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Lewis and Clark
National Historic Trail
Interpretive Center

4201 Giant Springs Road
Great Falls, MT
59403-0900
USA
406.727.8733

   
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[Photographs]: Panoramic view of the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center with inset photos of building interior and a tipi.

[introductory quote] "we all believe that we are about
            	to enter on the most perilous and dificuelt part of our Voyage, yet I See no one repineing"
            	-William Clark, June 20, 1805

Snapshot of August - September

Free Lawn Chair Programs (Fridays 7:00-8:00 p.m.) include Meet Me in St. Louis, Julia Hancock, Colter's Run, Lewis and Clark Rifle, and Lewis and Clark Rock.

Free Indian Voices Programs (Saturdays 7:00-8:00 p.m.) include Teaching Native Languages, Plains Indian Traditional Games, Tribal Origins, Traditional Native Plant Uses, and Native Flute Playing.

Special Features

  • Experience The Incredible Story.
  • Learn About Plains and Northwest Indian Cultures 1804-06.
  • Listen to Audio Tour in Five Languages.
  • View the Missouri River and Its Wildlife From Overlooks.
  • Bring Your Tour Group.
  • Bring Your School.
  • Attend Ranger Programs Year-round.
  • Register Children for Summer Camps.
  • Stroll Through Native Plants Outdoors.
  • Re-live the 8,000-mile Trip in the Exhibit Hall.

Request a pre-visit packet and please plan at least two hours for your visit.

"The gem along the trail."
- Stephen Ambrose, author of Undaunted Courage

Special Events

Enjoy many guest speakers, special events, and fun for the whole family year round. Many of the events are free or are included as part of the Interpretive Center’s entrance fee.

Become a Friend of the Center and get discounts on store purchases, receive a newsletter, and be the first to see new exhibits thanks to special invitations.


Graphic of the Portage Cache Store and link.


Portage Cache Store


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Last Modified: Thursday, August 17, 2006 2:37 PM