At some point in our lives we all need a First Aid kit handy. Lewis and Clark were no different. Although they were limited by the knowledge of the time in which they lived, Lewis and Clark performed almost daily First Aid and needed to have as much medical knowledge as possible to keep the...
On Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM, “Magic Man” Corey Fravel will dazzle our audience with his skills of prestidigitation.
Local plant expert Rich Pope will join us to teach us all about which plants are good for your garden, and which plants you should pull to help your garden thrive.
On Friday, July 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM on the Spirit of Discovery Outdoor Stage, come be entertained by Walker Mathison, a country artist with unmatched vocals and star power.
On Friday, July 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM on the Spirit of Discovery Outdoor Stage, come be entertained by Walker Mathison, a country artist with unmatched vocals and star power. The event is free. The audience will be positioned in a grassy area of Center’s campus, so they are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or...
On Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM, in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium, Helen Lewis presents "'Take Me to the Green Valley and Lay the Sod O'er Me': Burials on the Western Frontier"
On Wednesday, July 17, at 10:00am, bring the kids to a wonderful new show written specially for this summer series and produced by LAMB Arts Regional Theatre: “Uh-Oh! Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs.”
Lindsay Meylor, Horticulture Coordinator for the Woodbury County ISU Extension Office will provide us with valuable information about how certain flowers can benefit a vegetable garden. We will also be planting some flowers in beds around the Center!
The Lewis and Clark Kids' Club will take a trip to the Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village and Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota, on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The Prehistoric Village is not only a museum and cultural site, but also an active archeological dig! Students will receive a guided tour to learn more about...
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM, in the Betty Strong Encounter Center, Dan Holtz and Gary Zalud present songs about fascinating stories from Nebraska and Great Plains history: Heroism on the Plains: Story Songs of Courage and Determination.
Phil Breed, of the Siouxland Beekeepers Association will bring some of his tiny friends to help explain why pollination and bees are so important.
On Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 2:00 PM, longtime postcard collector Dave Bishop will enlighten the audience with his presentation on “Post Cards from Sioux City.” Admission is free with reception to follow.
On Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 7:00 pm, come to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center’s Spirit of Discovery Summer show being held on its outdoor stage. The evening’s program features Ballet Folklorico de Jalisco. Admission is free. The audience will be positioned in a grassy area of Center’s campus, so they are encouraged to...
Millions of Americans live in a food desert, where there is plenty of food in their neighborhood, but none of it healthy. Together we will learn how we can change our own communities from food deserts into a food oasis.
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center invites you to its next Summer Series Outdoor Shows being held on the “Spirit of Discovery Outdoor Stage.” Admission is free. The audience will be positioned in a grassy area of Center’s campus, so they are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, as well as refreshments. In case...
What makes the Loess Hills, or a mountain? Geology is the scientific study of rocks and minerals which make our landscape. Students will learn about all the rocks, minerals, and fossils found in our area. Together we will learn how to look up the names of particular rocks, study uses for different minerals, and then...
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center invites you to its next Summer Series Outdoor Shows being held on the “Spirit of Discovery Outdoor Stage.” Admission is free. The audience will be positioned in a grassy area of Center’s campus, so they are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, as well as refreshments. In case...
On August 4 at 2:00 PM Joan Wells and Kris Simon will bring to the Betty Strong Encounter Center an entertaining living history performance about the Great Western Cattle Trail and the origin of western music through their "Cattle Trails and Songs of The West.”