April 20 Speaker “Establishing a Lewis & Clark Legacy Trail”

April 13, 2017 | Posted in Uncategorized | By

Join us on Thursday, April 20th at 5 PM for a talk by Peggy Crosson, who is working to establish a statewide Lewis and Clark Legacy Trail that will include the Center and Charlottesville. Free admission. Part of the Home Front Chapter Speakers Series.

Rivanna River History Talk

January 19, 2017 | Posted in Uncategorized | By

Please join us tonight, Thursday, January 19th at 5 PM for a Rivanna River History Talk by one of our founders, Fran Lawrence. He’ll be giving us new insights into Woolen Mills history and the river. A free event with a great view of the river!

January Schedule and Events

December 20, 2016 | Posted in Uncategorized | By

We reopen Friday, January 6 resuming our normal open hours. We will have beading activities, the history of beading and the Lewis and Clark Expedition, winter nature walks, and more!

On Thursday, Janaury 19, at 5 PM there will be a Home Front Chapter lecture series talk by Center Founder Fran Lawrence on the History of the Rivanna River. Free and open to the public.

Giving Tuesday 2016

November 29, 2016 | Posted in Uncategorized | By

For Giving Tuesday this year, we’re hoping that you’ll learn more about the Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center and our programs–we bring the joys of exploration to children and families throughout Virginia, some of them underserved and all of them ready to explore, learn, and create. We bring nature closer…consider making a gift today! You can also join our mailing list or find out more about our programs by emailing lewisandclark@lewisandclark.org

http://lewisandclarkvirginia.org/make-a-donation/

Beading Workshops for All Ages This Friday and Saturday!

November 29, 2016 | Posted in Uncategorized | By

Come learn how to make a wire bracelet, how to crimp, string, and fasten! Also explore the history of beads in the times of Lewis and Clark, and see examples that date from that time period.  10-4, Friday and Saturday. $7 per person.