“American Folk Songs” Sarah Elker
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center, Sarah Elker will present her American Folk Song collection. Admission is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.
Built in 2002, the Sioux City Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center showcases permanent exhibits about the Corps of Discovery’s time in the present-day Sioux City area from late July to early September 1804. The death and burial of Sergeant Charles Floyd on August 20 is at the center of the story. Floyd was the first U.S. soldier to die west of the Mississippi River.
The expedition as a military operation comes to life in exhibits that use interactive devices, including animatronic mannequins, computers, flip books, stamping stations, text-and-graphic panels, lift-and-drop panels, hand-painted murals, a brass-rubbing station, and reproductions of military equipment.
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center, Sarah Elker will present her American Folk Song collection. Admission is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11:00am, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to do some experiments like the Corps of Discovery.
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium, Gary Zalud and Dan Holtz will present Heroism on the Plains: Story Songs of Courage and Determination. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
How do you pass down stories to future generations if you don’t have books? On Saturday, April 11, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to learn how native tribes shared their stories.
On Sunday, April 4, join join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to learn about life on a keelboat. No registration is required for this free class.
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11:00am, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center for an end of our semester game day/party. No registration is required for this free class. Admission is free, but free will donations encouraged. We will celebrate the things we have learned this spring with some games and...
On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 2:00pm the Betty Strong Encounter Center welcomes back the Floyd Valley Brass Quintet who will present “Splendor in the Brass.” The group is excited to play here again and their show will include a variety of entertaining music.
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to learn about Growing Food/Flowers from Seeds. No registration is required for this class.
On Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium, Corey “Magic Man” Fravel will astound our audience with his amazing feats. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to learn some Native Survival Games.
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center, Bill Peterson and Friends will bring some Irish music for all to enjoy. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
Spring is on its way! On Saturday, March 14, 2026, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to Make a Seed Starter Kit. No registration is required for this free class. The class is held at 12:30pm for grades 5-8.