As a volunteer at the Center, Rich Pope is a familiar presence to the staff, and we are continually astonished by the range of his interests and the depth of his knowledge on an array of topics. Serendipitously, these topics often have a strong connection to the types of programming in which the Center specializes: historical, cultural and educational.
Crabgrass has created a combination of Western music styles and will perform classic country music. Some of the songs include hits by Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, Loretta Lynn, Carter Family and others. The group has been playing together for over 15 years and perform songs of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s.
On the core philosophy of Lifelong Learning, Owens notes, "I have read that learning is making sense of the world around us. And since the only constant in the world is change, we need to continue learning to thrive. If people stop growing and learning, they are more likely to become depressed and not take care of themselves.
The Center welcomes Kofi Dennis to our stage to share his unique talents with our audience! Modi’s hands-on, interactive presentation encompasses West African stories, drumming, and poetry. It’s perfect for preschool and elementary school aged children and their families.
Magic Man Corey Fravel will dazzle our audience with his skills of prestidigitation.
The Sgt. Floyd Tri-State Chapter and the Hawkeye Rifle and Pistol Club (HRPC) will be hosting the Sgt. Floyd Memorial Black Powder Muzzle-Loader Shootout, a thrilling event that celebrates the rich history of our region and offers a fun-filled day of competitive shooting. The event will be on Saturday, August 19th, at HRPC's outdoor shooting...
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.
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.
The Sgt. Floyd Honor Guard will host a Sgt. Floyd Burial Reenactment to commemorate the life and death of Charles Floyd, member of the Corps of Discovery. The event will be held at 6:00 PM at the Sgt. Floyd Monument: 2601 S Lewis Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51106 Lawn chairs are recommended for this outdoor...
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...
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...
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.
Buck ‘n Bill, an Acoustic Guitar/ Vocal Duo, had a fantastic crowd and a bunch of fun at their debut appearance in April. They’re headed up the trail again, destination Betty Strong Encounter Center Stage.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...