Lewis and Clark Expedition

The expedition passed through Montana twice, once west in 1804-1805 and again on the return trip in 1806. They recorded descriptions of the land as they passed through it and named many important points of interest.

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The area now occupied by the state of Montana was part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. President Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on an expedition to explore the territory from [mo:stlouis], MO, to the mouth of the [columrvr].

The expedition passed through Montana twice, once west in 1804-1805 and again on the return trip in 1806. They recorded descriptions of the land as they passed through it and named many important points of interest.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Montana Events Are: 30th Annual Montana PRCA Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals Great Falls January 15 thru January 17 Christmas Tours at the Conrad Mansion Kalispell November 27 thru December 27 Festival of Quilted Wonders Miles City continuing thru November 15 Flathead Sled Dog Days Whitefish January 8 thru January 10 Meet Me In Missoula Missoula December 4 thru December 6

Other upcoming events include: Christmas at Moss Mansion Billings continuing thru January 2 Great Rockies Sportshow Billings January 15 thru January 17 Holiday Candlelight Tours of Lewis and Clark Caverns Whitehall December 19 thru December 29 Ice Fishing Derby Havre January 30 thru January 31 Winter Carnival Whitefish February 5 thru February 7