The members of the Lewis and Clark expedition sat around a campfire every night during their journey. Do you think they were telling stories? Storytelling has been an important tradition in most cultures around the world. Let’s have s’mores and share some of our favorite stories!
The members of the Lewis and Clark expedition sat around a campfire every night during their journey. Do you think they were telling stories? Storytelling has been an important tradition in most cultures around the world. Let’s have s’mores and share some of our favorite stories!
Whether you're a fan of Irish music or simply looking for a unique way to spend your Sunday, attendees can look forward to an unforgettable afternoon. From toe-tapping jigs to soulful ballads, Shamrocks’ music will transport listeners to the rolling green hills and vibrant pub scene of Ireland.
The Betty Strong Encounter Center will host a screening of "The Cross" a film based on the actual events of the Moreau family as they were driven out of Laurens,...
Lewis and Clark made many Native American friends along their journey. In honor of Native American Heritage month, we will talk about some of the Native Americans who were very important to Lewis and Clark’s survival on their journey.
Lewis and Clark made many Native American friends along their journey. In honor of Native American Heritage month, we will talk about some of the Native Americans who were very important to Lewis and Clark’s survival on their journey.
Siouxland Filmmakers Club members have selected positive films with moral characters and clean-language dialogue, for a family-friendly event. The selection of films offers comedies, dramas, documentaries and historical topics. Attendees can vote for their favorite film for a People’s Choice Award. Top vote-getters will receive notification. (There will no cash prizes, but winners will still earn bragging rights!)
No one who signed up for Lewis and Clark’s journey had ever experienced a Midwestern winter. The Native Americans helped the explorers prepare for winter and, in some cases, saved the explorers from perishing in the winter. We will learn how Lewis and Clark’s special relationships with the Native Americans saved them in the winter months.
No one who signed up for Lewis and Clark’s journey had ever experienced a Midwestern winter. The Native Americans helped the explorers prepare for winter and, in some cases, saved the explorers from perishing in the winter. We will learn how Lewis and Clark’s special relationships with the Native Americans saved them in the winter months.
This Winnebago, Nebraska dance group was originally founded by Lewis St. Cyr and his mother Therese St. Cyr to provide an opportunity for all people to view a range of Native American dance styles. Dances performed may include men’s feathery dance, women’s fancy shawl dance, and the popular hoop dance. The dance troupe also showcases specialty dances particular to certain tribes, such as the “Fish Dance” or the "Applique Dance.”
Join us while we host the Culinary students from Western Iowa Tech. They will teach us about some of the foods which are popular in Native American cultures. Lewis and Clark learned a lot about the diet of the Native people and we are really excited to have WITCC students teach some of those things to us.
Join us while we host the Culinary students from Western Iowa Tech. They will teach us about some of the foods which are popular in Native American cultures. Lewis and Clark learned a lot about the diet of the Native people and we are really excited to have WITCC students teach some of those things to us.