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| Introduction to Lewis & ClarkMeriwether Lewis and William Clark, both Virginians, grew up in a time where dreams of western exploration became reality. And it all started here in Virginia.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |
| Bicentennial CelebrationCaptain Meriwether Lewis left the nation's capital with Jefferson's letter of instructions and three generations of dreams of western exploration. He then met with fellow Virginian William Clark, and together they led the corps of volunteers on an expedition of northwestern discovery.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |
| An IdeaJefferson had a lifelong fascination with the west, and his influence on Meriwether Lewis in this way is known to all, but it's also interesting to consider what were the influences on Jefferson, what part did Albemarle County play in this persistent dream of exploring the west.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |
| Lewis & Clark TodayMeriwether Lewis, William and George Rogers Clark also have not been forgotten. They are a part of Albemarle history that is inseparable from the Albemarle of today.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |
| Their ChildhoodThomas Jefferson had a personal acquaintance with Meriwether Lewis, "owing from his being of my neighborhood," according to Jefferson. In fact, Lewis was born just 10 miles from Monticello at Locust Hill, his father's farm in Ivy Depot.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |
| Continental LinkThomas Jefferson knew the Meriwether, Lewis and Clark families as neighbors and friends. Meriwether's uncle Nicholas Lewis managed Jefferson's affairs during his diplomatic service in Paris. When Jefferson was about to assume the office of the presidency, he knew whom he wanted as his private secretary.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |