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Sacajawea
Can you imagine joining the Lewis and Clark expedition at the age of fifteen and walking hundreds of miles with a baby strapped to your back? This is exactly what Sacajawea (pronounced sah-kah-guh-wee-uh) did when she was approximately fifteen years old.
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Sacajawea: Interpreter
Sacajawea was a Shoshone girl who was kidnapped by the Blackfoot. Little did she know that when she was fifteen, she would trek across the country with a baby on her back.
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Pasco, WA, Park Honors Indian Guide Sacajawea
Sacajawea State Park, near Pasco, Washington, honors Sacajawea, Lewis & Clark's guide on their Corps of Discovery journey from St. Louis, Missouri, to the Pacific Ocean.
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Sacajawea, Indian Woman of Mystery & Myth
From the spelling of her name to her aliases, the number of husbands she had, and the cause, location and timing of her death -- her life remains a mystery.
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Night at the Museum – Battle of the Smithsonian
The movie Night at the Museum - Battle of the Smithsonian inspires a summer reading list for kids, with engaging books on history, science, and art.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition
In 1804, President Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on a journey to explore the unknown territory beyond the Missouri River. His immediate goal was to extend the American fur trade all the way to the West Coast. Secondarily, Lewis and Clark would map the vast unknown territory.
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Tour the Oregon Capitol Building
Explore the Oregon Capitol in Salem, rich in history, laden with intricate pioneer artwork, surrounded by beautiful landscape and characterized by its prominent Gold Man.
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Nothing Common About Sunflowers
I could never decide if the sunflowers that spread along our barn were Woodland Sunflowers, or Jerusalem Artichokes. I knew they weren’t Common Sunflowers, but that didn’t qualify as even a small victory. As it turned out, I didn’t know much about them either.
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Columbia Park in Kennewick, Washington, USA
Columbia Park in Kennewick, Washington, is a treasure trove of recreational opportunities. From athletics to war memorials, the park has something for every interest.
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Shootout at Kennewick, Washington
On October 31, 1906, prior to the shootout, Kid Barker and partner robbed two Kennewick, Washington stores.
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Shootout at Kennewick, Washington
On October 31, 1906, prior to the shootout, Kid Barker and partner robbed two Kennewick, Washington stores.
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I’M SORRY, I CAN’T GO TO DINNER - I’VE JUST HAD A BABY
After you've had your baby, can you still go out to dinner and do other things that you used to do?
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Top 5 US History Diorama Ideas
Whether you are a history buff, hobbyist, or history student, these ten suggestions for dioramas should get your creative juices flowing.
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PRAIRIE DOG TOWN
When Lewis and Clark crossed the plains in 1804 they discovered many towns. These towns were occupied by thousands of les petits chiens, as the French called the "Little Dogs." After extreme, and somewhat comical, efforts the men of the expedition captured a prairie dog to send home to President Thomas Jefferson.
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Visitor Guide to Downtown Portland, Oregon
Escape the daily grind in Portland, Oregon. Mapping out routes and pre-planning restaurants and activities ensures a great Portland day visit.
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