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.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition was a really big adventure! But did you ever wonder what kinds of tools the Corps of Discovery would have had with them? Did you ever wonder how they built forts, made burned-out canoes, and even mended or made their own clothing? We will discover a lot of different tasks...
The Betty Strong Encounter Center will welcome Crabgrass, a musical trio of Joan Wells, Sam Packard, and Kris Simon, to our auditorium on Sunday, September 29 at 2:00 PM.
On Sunday, September 22, 2024, join Joanne Fox, author of "Broadcasting a Dream: 15 years of KFHC Catholic Radio, 2008-2023" as she relates the "rest of the story" of Channel 88.1FM.
Our final outing for the 2024 spring/summer Lewis and Clark Kids' Club series will take students on a thrilling journey through their own backyard, in Sioux City, Iowa, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Students will spend time at the Mid American Aviation Museum, the Sioux City Railroad Museum, the Sioux City Art Center, and the...
On Sunday, September 15, 2024, the Betty Strong Encounter Center once again welcomes Bill “Chopper” Pelchat and his co-hort Denny Feauto.
On Sunday, September 8, 2024, Jack and Mike Langley will celebrate “Songs for Autumn and Grandparents’ Day.” Admission is free with a reception to follow.
We all know that Thomas Jefferson was one of the framers of the United States government. Some of us know that he was responsible for sending Lewis and Clark across the North American continent. But you may be surprised to learn just how scientific President Jefferson was - he was constantly making gadgets and conducting...
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, the Betty Strong Encounter Center will host Bill “Chopper” Pelchat and his co-hort Denny Feauto.
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, Sunday, August 18 at 2:00 PM.
On Friday, August 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm, come to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center’s Spirit of Discovery Outdoor Stage for a free summer show. Be entertained by the Prairie Winds Jazz Ensemble as they perform a concert that will bring the Swing era to life.
At this outdoor event for Growers’ Academy students and their families, the Center will recognize all the participants have learned and accomplished over the summer. If there is excess food from the garden the students have grown, it will be served at this celebratory picnic.
The Lewis and Clark Kids' Club will take a kayaking trip down the Elkhorn River in Norfolk, Nebraska, on Saturday, August 10, 2024. In the true spirit of Lewis and Clark we will have an outdoor adventure on the Elkhorn River. Be prepared to become one with nature as we navigate past nesting Bald Eagles,...