What Killed Lewis? Viable Theories or Fantasy? A Closer Look at the Prevailing Ideas in 2013 presented by David Peck, D.O. on Sunday, May 19, at 1:00 p.m.

Captain Meriwether Lewis died in October 1809, just three years after the expedition.  Some people believe it was suicide and others argue that it was homicide.  Dr. Dave Peck will lead a lively discussion on the current theories of what happened that night in Tennessee.

Dr. Peck is the author of Or Perish in the Attempt — The Hardship and Medicine of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, published by Bison Books/University of Nebraska Press in 2011. This book is available for purchase at the Lewis & Clark National Park Association bookstore in the visitor center.  Dr. Peck will have a book-signing following his presentation.

This monthly Sunday forum is sponsored by the Lewis & Clark National Park Association and the park. These programs are held in the Netul River Room of Fort Clatsop’s visitor center and are free of charge.

For more information, call the park at (503) 861-2471.

Join us this Mother's Day for our first Second Sunday: Lewis and Clark Wildflower Discoveries.

At 2pm, Joan Hockaday, a Lewis and Clark scholar and garden historian, will be speaking in the Plankhouse about the expedition's wildflower discoveries and the contributions that Native Americans have made to the expedition, as well as to western science. Check out her speaking profile on the Humanities Washington Website.

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM — Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler trip from Portland (Caruthers Landing near OMSI) to Cascade Locks with bus back to Portland – cost $98 per person, includes breakfast and buffet lunch. Call 503/224-3900 for details.

Renowned Lewis and Clark Scholar Appears at Tualatin Heritage Center — 

When the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804-1806 crossed the continent, they brought a variety of medicine with them which the captains used to treat the members of the Corps of Discovery, including Sacagawea and her child Jean-Baptiste Charbonneau. Along the way, Sacagawea also used medicinal plants which she identified for Lewis and Clark. What medicines did she and her baby receive? What native remedies did she introduce to our culture?

John Fisher of Lewiston, Idaho will answer these questions as he shares his new presentation entitled "Medicine, Madame Charbonneau & Pomp”. He will also show examples of these medicines and other items from his vast collection of Lewis and Clark medical supplies and books.

A retired high school teacher, Mr. Fisher has spent many years studying and teaching about Lewis and Clark, earning several teaching awards and a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable people about the expedition. He currently serves as an interpretive consultant to the Fort Mandan Foundation for the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Washburn, North Dakota. Mr. Fisher has written a number of articles about various aspects of the expedition, ranging from medical topics to the techniques used in making elk-skin ropes. In addition, he has frequently been called upon to review book and article manuscripts for noted authors.

The presentation is sponsored jointly with the Oregon Chapter, Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation. The Tualatin Heritage Center is located at 8700 SW Sweek Drive adjacent to Tualatin Police Station. The presentation is free but donations are welcome.

For further information, contact Mark Johnson (503) 805-6691 - markbarb2@comcast.net

Seaside, Oregon — 

 ~ 7 miles, 3 hours ~

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Note: we are not supplying boats so you must bring your own boat (canoe or kayak).

If you do not have a boat, you may be able to rent one at the Skamokawa Paddle Center but you must be able to transport the boat back to the launch after the paddle.

If you are planning to rent a boat, please arrange it in advance with the paddle center (www.columbiariverkayaking.com)

Be sure to pack a lunch, water, and sunscreen. And, of course, you must wear a PFD.