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Walk Back In Time
With a commanding station on the Audrain County Historical Society grounds, our two boats and historical stations drew large crowds in Mexico, MO September 24-26.
The weekend event included a day for schools to visit, and reenactors and exhibits from all eras of American history.
Thanks to our amazing and dedicated volunteers, who took a lead in presenting the Keelboat, raising the Flag, demonstrating fire-starting skills, and in the case of Bud Clark, at left, presenting riveting tales from the Expedition of Lewis & Clark.
Call for Volunteers!
Film shoot slated for
October 8 in St. Louis County
We're very excited about the film series and preparing for roll out of episodes by the end of the year. To get some final key scenes on film and footage of the boats in action, we're hoping to assemble the cast the weekend of October 8. Watch your mailbox for a filming opportunity in St. Louis County that weekend!
Join us for Fort Massac Annual
Re-encampment
October 14-17, Metropolis, IL 

By Mack Thornton,
Co-Phase leader with Jim Wallace

Greetings DESC members! We've had an incredible last two months, starting with the "Festival of the Little Hills" in St. Charles, moving on to the Jefferson City Parade, then retrieving over 2,000 books donated to us by Ron Lowery, titled Chasing Lewis & Clark Across America (coffee table size).

Just this past weekend, "A Walk Back in Time" event and encampment in Mexico, MO was a huge success. Now we are looking at completing some important filming for our Film Episodes, and the marketing of them. We're in the fourth quarter of the year, which means our last encampment is at Fort Massac (Metropolis, IL) and a grand event it is! Fall weather, fall colors and the Ohio River flowing by make a beautiful backdrop for this great event. This year's event will start with camp set up on Friday, October 15, as this year we'll not be entertaining the organized school classes. Our task is to put together our camp and stations for all visitors for Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17.

As always, we need membership help to fill the ranks. Food will be provided through the two-day event. This is a paying event, but more than that...

We will have crowds well above 100,000 for these two days. Our camp, being located inside the historic fort, affords us a great opportunity to be seen and teach the story of Lewis & Clark and their extraordinary Expedition.

Please sign up with Brigitte (314) 304-7877 as soon as possible.
Dates for Encampment are as follows
  • Friday, October 15, 2021: Camp set up around noon. All hands on deck
  • Saturday, Open to the public, with camp stations open
  • Sunday, Open to the public, with breakdown as soon as we can on Sunday afternoon. 

I hope to see a lot of folks helping us close out our yearly encampment and make way for a great Christmas Party weekend in St. Charles, with the early gathering at the Boat House on Friday, December 10 and the banquet and auction on Saturday, the 11. Sunday morning we will have a service at the Boat House on the 12th. To sign up for Fort Massac or the Christmas Party, sign up with Brigitte Bowers at (314) 304-7877.

For questions about Fort Massac, contact Mack Thornton (731) 514-4075.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
DESC Holiday Celebration Weekend is Dec. 11
By Brigitte Bowers
Our Christmas Party is fast approaching. We had to move our event to the weekend of 10, 11 and 12th of December. As in the past we will gather for our hospitality night at 5 PM at the Boat House on the 10th. Our Military Ball will be held at 6:00 PM on the 11th of December at the All Occasion Banquet Center. We will have our devotional service on the 12th at 10 AM at the Boat House. More details will follow as they are still being worked out. We will have a silent auction again this year. A very nice gift will be waiting for everyone that is in attendance.
I will be glad to reserve a block of rooms at the Hampton lnn for those from out of town. Tickets will be $37.50 per person again this year which includes a nice dinner and 4 hour wine, beer and soda bar. lf you have any questions please call Brigitte Bowers 314 304-7877 or email me at brigitteandnorm@gmail.com More news about this wonderful event will be coming shortly. ln the meantime, dust off your dancing shoes and be watching for detailed information.
You can be involved in many different ways:
  • Become a member or consider making an extra donation!
  • Volunteer at the Museum.
  • Consider adopting a part of the museum, such as a new display or upgrade.
  • Consider sponsoring an educational program or video series.
  • Does your company have services or products to donate? From cleaning services/supplies to printing to items for our raffle, we are always interested in partnerships.
  • Adopt a part of the museum, such as a new display. Consider sponsoring an educational program or a film in our mini series.

Just as the Corps of Discovery depended on teamwork, dedication and perseverance, so does your Museum and Discovery Expedition. We are incredibly proud to be recognized as an official site on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail. We have the only fleet of river-worthy replica boats in the United States. And most importantly, we are proud to be a living, working Museum! Thank you for being part of our journey.
Information about your Corps

Form 990, Annual Tax Filing As a 501(c)3 non-profit, the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles is required to file an annual statement for public viewing. We've just completed the 2020 report and it's published here for your reference.

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Our mailing address is 1050 S. Riverside Dr., St. Charles, MO 63301.

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Also, we are in the midst of a major renovation of the museum. We'd love to make a new home for your gently used office equipment including:
  • Bookshelves
  • Large flatscreen monitors (Smart TVs)
  • Patio Furniture
Corp of Discovery From the Journals
October 13, 1805 – "The wife of Shabono our interpetr we find reconsiles all the Indians, as to our friendly intentions a woman with a party of men is a token of peace." - William Clark)