History

Lewis & Clark

The remarkable story of the entire Corps of Discovery – not just of the two Captains, but the young army men, French-Canadian boatmen, Clark’s African-American slave, and the Shoshone woman named Sacagawea, who brought along her infant son. As important to the story as these many characters, however, was the land itself, and the promises it held.

Episode 2

1h 44m

The mission of the Corps of Discovery was to explore the uncharted West. Beginning February 28, 1803 It would be led by Meriwether Lewis, and Lewis’ friend, William Clark. Over the next four years, the Corps of Discovery would travel thousands of miles, experiencing lands, rivers and peoples that no Americans ever had before.

Episodes

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 1h 44m

    The mission of the Corps of Discovery was to explore the uncharted West. Beginning February 28, 1803 It would be led by Meriwether Lewis, and Lewis’ friend, William Clark. Over the next four years, the Corps of Discovery would travel thousands of miles, experiencing lands, rivers and peoples that no Americans ever had before.

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 1h 45m

    The mission of the Corps of Discovery was to explore the uncharted West. Beginning February 28, 1803 It would be led by Meriwether Lewis, and Lewis’ friend, William Clark. Over the next four years, the Corps of Discovery would travel thousands of miles, experiencing lands, rivers and peoples that no Americans ever had before.

Extras + Features

  • A Beautiful New Territory: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Beautiful New Territory

    S1 - 3m 30s

    As Lewis and Clark headed West, they noted a dramatic change in climate and scenery. They were especially taken by the beauty of the new territory.

  • The Corps of Many Discoveries: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Corps of Many Discoveries

    S1 - 1m 40s

    Lewis and Clark sent a shipment of specimens to President Thomas Jefferson, including elk antlers, ears of Indian corn, a magpie, and a prairie dog.

  • The First American Expedition: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The First American Expedition

    S1 - 3m 15s

    Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the first American expedition to cross what is now the western portion of the United States. It was commissioned by Thomas Jefferson after the Louisiana Purchase to explore the newly acquired territory.

  • Official Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Official Trailer

    S1 - 30s

    Follow Lewis and Clark’s 19th-century voyage of danger and discovery from St. Louis to the Pacific.

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