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…
Great Traveler Reviews Earn it a Place Among Travelers’ Favorites The Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award winner for Specialty Museums. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last Read more…
It was a year like no other for racers in the Missouri American Water MR340. Rain pelted the racers, who braved gusting headwinds. As the deluge continued and the Missouri River rose, debris floated off the banks and into the main channels, threatening kayakers, canoeists and paddleboarders. Organizers, fearing for Read more…
Mayor of St. Charles proclaims Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum Day, July 1, 2023 WHEREAS: For 20 years, the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum has shared the history of the epic Expedition in the spot where the famous explorers camped in May 1804; WHEREAS: The museum Read more…