Events Diddle
Discover the vibrant journey along the Lewis and Clark Trail! Immerse yourself in the lively towns and communities brimming with celebrations, festivals, captivating programs, farmers markets, and powwows.
Plan your next adventure with the Lewis and Clark Trail Experience Events page. Don’t see an event? Add yours to our calendar today!
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June 17, 2025
Jeffersonville High School, Allison Lane, Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA (View on Map)
Join us for the premiere of Big Medicine: York Outdoors, a compelling new film that elevates the story of York, the only Black member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Despite his significant contributions and perseverance during the grueling three-year journey, York’s story has been overshadowed in history. As Captain William... more
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June 20, 2025 – June 22, 2025
Forest Rd 535-B, Weippe, ID 83553, USA (View on Map)
The Idaho Chapter of the Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance invites you to camp along the historic Lolo Trail and help maintain its interpretive signs this summer. This self-supported trip (i.e. bring your own food and gear) includes two weekend outings: June 20-22, 2025 (West Side) – Camp near Musselshell Meadows... more
http://idahoclarkie@gmail.com
June 28, 2025
849 Port Way, Clarkston, Washington, USA (View on Map)
The Idaho Chapter of the Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance is offering an opportunity for you to learn about the Nez Perce culture; visit petroglyphs and a Lewis and Clark site; and hear stories about murders and stolen gold in Hells Canyon. Billed as a “once in a lifetime adventure,”... more
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July 11, 2025 – July 13, 2025
Lochsa Lodge Country Store, Idaho, USA (View on Map)
The Idaho Chapter of the Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance invites you to camp along the historic Lolo Trail and help maintain its interpretive signs this summer. This self-supported trip (i.e. bring your own food and gear) includes two weekend outings: June 20-22, 2025 (West Side) – Camp near Musselshell Meadows... more
http://idahoclarkie@gmail.com
July 13, 2025
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, USA (View on Map)
Join us for the premiere of Big Medicine: York Outdoors, a compelling new film that elevates the story of York, the only Black member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Despite his significant contributions and perseverance during the grueling three-year journey, York’s story has been overshadowed in history. As Captain William... more
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/big-medicine-the-york-project.htm
September 6, 2025
121 Taidy Ln, Seaside, OR 97138, USA (View on Map)
Hold the date - more information to come The event site will be on the Seaside beach west of the Avenue U and Prom intersection. Visitors to the program will enter the camp and find members of the PNLH busy making salt, as they boil sea water over a fire... more
https://www.seasideoregonmuseum.com/events
September 9, 2025
Ragtag Cinema, Hitt Street, Columbia, MO, USA (View on Map)
Join us for the premiere of Big Medicine: York Outdoors, a compelling new film that elevates the story of York, the only Black member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Despite his significant contributions and perseverance during the grueling three-year journey, York’s story has been overshadowed in history. As Captain William... more
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/big-medicine-the-york-project.htm
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September 14, 2025 – September 17, 2025
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza, Main Street, Kansas City, MO, USA (View on Map)
Register now for an extraordinary journey through history, culture, and adventure in Kansas City, Missouri. Our host venue, the Kansas City Marriott Hotel on the vibrant Country Club Plaza, offers unmatched convenience and comfort. With access to the KC Streetcar and nearby world-class attractions like the Nelson-Atkins Art Gallery, Kemper... more
https://lewisandclark.org/meetings/
February 7, 2026
Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA (View on Map)
Mark your calendar: The 29th annual meeting of the Washington State Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Alliance will be held on Feb. 7, 2026, at the Washington State History Museum. The meeting will include a speaker, a silent auction and an opportunity to view the exhibit “This is... more
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June 21, 2026 – June 24, 2026
Great Falls, MT, USA (View on Map)
Join us in Great Falls, Montana, for the 2026 Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance Annual Gathering, (held immediately after the local Lewis and Clark Festival, June 19 - 20). This historic region offers a wealth of must-see sites, including the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center—home to LCTA’s... more
