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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 |
| Roles in the CourtThere is this idea that yes, England is far off. To some degree, Williamsburg is far off, but the people who serve in the local community are the connection with those far off governments. And the people who are appointed to serve on the court are from that community.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Revolution and the CourtsEven as the Revolution gathered in strength, the basic court system changed very little. Although the Declaration of Independence sought to liberate the states from Britain, Jefferson wanted to continue the basic rule of English law.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Court DaysMonthly Court sessions, known as “Court Day,” became woven into the fabric of society as a primary meeting place in the county. Court Day was a time to conduct business, vote or seek entertainment.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| County CourtsWhen the population in Virginia began to rise in the late 1620's and into the early 1630's, the volume of litigation is what ultimately lead to the movement to create the county courts as the ultimate institution of local governance.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
