On this date in 1806, Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery, along with representatives of the Mandan nation, arrived at St. Louis. The historic expedition was officially over. From the time they left Camp Dubois (across the Mississippi River from St. Louis) in May of 1804, to their return in 1806, they had logged more than 8,000 miles, and opened a door to the West.

On this date in 1806, Lewis &amp; Clark and the Corps of Discovery, along with representatives of the Mandan nation, arrived at St. Louis. The historic expedition was officially over. From the time they left Camp Dubois (across the Mississippi River from St. Louis) in May of 1804, to their return in 1806, they had logged more than 8,000 miles, and opened a door to the West.

Lewis and Clark Return

Sitting Bull to Phil Jackson, cattle to prairie dogs, knoefla to lefse. North Dakota's legacy includes many strange stories of eccentric towns, war heroes, and various colorful characters. Hear all about them on Dakota Datebook, your daily dose of North Dakota history.

Dakota Datebook is made in partnership with the State Historical Society of North Dakota, and funded by Humanities North Dakota, a nonprofit, independent state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the program do not necessarily reflect those of Humanities North Dakota or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Sitting Bull to Phil Jackson, cattle to prairie dogs, knoefla to lefse. North Dakota's legacy includes many strange stories of eccentric towns, war heroes, and various colorful characters. Hear all about them on Dakota Datebook, your daily dose of North Dakota history. Dakota Datebook is made in partnership with the State Historical Society of North Dakota, and funded by Humanities North Dakota, a nonprofit, independent state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the program do not necessarily reflect those of Humanities North Dakota or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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