Fall Calendar
August 14, 2016 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Alexandria Searls
The fall calendar for adult visitors is up on our Events page! Check it out! We hope to see you!
Annual Meeting June 22, 2016
June 5, 2016 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Alexandria Searls
The Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center will be having its Annual Meeting in June, open to all stakeholders and interested parties! Because of our May 14 celebration, this meeting will be a short induction of new Board members, including Ann Mallek, Normal Dill, Bob Fenwick, John Watterson, and Ken Boyd. Please RSVP to lewisandclark@lewisandclarkvirginia.org if you would like to attend. It will take place from 4:30-6 or 6:30 at the Center.
Public Hours
May 31, 2016 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Alexandria Searls
Our public hours are now Fridays and Saturdays, 10 to 4! We are excited to show you our new Lewis and Clark exhibition, with artwork and objects relating to the Lewis & Clark trail and to the Expedition’s origins in Albemarle County. We are leading nature observation activities by the Rivanna River, and we are playing the Lewis & Clark A to Z game, one that can be played by the entire family.
Public Opening May 14, 2016
May 11, 2016 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Alexandria Searls
The Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center is having its public opening on May 14, 2016, announcing its regular public hours beginning on that day. Entry will be free all day, 10-4, with inside and outside tours. From 2-3 there will be dedications of the Meriwether Lewis Home Front Chapter Library, including an event honoring the DeForest Family’s gifts of artwork and books.
Our Winter Calendar 2016
December 16, 2015 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Alexandria Searls
We’ve set our winter calendar! Here are some of our Saturday public open times coming up…the hours are all 10 to 2.
January 30
We’re having a scavenger hunt of items related to the Lewis & Clark Expedition! Teams encouraged. We will also be making wooden animal medallions (see our Facebook page for examples).
February 13
President’s Day and Valentine’s Day activities
February 20
We are hoping to participate in Kid*Vention at the Key Recreation Center–details to follow
March 12
Audio Tour Hikes
The public will be invited to give input on the first “draft” of our audio tour. You’ll listen to the tour as you walk inside our building and outside on the trails.
March 26
UVA volunteers will be working on site.
April 9
Model Boat Day
We will be making model wooden and paper boats, and trying them out on the river.
May 14
OUR PUBLIC OPENING CELEBRATION with dedications