Fort Mandan: March 23, 1805
At Fort Mandan, signs of spring were emerging as the ice on the Missouri River began to break up, indicating that the expedition's departure was drawing near. Captains Lewis and Clark used the day to finalize the shipment of scientific specimens, maps, and reports intended to travel downstream to St. Louis and eventually reach President Jefferson. The preparations marked a transition between the winter spent at the fort and the next phase of the journey westward.
Spring approached at Fort Mandan. The ice on the Missouri was beginning to break up, signaling the approach of departure day. The captains finalized the shipment of specimens and reports to be sent downstream to St. Louis and ultimately to President Jefferson.
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Spring approached at Fort Mandan. The ice on the Missouri was beginning to break up, signaling the approach of departure day. The captains finalized the shipment of specimens and reports to be sent downstream to St. Louis and ultimately to President Jefferson.
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