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Category: history
On May 16, 1804, the Lewis & Clark Expedition began its journey west with a five-day stay in St. Charles. Then the last established settlement before venturing into the vast Louisiana Purchase territory, they gathered their final provisions and made last-minute adjustments to their journey. On the…
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St. Charles, Missouri is a captivating city with a history that spans over three centuries. Our beautiful historic Main Street with its brick-lined streets, picturesque buildings, and scenic surroundings make it our most popular destination for tourists and history enthusiasts. Today, you can walk…
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A living, working museum, the Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum brings Meriwether Lewis and William Clark’s remarkable journey of 1803-06 to life. This unique destination on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail features full-size operational replicas of the boats used by the explorers…
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