Located at the location where Lewis & Clark began their historic journey, the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum is a great place to plan your journey. We’re situated just a tail-fin away from Missouri’s most popular state park, the Katy Trail, and part of the Historic Main Street Read more…
Two beautiful quilts related to the Lewis & Clark Expedition are now on display at the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum. They are among many artifacts, including a hand-crafted replica fleet of boats and uniforms, that pay tribute to the heritage of the Expedition. Along with nearly 20 Read more…
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…
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…
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…
From weddings to corporate team-building, the Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum offers unique spaces, an historic setting and unrivalled convenience for your next event. Let the riverside location, covered patio, open museum space and convenient amenities fuel your imagination — while being kind to your budget. Located on Read more…
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…
Through our reenacting group, the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles, we bring the journey of the Lewis and Clark expedition to life. We’re always looking for more re-enactors and volunteers to get hands-on with traditional crafts and take on the personas of the expedition members. We have many of the Read more…
Fresh from a month on high ground, safe from rising rivers and throngs of paddlers, our Keel Boat and red pirogue are back at the Boat House for visitors to enjoy. Although the Missouri River (so far this year) has left the building untouched, we’ve scampered to high ground when Read more…
Looking for a fun way to dive into the history of the Lewis & Clark Expedition? The Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum is proud to join with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and more than 30 locations in 13 states across the country. Kids, families, and the young Read more…