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…
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…
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…
People on boats, on bikes, in RVs and classic cars all stopped at the Boat House last year, as the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles went on the road for film shoots and special events. Revisit a little slice of history with us! And stay tuned for an awesome 2023.
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…
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…
Bright and early April 22, the Fox2-KTVI helicopter hovered above the Boat House, while the news desk folks said kind things about us. They told viewers about our three fully-operational replica boats, the well-stocked gift shop, our location on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail….and they made sure viewers Read more…