Events

The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Betty Strong Encounter Center (the “Center”) is initiating “What’s on Wednesday (WOW) programming for both children and adults. 

On Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm the Betty Strong Encounter Center once again welcomes Bill “Chopper” Pelchat and his co-hort Denny Feauto.

On Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 2:00 pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium, Mike and Jack Langley will help us “Shake off the Winter Blues” with their lively musical presentation.

Dr. Scott Culpepper will present “Cotton Mather: Spirituality, Science, and the Supernatural” at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Betty Strong Encounter Center.

The Betty Strong Encounter Center has received funding from Humanities Iowa, a private, non-profit, to host a presentation called “Just Before the Battle Mother- A Visit from a Civil War Soldier.” by O.J. Fargo on March 9, 2025, at 2:00pm.

On Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2:00 pm, “Magic Man” Corey Fravel will dazzle our audience with his skills of prestidigitation. Admission is free with a reception to follow.

On Sunday, March 23 at 2:00 pm, Mary Watts, harpist, will celebrate “Spring is in the Air.”  She will play uplifting music including various spring and nature themes selections.