February 10, 2021 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Alexandria Searls
People have been calling and emailing us about the City’s RFI about the Lewis, Clark, and Sacajawea statue. Though we were not alerted in advance about this RFI, we have been working on this issue for a long time with many partners, including the City. We have been writing grants and examining avenues and projects, in particular projects that would offer indigenous leadership while keeping the statue within Charlottesville, examining its place within history and art history, and informing each visitor so that they can discover their own viewpoint. We will be in touch again as this community process proceeds. Feel free to write us with your interest at lewisandclark@lewisandclarkexploratorycenter.org Depending on the number of emails, we may not be able to write you individually, but we will respond to the issues raised. Thank you for your interest!
Here is the link to the RFI
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox/KtbxLvhGHpjQxghdJcBHTSKlZqvBvqgFDB
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H Flowers
February 14, 2021
As a long time fan of Sacajawea, I have always been impressed with her strength and her enormous value to the expedition. I fully support any efforts to highlight her contributions to America.
In history as well as current media, any press can be good press. Let’s preserve her story, even if imperfectly told. Thank you for your efforts.
Alexandria Searls
September 7, 2021
Thank you! We submitted the RFO (Phase II) and are waiting to hear what the process is now.