We are pleased to announce the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles is a 2024 Preserving America Grant awardee! Funds from the grant are going toward our expanding docent program, featuring costumed re-enactors, expanded historical research and hands-on displays. In honor of George Washington’s birthday, Americana Corner awarded more than $1.4 Read more…
Third-grade students at Rossman School were treated to a lesson and demonstration in muskets by Education Director Bill Brecht April 1. Brecht and docent Orion Melton showed the steps in firing, shot two blank rounds and answered tons of questions from the students. Above, being a good neighbor means cooperating Read more…
We were delighted when recently retired TV videographer Tony Chambers stopped by to try his hand at cell-phone videography. Not only did his visit yield a nice overview of the museum, but it inspired us to finally launch a dedicated DESC Youtube Channel. Visit Discovery Expedition / Lewis & Clark Boat Read more…
Extraordinary depictions of the people who met Lewis & Clark during their epic journey will be on display starting April 11. Sculpted by renowned Western artist Richard V. Greeves, the dozen bronze works deepen our understanding of the native peoples of the era and help trace the journey in a Read more…
2023 marked the 20th Anniversary of the Boat House and Museum. We continue to see momentum as we build for the future. Here’s a roundup of our 2023 and preview of 2024! Record-setting paid attendance Internships with docents Visits from VIPs Completion of a new classroom Major building enhancements Stellar Read more…
Lewis & Clark Among the Indians: Sculptures by Richard V. Greeves April 11 Join us at the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum for a captivating in-person event! Immerse yourself in the incredible world of Lewis and Clark as you witness the extraordinary sculptures by the talented Richard V. Greeves (1935-2023). Read more…
We were pleasantly surprised to learn from internet review site Yelp “People Love Us.” The news and marketing materials were earned by having top marks from reviewers. The recognition follows the Trip Advisor “Travelers Choice Award,” attained by businesses in the top 10 percent of sites worldwide. All credit goes Read more…
Boat House hosts Christmas party for friends old and newThe holiday season started with a warm and welcoming gathering at the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum. Guests on Friday, Dec. 1, included St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer and friends from near and far. Saturday evening, we honored several Read more…
With a ton of improvements to the Boat House and lots of news, we can’t wait to get together for the annual Christmas party, the weekend of Dec. 1- 3. We’ll start Friday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. with a hospitality gathering at the Lewis & Clark Boat House. Bring Read more…
Director of Education Bill Brecht was interviewed about the construction, history and features of our full-size replica keelboat as part of C-Span’s Books That Shaped America series. The episode covering History of the Expedition Under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark(1814) premiered on Read more…