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| Description |
Located on the banks of the Rivanna River in Darden Towe Park in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center is a hands-on center focusing on the historic expedition as a gateway for learning about history, exploration, transportation, the arts, science, the natural environment, and native cultures. The Lewis & Clark Expedition (1804-1806) was led by Meriwether Lewis, who was born in Albemarle County, and by William Clark, whose family lived for years in Albemarle County on land adjacent to the Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center site. We explore their local roots as well as their national journey. |
| Address |
Darden Towe Park, Charlottesville, VA |
| Website |
Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center |
| Contact |
Alexandria Searls |
434-996-7282 |
lewisandclark@lewisandclarkvirginia.org |
| Notes |
LCEC acknowledges the Monacan Indian Nation, the people who occupied and stewarded the mountains, fields, and rivers of Charlottesville, including where the Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center now stands. We actively seek to listen to Native people about the Lewis & Clark Expedition and its impact on the Native people of this area, as well as Native peoples from other communities, to develop a more expansive understanding of the true impact of the expedition. With respect and humility, we acknowledge the Monacan Indian Nation’s elders and knowledge-keepers of the past, present, and future. |
| To Bring |
Bring weather appropriate clothes in case some activities are outdoors. |
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Friday, Feb 14, 2025
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Fun Exploratory Activities
**Activities recommended for students ages 5-10, but older age students and adults are welcome to participate** CHEC has requested these activities: Making Animal Masks, the Languages of Lewis and Clark (includes Sign Language), and an Animal Sign Walk. LCEC's hands-on activities and exhibitions relate to inspiring curiosity and exploration, while showing respect for the environment and for varying viewpoints. LCEC leads art projects for both children and adults as a way to interpret history, the environment, and science, using the Lewis and Clark journals as inspiration, journals that included drawings, written accounts, and mapmaking. A variety of interactive programs allow visitors to question history and form their own opinions based on primary source documents and objects.
Notes: **Activities recommended for students ages 5-10, but older age students welcome to participate** Adults are also welcome to drop off students for this program.
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10:00AM -
12:00PM
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Ages: 5-18
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Participant
participant age 5-18
$14.00
Chaperone
participating adult
$14.00
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5/20
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