Event Series Sgt. Floyd Weekend 2023

Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

Richard Dreibelis will hold a Dutch oven cooking demonstration on the Center's campus as part of our Sergeant Floyd Weekend of events. 

Stop by to get a taste of how Dutch ovens have historically been used over campfires, as in the days of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Free
Event Series Sgt. Floyd Weekend 2023

Youth and Adult Archery Demonstration by Andrew Roelfs

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

We invite everyone interested in learning more archery to get expert one-on-one coaching from Andrew. He appeared at the Center during one of our 4-6th Grade Exploration Wednesday classes in July. Kids who began to learn about archery then may be interested in learning more at this free, no-registration-required event.

Free
Event Series Sgt. Floyd Weekend 2023

“Play BALL! The 1803 Way” with Tom Melville

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for visitors to delve into the rich history of American sports with Tom Melville, an esteemed American cricket player, author, reenactor, and leading authority on the history of American cricket. Melville will be leading a group tutorial on the game of cricket...

Event Series Sgt. Floyd Weekend 2023

Balloon Fun!

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

As part of the children's activities during the Sgt. Floyd Weekend at the Center, the Shriners will bring at least three clowns - one of which will fashion fun shapes like animals out of balloons for the kids.

Free
Event Series Sgt. Floyd Weekend 2023

Northwest Iowa Woodcarvers

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

The Northwest Iowa Woodcarvers, a dedicated group of artisans, will be showcasing their extraordinary talent and unique woodcarvings at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center's Sgt. Floyd Weekend on Sunday, August 20 from 1-4 PM. This highly anticipated event aims to promote and advance all types of woodcarving skills among its members, while providing an...

Event Series Sundays at the Center

Live Performance by “Story Singer” Greg Hager

Betty Strong Encounter Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

The Center is pleased to welcome multi-talented singer, songwriter and musician Greg Hager back to our stage for a second performance. Greg specializes in a program that the music industry used to describe as "listening entertainment," taking the listener on journeys through songs of life, love, cattle, country and faith. Stylistically, his music has a...

Free
Event Series Tuesdays for You

The History of Coffee with Shawn Donnelly

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

Shawn Donnelly, a sales representative for Coffee King, will lead a discussion about one of America’s favorite, caffeine-infused fixes. Audiences can expect to learn about coffee’s origins, processing, roasting, and brewing and they will be provided with a 20-page book on the topic.

Free

Event Series Adventure Saturdays

K-3rd Grade: Take a Break

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

Lewis and Clark worked very hard all day, every day - but they also had some time to relax on their journey. Kids will learn how Lewis and Clark enjoyed their “time off,” as well as why we now celebrate workers on Labor Day.

Free
Event Series Adventure Saturdays

4-6th Grade: Take a Break

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

Lewis and Clark worked very hard all day, every day - but they also had some time to relax on their journey. Kids will learn how Lewis and Clark enjoyed their “time off,” as well as why we now celebrate workers on Labor Day.

Free
Event Series Sundays at the Center

Joanne Fox Presents 100 Years of Knoepfler Chevrolet

Betty Strong Encounter Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

Knoepfler Chevrolet is Siouxland fixture, having operated successfully in Sioux City for more than 100 years. When the company approached its remarkable one-century anniversary in 2022, it also approached long-time local journalist Joanne Fox about documenting the company’s history, including its founding, growth, challenges and changes over the years. "What surprised me most about this...

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