https://lewisandclark.org/annual-gathering/
June 17, 2025
Baker University Wetlands Discovery Center, North 1250 Road, Lawrence, KS, USA (View on Map)
Join Friends of the Kaw and Baker University Wetlands for a fun Water Discovery Day where we will look for and learn about water-based creatures! We'll look for and identify macroinvertebrates, learn how water flows through the watershed, and learn about other aquatic animals. This is a youth-focused event. An RSVP is... more
https://kansasriver.org/eventcalendar/
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June 21, 2025 – June 22, 2025
Edison Real Bird Memorial Complex, 43 Heritage Lane, Crow Agency, Montana 59022 (View on Map)
Crow Native Days - Indian Relay takes place each summer, attracting visitors from far and wide who are eager to experience the rich cultural heritage of the Crow Tribe. The event on June 21 and June 22 will take place at the Edison Real Bird Memorial Complex at Crow Agency,... more
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June 21, 2025 – June 22, 2025
850 Chreston Lane, Dillon, MT (View on Map)
Join Thomas J. Elpel, author of "Foraging the Mountain West" and "Botany in a Day," for a fun-filled weekend of plant identification, foraging, and feasting. Prepare to awaken your taste buds with new sensations by engaging in a multi-sensory exploration of wild plants and their edible and medicinal properties in the... more
https://greenuniversity.com/Class_Schedule/Foraging_Montana.htm
June 22, 2025
30 Ramey Street Collinsville, IL (View on Map)
Enjoy the summer solstice sunrise at one of the most significant early historical sites in our country: The Cahokia Mounds World Heritage & State Historic Site, the largest pre-Columbian site north of Mexico. On Jan. 9, 1804, William Clark visited Cahokia Mounds, which he described as an “Indian Fortification.” more
https://cahokiamounds.org/
June 24, 2025
Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural & Educational Center, Main Street, Salmon, ID, USA (View on Map)
Suzy Avey and Kathy Imel present a program on some lesser known facts and information about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Program is free of charge and open to the public. All ages welccome more
https://www.sacajaweacenter.org/
All Recently Added Events
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June 11, 2025 – June 21, 2025
Old Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, USA (View on Map)
Each June, members of the National Pony Express Association recreate the Pony Express in a Commemorative Re-Ride over a 10 days period. Letters are carried in a mochila over the original trail. The 1,966 mile, eight state event is conducted 24 hours a day until the mail is delivered to... more
https://nationalponyexpress.org/re-ride/current-reride/
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June 16, 2025 – June 20, 2025
Lewis and Clark (Camp River Dubois) State Historic Site, Lewis and Clark Trail, Hartford, IL, USA (View on Map)
Here is your chance to join the Lewis & Clark Expedition! Campers to this weeklong Junior Explorer Camp will explore the history of the Lewis & Clark Expedition and their time spent in Illinois at Camp River Dubois. Training as Expedition soldiers, campers will learn frontier skills like fire starting,... more
https://campdubois.com/events/junior-explorer-camp-june-16-20/
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June 16, 2025 – June 19, 2025
Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural & Educational Center, Main Street, Salmon, ID, USA (View on Map)
The Homewaters Kids Camp will take place from June 16th-19th from 900am-4pm each day at the Sacajawea Center. This week-long camp explores the waterways and what humans, animals, insects, and plants call home. The camp is capped at forty participants and the cost is $50.00. Scholarships are available as well... more
https://www.sacajaweacenter.org/
June 17, 2025
Jeffersonville High School, Allison Lane, Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA (View on Map)
Join us for the premiere of Big Medicine: York Outdoors, a compelling new film that elevates the story of York, the only Black member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Despite his significant contributions and perseverance during the grueling three-year journey, York’s story has been overshadowed in history. As Captain William... more
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10232570482117510&set=a.1630391332650
June 17, 2025
Baker University Wetlands Discovery Center, North 1250 Road, Lawrence, KS, USA (View on Map)
Join Friends of the Kaw and Baker University Wetlands for a fun Water Discovery Day where we will look for and learn about water-based creatures! We'll look for and identify macroinvertebrates, learn how water flows through the watershed, and learn about other aquatic animals. This is a youth-focused event. An RSVP is... more
https://kansasriver.org/eventcalendar/
All Upcoming Events
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November 25, 2024 – July 25, 2025
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA (View on Map)
