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URBAN AFFAIRS Neighborhoods e Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center will immerse you in the famed explorers' expedition. According to Supervisory Interpreter Jeff LaRock, "We are the only site to tell the story of the entire expedition." To Lewis and Clark aficionados, the center is the premier stop on the Corps of Discovery tour. Exhibits begin with an explanation of President Jefferson's Commission, document high points and challenges throughout the expedition, and continue beyond the journey itself. e center also tells the story from multiple perspectives—those of Lewis and Clark, and of Native Americans, who were greatly affected by the expedition and the westward movement that followed. Education Coordinator Duane Buchi describes the center as "a gem in our great city," and "a destination for people from across the globe." Summer hours (May-September) are 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and adult admission is $8. e 25,000' center is accessible, features a gi shop, and is a great starting point for exploring the River's Edge trails. Want to get involved? e center is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers. Learn more at 406.727-8733. Tips for your visit: • Allow ample time to see the exhibits (two hours recommended) • Start your visit with the center's 28-minute Ken Burns Corps of Discovery video. • Don't miss the centerpiece of Lewis and Clark's portage through Great Falls. Save these dates: • Late-June to mid-August: River Camp features education and live demonstrations, Friday-Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-1p.m., overlooking the Missouri River bluffs. Learn to use a compass, start a fire with flint and steel, or pitch a teepee. • July 4: Weapons of the Expedition grand opening includes a free aernoon barbeque, displays, and experts speaking about period weapons including flint-lock firearms and tomahawks. Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center: Brings History to Life 4201 Giant Springs Rd, Great Falls, MT 59405 GREAT FALLS, MONTANA S MT SiG MT 14

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