Call Us At: 636-947-3199
Busy days in the Boat House
December started off with a flurry of activity on Dec. 1, with the arrival of students from the Missouri School for the Blind and a tour group of seniors with 50 people! The Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum is open every day of the week. Stop in to enjoy our festive holiday decorations.
Remembering Bob Anderson
Robert "Bob" Shannon Anderson passed away peacefully on November 30th, 2021 in the Masonic Lodge Home of Springfield, OH surrounded by family and love.
Bob was a collateral descendent of the original Expedition's youngest permanent party member, George Shannon, and a member of DESC since 1997. Known as "Shannon", Bob was active in the L&C community for decades enlisting other lovers of history, family and friends to take up the cause. Bob also was a participating member of several other historical societies and organizations dedicated to the telling and preservation of our history.
Bob was a proud member of the Piqua Shawnee Tribe of Alabama and was a Free Mason.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to the Lewis and Clark Discovery Expedition of St. Charles, MO living history fund. Services will be Monday, Dec. 6 at Underwood Funeral Home
703 E 5th St Marysville, OH 43040 937-642-7039. The Family meet at 10:30, calling hours at 11:00, service at 1:00, graveside service after.
Cards or letters can be mailed to Bob's grandson and DESC member Josh aka "Young Shannon" who will share with the family. Joshua Bennett, 346 Cart Path Lane St. Clair, MO 63077.
Holidays are almost here!

Christmas in St. Charles:
Old friends and new

Our annual DESC Christmas Dinner dance in St. Charles is Dec. 11 and we'll looking forward to seeing lots of friends. It's not too late to register and make plans to attend! Make your reservations by mailing a check to Brigitte Bowers, 13635 Amiot Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63146 or calling the Boat House at 636-947-3199.. Please make your check out to DESC. The cost per person is $37.50 which includes dinner, beer and wine. Bar drinks will be available for purchase. 


The event will be held at the All Occasion Banquet Center, 111 Compass Drive, St. Charles, Mo. The location is about 6 miles west of the Boat House. 

Planned is our usual receiving line and cocktails starting at 6 PM. Dinner will be served at 7 PM. We will be entertained by the Booneslick Strings, with dancing after dinner. The Hampton Inn is directly in front of the venue. We have arranged for rooms at the cost of $95.00 per room. We will have a direct link for members to sign up to be in our block at that rate and one of the taxes will be set aside also. Contact Brigitte for the link!

On Friday night, Dec. 10 we will have our hospitality evening starting at 5:00 PM at the Boat House. Chili and drinks will be provided. If you care to bring your favorite snack please do so. We hope to be able to show our completed film series, as many of you have only seen bits and pieces. We plan to have a membership meeting on Saturday morning, place to be determined. The meeting should be over by noon. 

Afterward you will be able to enjoy Christmas in St. Charles, go shopping, visit with friends or take a nap – until we meet again at the dinner dance that evening. In the meantime we need your “yes” to attend the festivities and your check to hold your reservations.  

We plan to hold a silent auction as we have done in the past.  If you have any questions, please e-mail brigitteandnorm@gmail.com or call 314 304 7877. We are looking forward to a great time! If you have items to contribute to the auction (goods, services or experiences), send a note to Director@lewisandclarkboathouse.org. Examples of some of the artwork available at the auction appear below.

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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.

Guidestar Listing We have Silver Certification from Guidestar, a trusted directory of all U.S. nonprofits (free log-in may be required)
Interested in Qualified Charitable Distributions? We can help!
We're glad to accept gifts of cash via our online portal and we are a 501(c), with donations eligible for tax deductions. We hold Silver Certification from Guidestar, so you can feel comfortable donating.
Our mailing address is 1050 S. Riverside Dr., St. Charles, MO 63301.

Seeking a tax-advantaged way to handle your retirement plan's Required Minimum Distribution? Consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution, with our helpful IRS resources here.

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
December 12, 1805 – "All hands that are well employ'd in Cutting logs and raising our winter Cabins, detached two men to Split boards -- Some rain at intervales all last night and today --The flees were So troublesom last night that I made but a broken nights rest, we find great dificuelty in getting those trouble insects out of our robes and blankets --in the evening two Canoes of Clat Sops Visit us they brought with them Wap pa to, a black Sweet root they Call Sha-na toe qua,and a Small Sea Otter Skin, all of which we purchased for a few fising hooks and a Small Sack of Indian tobacco which was given by the Snake Inds." - William Clark)