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 will develop a passion for living history.
The mission of the Lewis & Clark Discovery Expedition is to educate new audiences, especially the young, on the importance of the Lewis & Clark as the first naturalists and conservationists to journey west of the Mississippi and map new lands and rivers, discover new species of flora, fauna and wildlife; survive in an unknown wilderness through grit and teamwork, changing the history of our nation. Episodes filmed so far cover the journey’s beginnings, the handshake agreement between Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the addition of “nine young men from Kentucky,” York stepping into history, a shooting match, review of the existing maps, a charge of mutiny (and subsequent redemption), Sergeant Floyd’s death and burial and the election of Sgt. Patrick Gass to replace him.
The last subject, Sgt. Gass assuming the help of the keelboat (the largest of three boats used by Lewis & Clark), was at the center of the filming Oct. 8 and 9.
“We hope to not only tell the story of Lewis & Clark’s expedition in an accessible, entertaining way, but we hope to inspire young people to get involved in living history,” said Bob Foster, executive director of the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles. “We invite anyone who is interested in re-enactment or supporting our goals of sharing living history to contact: Director@lewisandclarkboathouse.org.
The Discovery Expedition of St. Charles has been developing a film series that depicts in brief episodes, the key moments of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Each 4- to 6-minute segment highlights a brief chapter in a relatable, engaging format.
The mission of the Lewis & Clark Discovery Expedition is to educate new audiences, especially the young, on the importance of the Lewis & Clark as the first naturalists and conservationists to journey west of the Mississippi and map new lands and rivers, discover new species of flora, fauna and wildlife; survive in an unknown wilderness through grit and teamwork, changing the history of our nation. Episodes filmed so far cover the journey’s beginnings, the handshake agreement between Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the addition of “nine young men from Kentucky,” York stepping into history, a shooting match, review of the existing maps, a charge of mutiny (and subsequent redemption), Sergeant Floyd’s death and burial and the election of Sgt. Patrick Gass to replace him.
The last subject, Sgt. Gass assuming the help of the keelboat (the largest of three boats used by Lewis & Clark), was at the center of the filming Oct. 8 and 9.
“We hope to not only tell the story of Lewis & Clark’s expedition in an accessible, entertaining way, but we hope to inspire young people to get involved in living history,” said Bob Foster, executive director of the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles. “We invite anyone who is interested in re-enactment or supporting our goals of sharing living history to contact the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles.”