Wóuŋspe – Education celebrates the profound relationship between Native American students and their mentors, viewed through an artistic perspective. The exhibition emphasizes an artistic perspective, showcasing pieces past and present of St. Joseph’s Indian School alongside the works of established Native American artists. The exhibition emphasizes the sharing of cultural heritage,... more
https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/wounspe-education/
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February 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, USA (View on Map)
“Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek” museum exhibit will be at the Sioux City Museum from Feb. 1 to July 31. Darren Maurer is a nationally known artist/illustrator and adventure seeker. Maurer gained wide recognition for his work with Ducks Unlimited, where he won a record six times and was Iowa... more
https://siouxcitylcic.com/
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March 15, 2025 – August 30, 2025
4201 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls, MT, USA (View on Map)
Embark on an interactive adventure at the US Forest Service Interpretive Center in Great Falls! Using the Agents of Discovery augmented reality educational game, visitors of all ages can explore two engaging Interpretive Missions along the upper and lower discovery trails—completely free of charge. Discover the unique environment surrounding the... more
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hlcnf/recarea/?recid=61458
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March 20, 2025 – July 19, 2025
Newberry Library, West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, USA (View on Map)
Indigenous people are central to the story of popular culture in the Western Hemisphere, and popular culture is important to many Indigenous people and experiences. This exhibition, drawn from the Newberry’s growing collections for American Indian and Indigenous Studies, shares four centuries of Indigenous creators, athletes, activists, and fans engaged... more
https://www.newberry.org/calendar/native-pop
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March 24, 2025 – August 30, 2025
Falls of the Ohio State Park, West Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, USA (View on Map)
Come see what is new at Falls of the Ohio State Park. We are proud to offer "Agents of Discovery" a new augmented reality experience designed to get visitors engaged with the human and natural history of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Agents of Discovery is a FREE... more
https://fallsoftheohio.org/
All Ongoing Exhibits
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June 17, 2025
Baker University Wetlands Discovery Center, North 1250 Road, Lawrence, KS, USA (View on Map)
Join Friends of the Kaw and Baker University Wetlands for a fun Water Discovery Day where we will look for and learn about water-based creatures! We'll look for and identify macroinvertebrates, learn how water flows through the watershed, and learn about other aquatic animals. This is a youth-focused event. An RSVP is... more
https://kansasriver.org/eventcalendar/
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June 20, 2025 – June 22, 2025
Forest Rd 535-B, Weippe, ID 83553, USA (View on Map)
The Idaho Chapter of the Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance invites you to camp along the historic Lolo Trail and help maintain its interpretive signs this summer. This self-supported trip (i.e. bring your own food and gear) includes two weekend outings: June 20-22, 2025 (West Side) – Camp near Musselshell Meadows... more
http://idahoclarkie@gmail.com
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July 11, 2025 – July 13, 2025
Lochsa Lodge Country Store, Idaho, USA (View on Map)
The Idaho Chapter of the Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance invites you to camp along the historic Lolo Trail and help maintain its interpretive signs this summer. This self-supported trip (i.e. bring your own food and gear) includes two weekend outings: June 20-22, 2025 (West Side) – Camp near Musselshell Meadows... more
http://idahoclarkie@gmail.com
August 16, 2025
Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue Boulevard North, Bellevue, NE, USA (View on Map)
The volunteer Land Stewardship crew meets on select Saturday mornings to work on various projects. Anyone is welcome to join, even if it’s just one time. Bring the family and get some hard work done with us! Projects, start time, and location will be announced via email blast 10 days... more
https://fontenelleforest.org/event/land-stewardship-volunteer-work-days-2025/2025-08-16/
October 25, 2025
Bonnots Mill Access, Bonnots Mill, MO, USA (View on Map)
Missouri River Relief will be hosting a large-scale river cleanup out of the Bonnots Mill River Access on the Osage River, just two miles from where the Osage meets the Missouri River. The Osage River feeds into the Missouri River just 13 miles from the heart of Jefferson City. Our... more
https://riverrelief.org/events/osage-and-missouri-river-cleanup-2025/
All Trail Stewardship Events
