• Percy’s Pals: Native American Nations

    Percy’s Pals
    Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

    You probably already know that Lewis and Clark encountered Native Americans on their journey. But did you know that Lewis, Clark, and the Corps of Discovery came into direct contact with around 50 Native American Nations? It is important for us to know that Native Americans played a very important role by helping the Corps...

    Free
  • Percy’s Pals: Native American Nations

    Percy’s Pals
    Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

    You probably already know that Lewis and Clark encountered Native Americans on their journey. But did you know that Lewis, Clark, and the Corps of Discovery came into direct contact with around 50 Native American Nations? It is important for us to know that Native Americans played a very important role by helping the Corps...

    Free
  • Percy’s Pals: Languages on the Trail

    Percy’s Pals
    Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

    Have you ever played a game of "telephone?" The Corps of Discovery did a lot of that on their trip, sometimes having to have things translated through as many as four other people during a single conversation! We will talk about the importance of being able to understand each other clearly, and learn some fun...

    Free
  • Percy’s Pals: Languages on the Trail

    Percy’s Pals
    Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

    Have you ever played a game of "telephone?" The Corps of Discovery did a lot of that on their trip, sometimes having to have things translated through as many as four other people during a single conversation! We will talk about the importance of being able to understand each other clearly, and learn some fun...

    Free
  • Percy’s Pals: Expedition Dwellings

    Percy’s Pals
    Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

    The Corps of Discovery built three temporary forts on their journey, but what did they use for day-to-day shelter? And what types of dwellings did they see in Native American villages? We will talk about how Lewis and Clark designed and built their forts; and how the Native American nations lived in their different homes...

    Free
  • Percy’s Pals: Holidays on the Trail

    Percy’s Pals
    Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

    When we think of holidays,  many of us think about spending time with our families. The Corps of Discovery members had to celebrate many holidays far away from their families. What traditions did they carry with them on the journey? What new traditions did they start? We will answer some of those questions and talk...

    Free
  • Percy’s Pals: Holidays on the Trail

    Percy’s Pals
    Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

    When we think of holidays,  many of us think about spending time with our families. The Corps of Discovery members had to celebrate many holidays far away from their families. What traditions did they carry with them on the journey? What new traditions did they start? We will answer some of those questions and talk...

    Free