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.
No one who signed up for Lewis and Clark’s journey had ever experienced a Midwestern winter. The Native Americans helped the explorers prepare for winter and, in some cases, saved the explorers from perishing in the winter. We will learn how Lewis and Clark’s special relationships with the Native Americans saved them in the winter months.
Lewis and Clark made many Native American friends along their journey. In honor of Native American Heritage month, we will talk about some of the Native Americans who were very important to Lewis and Clark’s survival on their journey.
Lewis and Clark made many Native American friends along their journey. In honor of Native American Heritage month, we will talk about some of the Native Americans who were very important to Lewis and Clark’s survival on their journey.
The members of the Lewis and Clark expedition sat around a campfire every night during their journey. Do you think they were telling stories? Storytelling has been an important tradition in most cultures around the world. Let’s have s’mores and share some of our favorite stories!
The members of the Lewis and Clark expedition sat around a campfire every night during their journey. Do you think they were telling stories? Storytelling has been an important tradition in most cultures around the world. Let’s have s’mores and share some of our favorite stories!
Today we use pumpkins mostly for pies and jack-o-lanterns, but did you know that the pumpkin was a very important part of the Native American diet? We will learn about the way Native American cultures used pumpkins, and how carving jack-o-lanterns became a Halloween tradition.
Today we use pumpkins mostly for pies and jack-o-lanterns, but did you know that the pumpkin was a very important part of the Native American diet? We will learn about the way Native American cultures used pumpkins, and how carving jack-o-lanterns became a Halloween tradition.
Join us for apple cider, beef stew and biscuits, storytelling, candle making, and more! There will be plenty of fun activities you can enjoy as a family.
Through stories and art, students will learn about the importance of preserving Native culture and see how families share and pass down traditions. Students will gain an understanding of the ongoing Plains traditions of beadwork and quillwork (decorative arts done with beads and porcupine quills) and the “Give Away” - an honoring celebration.
Through stories and art, students will learn about the importance of preserving Native culture and see how families share and pass down traditions. Students will gain an understanding of the ongoing Plains traditions of beadwork and quillwork (decorative arts done with beads and porcupine quills) and the “Give Away” - an honoring celebration.
We will continue our celebration of Hispanic culture with a presentation by Ballet Folklorico. This company of traditional Hispanic dancers is sure to delight the senses.
We will continue our celebration of Hispanic culture with a presentation by Ballet Folklorico. This company of traditional Hispanic dancers is sure to delight the senses.