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June 20, 2025 – June 21, 2025
1645 South 525 Road, Council Grove, KS, USA (View on Map)
Washunga Days is an annual music and community festival that celebrates the past and present culture of Council Grove and Morris County, Kansas. Each year our Council Grove Area Trade & Tourism Association empowers a diverse group of community members to dive in and create the most fun, family-friendly festival... more
https://www.councilgrove.com/washunga-days/?fbclid=IwAR0W5IaPkX21wc3kSJ_gZm9V_UYgSnEY1JccFVKbWRANzV2Ac7FThWCHw2U
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June 21, 2025 – June 22, 2025
Edison Real Bird Memorial Complex, 43 Heritage Lane, Crow Agency, Montana 59022 (View on Map)
Crow Native Days - Indian Relay takes place each summer, attracting visitors from far and wide who are eager to experience the rich cultural heritage of the Crow Tribe. The event on June 21 and June 22 will take place at the Edison Real Bird Memorial Complex at Crow Agency,... more
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June 27, 2025 – June 29, 2025
10 Old Wind River Highway, Fort Washakie, WY, USA (View on Map)
In 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition needed horses to cross the Rocky Mountains. Sacagawea helped facilitate contact with the Shoshone, specifically her brother Cameahwait, a chief of the Shoshone. The tribe provided the much-needed horses and guidance. Eastern Shoshone Indian Days, held in Fort Washakie, Wyoming, is a vibrant... more
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June 28, 2025 – June 29, 2025
97 Park Street, Blackfoot, ID, USA (View on Map)
Looking for an exciting family-friendly event? Come to the Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo and Indian Relay Race! This event showcases some of the best in rodeo work, showing off the athleticism and equestrianism of the competitors. The Rodeo includes events like bull riding and roping as well as skills that would... more
https://blackfootranchrodeo.com
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June 28, 2025 – June 29, 2025
2200 Hollywood Blvd, Warm Springs, OR, USA (View on Map)
The Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days Pow Wow & Parade takes place in Warm Springs and at the Pi-Ume-Sha Grounds located behind the Warm Springs Community Center. This annual event holds profound significance for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Indian Reservation, serving as a poignant commemoration of the signing of the... more
https://visitcentraloregon.com
All Powwows and Rodeos
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July 12, 2025 – July 13, 2025
Knappton Cove Heritage Center, Washington 401, Naselle, WA, USA (View on Map)
Interact with the Pacific Northwest Living Historians as they interpret topics from the Lewis & Clark Expedition. And while you're learning something new about life in 1805, sip some lemonade and hear about what's new at Knappton Cove. Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday July 13, 10... more
https://www.knapptoncoveheritagecenter.org/season-schedule/
July 19, 2025
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, 105 Osage St., Sibley, MO (View on Map)
Have a notion to learn how to sew? Sewing is one of the essential skills in life, so come learn how to sew. You will learn the basics of sewing. Participants can make a bag and learn how to make a button out of thread. more
https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Event-Calendar/Basic-Sewing-Workshop
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August 9, 2025 – August 10, 2025
Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Northeast Myra Road, Walla Walla, WA, USA (View on Map)
The Fort Walla Walla Museum will host its annual Lewis and Clark Days on August 9-10. The Pacific Northwest Living Historians will demonstrate the tools and skills used by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. You will learn the history and stories of the expedition and those of the natives met... more
https://www.fwwm.org/calendar/2025/lewis-and-clark
September 13, 2025
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, Osage Street, Sibley, MO, USA (View on Map)
Enjoy the sights and smells of history in the making! See live demonstrations of hearth cooking and food preparation techniques from the early 1800s. Walk through our heirloom garden on one of our garden tours to see how fruits and vegetables have changed over time. You will learn how the... more
https://fortosagenhs.com/events/
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September 19, 2025 – September 21, 2025
Arrow Rock State Historic Site, Visitor Center Drive, Arrow Rock, MO, USA (View on Map)
Join us in the historic village of Arrow Rock to get a glimpse of 1850 Missouri! This three-day event will re-create the town’s 1850 election and, in doing so, will bring to life the election paintings of George Caleb Bingham, a former Arrow Rock resident. The event will begin with... more
https://mostateparks.com/event/109266/1850-arrow-rock-election
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