William Clark inherited York from his father and
York accompanied Clark
on the Lewis and Clark Trail journey.
York
astounded the Arikara's with his size
and skin color.
"The Indians much asstonished at my
Black servent
and Call him the big medison,
this nation never saw a black man
before." Captain Clark
More info
Reaching the Pacific Ocean,
York was given the right
to vote, November 24, 1805, as to the location of where the
Expedition would build their winter quarters.
At
the White House on January 17, 2001, in the
closing days of the Clinton Administration, it was decided by the federal
government that certain “wrongs” to York
should be rectified: York – never a
official member of the famed Corps of
Discovery – should be made honorary
sergeant. Certificate
of Promotion Event info @
The Filson Historical Society Blog.
Events & Activities
February 9 @ 4 & 7 pm :
Confluence of Time and Courage
- Winter Film
Festival at Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Great Falls, MT. The film details the experiences of the Lewis and
Clark expedition during 1805, including the grueling portage around the
Great Falls of the Missouri. Free event, please call for
additional information (406) 727-8733.
Pomp's Birth
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau was born
Feb.11,1805 in present day North Dakota with the help of Captain Lewis
and some rattlesnake tail. More info
February 20: President's Day - Test Your Knowledge White House
101
February 14: Lewis and Clark Discovery Lecture Series at Lewis and
Clark Interpretive Center, Great Falls, MT: "Lewis and Clark:
Physicians and Apothecaries". Join Darian Kath for this month's program "Lewis and Clark:
Physicians and Apothecaries." Both Captains Lewis and Clark acted as
physicians during the Expedition, but the science of medicine was quite
different than today. Learn about early
19th Century
medical practices and how it was adapted on the trail. The program lasts
approximately one hour (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm) and is free. Advance registration
is required please call (406) 727-8733.
Visit the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
-The Museum of Westward Expansion houses a permanent exhibit of 33
large format photo murals depicting the campsites and significant places
visited by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during their exploration
of the interior of North America.
Learn more
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