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Living History

Living History

Get Inspired to Travel the Lewis & Clark Trail

A coalition of Lewis & Clark focused organizations, including the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles, has built a website to inspire travelers seeking to follow in the fabled footsteps of the Corps of Discovery.  With more than 2,000 stops identified, a calendar of trail events and curated itineraries, Trip Inspirations Read more…

By LC Boat House, 2 monthsFebruary 27, 2025 ago
Living History

Keelboat voyage on Missouri River in October will teach about the Lewis & Clark Expedition

From Omaha to Kaw Point and stops between, Keelboat voyage on Missouri River in October will teach about the Lewis & Clark Expedition History buffs, students of all ages, families, and others who want to have a fun and free way to learn more about the 1803-06 Lewis and Clark Read more…

By LC Boat House, 8 months ago
Living History

Film Weekend captures “St. Charles – Doorstep to the Westward”

The weekend of May 30-June 1 saw old members along with the new working together to recreate the era of Lewis & Clark in St. Charles. The experience will be long remembered by those who took part as well as visitors excited to see our fleet in action on the river. Read more…

By LC Boat House, 10 monthsJuly 2, 2024 ago
A man in 1800s clothing stands with a musket
Living History

Museum hosts Hawken Classic history experience

We are thrilled to host the Hawken Classic, a showcase of historic rifles and the skills and knowledge needed to survive in the Midwest in the early 1800s! Check out the schedule of events and lineup of presenters this weekend!  

By LC Boat House, 12 months ago
Living History

Keelboat highlights story of Lewis & Clark broadcast on C-Span

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…

By LC Boat House, 2 yearsOctober 3, 2023 ago
Living History

Shakedown Cruise tests Keelboat’s “Sea Legs”

After a several year hiatus, the Keelboat takes to the Mississippi just north of the Saint Charles, MO, home of the DIscovery Expedition of St. Charles and the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum. A tight marina and high waters pose challenges, but not insurmountable ones, for the many Read more…

By LC Boat House, 2 yearsMay 30, 2023 ago
Experience the Museum

Film Series takes to historic St. Charles

In the latest work on our Lewis & Clark Film Series, the Discovery Expediton of St. Charles visited the Historic Daniel Boone Home to capture scenes telling the story of the original expedition in the St. Charles area in May 1804. “The Boone Home filming for the film series was Read more…

By LC Boat House, 3 yearsOctober 10, 2022 ago
Living History

Planning your summer reading list? We have some outstanding titles in stock!

Do you have a particular, specific interest in the Lewis & Clark Expedition? Chances are, we already have it, or can get the title for you! Check out our selection of more than 150 titles related to the expedition! Adventures Across America: On and Off the Trail Of L/C Fischer Read more…

By LC Boat House, 3 yearsMay 2, 2022 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
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
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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

River Level Forecast

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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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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