Introducing our Lewis & Clark Film Series
The first release was featured in the November 2022 issue of “We Proceed On” publication by the Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation (LCTHF) and is now available for purchase and viewing.
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Description: The film series introduces the viewer to the eastern leg of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. How this enterprise was formed and the challenges the captains had in bringing a diverse group of men together that would endeavor to withstand a journey that would penetrate the interior of the continent to the Pacific coast and attempt to return home alive.
These Episodes depict the events as they were recorded in the Journals by both Captains and other members of the party.
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Episodes, Supplemental Features, along with bonus content will be added as completed in addition to study guides for education use.
List of Episodes in the October 31 Release:
- The Journey Begins (pilot)
- Nine Young Men Of Kentucky
- The Handshake
- The Shooting Match
- Charge of Mutiny
- Road to Redemption
Other Episodes Pending:
York Steps into History
The Letter – Clark’s Commission
St. Charles – Doorstep to the Westward
Death on the Missouri|
The Election
Special Features:
Interview of Dale Brown at the Falls of the Ohio
Outtakes & Bloopers of the Film Series
Still Photos of the Lewis & Clark Film Series
Behind the Scenes of the Lewis & Clark Film Series
Other Educational Links for Lewis & Clark
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,” 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.
On the set
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 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 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.
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The series is being produced with funding from the National Park Service, Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Bass Pro Shops, The Holton Family Foundation and in memory of Marita Ulhaas Parker.