OWLS - Sacajawea and the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Event Summary

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors) Looking for an excuse to get out of the house, make some new friends, enjoy a good meal, and learn about the exciting world of nature? Then join us! These programs are held the first Tuesday of each month. The nature program will start at 11:00 a.m. at the Jester Park Lodge. An optional luncheon follows the program at noon in which pre-registration is required. The cost of the catered lunch is $9.00. Lunch registration is due the Friday before the program.  Lunch will include: lasagna, salad, squash & zucchini medley, bread and apple crisp.

Sacajawea and the Lewis and Clark Expedition’ Sakakawea, Sagagawea, “Bird Woman”, or “Janey”: Shoshoni Girl/Woman of History - however you pronounce it or spell it, this strong young woman had a unique place in the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803-1806. What is myth? What is fact? What is fiction? One Sacagawea, or two? Guide, Interpreter, Wife, or slave? Beverly Hinds of Sioux City will share the fascinating story of this young woman and what the past almost 200 years and the records have told us about her. This program is sponsored by Humanities of Iowa.

Cost

Adults - $9.00

Category

Programs