| FALLS OF THE OHIO |
The Falls of the Ohio 13-day commemoration and Signature Event showcased the role the Falls area and its residents played in the success of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. It opened on October 14 with the reenactment of Lewis' arrival and meeting with William Clark in Louisville, and ended with the Corps of Discovery's departure from Clarksville on October 26. Between those dates, visitors could see and participate in extensive American Indian and African American programs, educational activities, lectures, the Corps of Discovery II and Tent of Many Voices, witness the world premier of "Spirit: the Seventh Fire," Discovery Expedition of St. Charles and Corps of Engineers encampments and programs, period artisan demonstrations and exhibits, the Expo Tent, special programs at area partner institutions, arts performances and children's activities. Highlights included the unveiling of the heroic bronze statue of York, Shawnee Village, Taste of Lewis & Clark/Wild Beast Feast and the Falls of the Ohio Period Ball.
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OTHER SIGNATURE EVENTS  |
- Bicentennial Inaugural: Jefferson's West
Monticello, Charlottesville, VA
January 18, 2003
- Falls of the Ohio
October 14 - 26, 2003
- Three Flags Ceremony
March 10 -14, 2004
- Expedition's Departure
Camp River DuBois
May 13 - 16, 2004
- St. Charles, MO
May 14 - 23, 2004
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| PHOTOS |
| Photos provided by Rodney Dierking. View his web gallery.
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