Discovering Lewis & Clark

In the world of great discoveries, the names Lewis and Clark are some of the best known. But how much is really known about the men who President Jefferson gave the task of exploring the Louisiana Purchase at the beginning of the 19th Century. Today’s Family First site is one that sheds some light on those individuals.

Called Discovering Lewis and Clark, it is a site that is the centerpiece of a 19-part overview of the expedition. It utilizes the latest Internet technology to make this an exciting site to visit. There are both Flash and non-Flash versions. Both make extensive use of maps, expedition documents, photographs, movies and sound files to make the presentation. It is an excellent site to explore, with many options on how you do it. Not only is it educational, but it is fun as well.
This is a site that is worth bookmarking, as well as sharing it with your class or classmates. With the ongoing Bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, this website serves as a well rounded introduction to an one of the landmark events in our nations history. Enjoy your stop here today.

http://www.lewis-clark.org/