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Arrival Event at Lewis & Clark State Historic Site (Day 2)

Start Date

Sunday, December 14, 2025

End Date

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Time

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Title

Arrival Event at Lewis & Clark State Historic Site (Day 2)

Description

On December 12, 1803, the Lewis & Clark Expedition arrived at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers and fixed on a place to build Camp River Dubois. This Arrival Event - December 13 & 14 - marks this arrival with reenactors, demonstrators, and more!

The event will feature exhibitors of vintage tools, firearms, 18th Century medicine, military reenactors, and artillery. Come see how the soldiers of the Corps of Discovery lived during their winter encampment in the Illinois Country from 10 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is primarily inside the Interpretive Center.

St. Nicholas will also make an appearance for pictures and maybe a treat each day. Come learn about Christmas traditions in early 19th Century America.

Event Type

Family Event, Festival, Historic Site, History, Museum Event, Reenactment

DNR Region

Statewide, West Central IL

Location

Lewis and Clark State Historic Site

DNR Park

Lewis & Clark State Historic Site

Address

1 Lewis and Clark Trail

City

Hartford

State

Illinois

Zip

62048

Contact Person

Benjamin Pollard

Phone

618-251-5811

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