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Newsworthy

Honors to year’s top volunteers

The Discovery Expedition of St. Charles annual banquet was highlighted by the organization’s top honors: The Glen Bishop Founders Award went to Barb and Ed Eller, whose generous contributions of time and funds made significant renovation of the entry way and staff offices possible. In addition to the award, the Read more…

By LC Boat House, 4 yearsDecember 29, 2021 ago
Living History

St. Louis news station reports on film series, historical re-enactment

Work on an 11-part film series capturing key moments in the Lewis & Clark Expedition drew video journalist Randy Schwentker to Sioux Passage park near St. Louis. His report, which aired Oct. 27, highlights the importance of living history, the attention to historical details and the hope that young people Read more…

By LC Boat House, 4 yearsOctober 28, 2021 ago
Newsworthy

Modern Day adventurers in the Explorers Club delve into Lewis & Clark History

Past, present and future exploration intertwined Oct. 20 at the Boat House with a visit from the St. Louis chapter of the Explorers Club of St. Louis. The Explorers Club is an international multidisciplinary professional society dedicated to the advancement of field research and the ideal that it is vital Read more…

By LC Boat House, 4 years ago
Experience the Museum

Customize the Boat House for your event

From weddings to corporate team-building, the Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum offers unique spaces, an historic setting and unrivalled convenience for your next event. Let the riverside location, covered patio, open museum space and convenient amenities fuel your imagination — while being kind to your budget. Located on Read more…

By LC Boat House, 4 yearsOctober 11, 2021 ago
Living History

Bicentennial Celebration

With a prime spot near the very front of the 100-plus parade teams, the Discovery Expedition and the City of St. Charles made a big impression and the Bicentennial Inauguration Parade in Jefferson City September 18. We were proud to have St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer on the float with Read more…

By LC Boat House, 4 yearsSeptember 24, 2021 ago
Discovery Expedition

Help history come to life

Through our reenacting group, the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles, we bring the journey of the Lewis and Clark expedition to life. We’re always looking for more re-enactors and volunteers to get hands-on with traditional crafts and take on the personas of the expedition members. We have many of the Read more…

By LC Boat House, 4 yearsAugust 9, 2021 ago
Experience the Museum

The Boats are Back!

Fresh from a month on high ground, safe from rising rivers and throngs of paddlers, our Keel Boat and red pirogue are back at the Boat House for visitors to enjoy. Although the Missouri River (so far this year) has left the building untouched, we’ve scampered to high ground when Read more…

By LC Boat House, 4 yearsJuly 26, 2021 ago
Educational Outreach

Attention Junior Rangers: Boat House has your badge!

Looking for a fun way to dive into the history of the Lewis & Clark Expedition? The Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum is proud to join with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and more than 30 locations in 13 states across the country. Kids, families, and the young Read more…

By LC Boat House, 4 years ago
History in focus

Lewis and Clark Expedition lives June 12 in Jefferson City

A June 12 event in Jefferson City, Mo., will be an opportunity for Missourians to learn about their state capital’s connection with the historic 1803-06 Lewis and Clark Expedition. The story of the expedition, its members, and a glimpse into frontier life at the time will be told by two Read more…

By LC Boat House, 4 yearsJune 7, 2021 ago
Special events

Live music at the Boat House every Thursday, all summer!

We are thrilled to host the Saint Charles Municipal Band for seven concerts on the Boat House Drive in the summer of 2021! Summer Concert Series at the Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum – On Thursday evenings from June through August, the St. Charles Municipal Band will perform “Down Read more…

By LC Boat House, 4 yearsMay 14, 2021 ago

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Open 10am- 5pm Monday-Saturday Open Noon – 5 pm Sundays / Call 636-947-3199

A must-see destination on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, the Boat House and Museum features full-size operational replicas of the boats used by Lewis & Clark, displays focused on the expedition and local wildlife and has engaging activities for kids, including a scavenger hunt and quiz.  We show the National Geographic film about the expedition and have a large, interesting gift shop.  Stay for awhile and enjoy our spectacular view of the Missouri River and the nature trail.  We are just steps from Historic Main Street St. Charles and the Katy Trail State Park.

Support the Museum…Text KEELBOAT to 44-321

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Learn about history and forgiveness, as a modern day canoe, Klmin, symbolizes the return of a Chinook canoe by Lewis & Clark.

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Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum

Flickr Photo Album


Check out our photos from over the years on a Flickr album featuring thousands of photos highlighting our history compile by Betty Kluesner!

CALENDAR 

May 10 - New Haven Heritage Days,  Phase leader: Larry Boschen

May 16-18 - Hawken Classic Rifle Weekend, Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum (Larry Boschen)

June 14-15  - Muster at the Boat House (Jim Martin)

July 7-11 - Missouri American Water MR340 Canoe & Kayak Race (Nancy Jackson)

Aug, 15-17 - Festival of the Little Hills, Frontier Park St. Charles (Jan Donelson)

Sept. 14-17 - Lewis & Clark Alliance Annual Meeting, Kansas City

Sept. 26-28 - Walk Back in Time, Mexico MO (Tom Young)

Dec. 5-7- Holiday Celebration, Boat House, St. Charles (Bob Foster)

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