New Exhibit, Powwow Instruction and Comedy
This week, the Center offers guests a new exhibit by local artists, a culturally relevant children’s class and comedy for adults and families.
Center Heads into Fall with Focus on Core Programming
After a summer of intense programming that offered a number of special events and a new Tuesdays for You after-hours series, the Center heads into fall with a concentration on its foundational programming.
Crime, Culture and a Celebration of Grandparents’ Day
Sarah Enright’s presentation will use archived newspaper clippings, microfilm and web resources to present facts, theories and law enforcement efforts about Sioux City criminal cases that have gone cold.
Coffee, Children’s Classes and Chevies
“Adventure Saturdays will highlight the diverse cultures in Siouxland and help kids learn social/emotional skills, in addition to gaining a lot of historical knowledge” says Gibson. “We’re making a real effort to engage kids by periodically changing up the instruction with guest speakers and making sure the lesson plans include plenty of interaction.”
“Story Singer” Greg Hager to Perform at Betty Strong Encounter Center
“I sing about my experiences, but since I’m human, there is an element of commonality that everyone identifies with,” says Hager. “I sometimes say that I am a story singer, and everyone loves a great story.”
Interpretive Center’s Fourth Annual Floyd Weekend Offers Something for Everyone
The weekend of free, family-friendly events commemorates the anniversary of the Corps of Discovery’s stay in Siouxland and the death of Sgt. Charles Floyd. The festivities will run in conjunction with the Sgt. Floyd River Boat and Welcome Center’s encampment weekend.