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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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