Resources for Jefferson National Memorial et al

Resources for Jefferson National Memorial

http://www.nps.gov/jeff/forteachers/index.htm

http://www.nps.gov/jeff/historyculture/the-lewis-and-clark-journey-of-discovery.htm

http://www.nps.gov/jeff/historyculture/teacher-resources.htm

http://www.nps.gov/jeff/historyculture/pre-kindergarten-through-seventh-grade.htm

http://www.nps.gov/jeff/historyculture/the-journey-of-patrick-gass.htm

http://www.nps.gov/jeff/forteachers/teacher-activity-guides.htm

Lesson Plans, Old Courthouse

Teaching with Historical Places

The Old Courthouse in St. Louis

Jefferson National Memorial and Museum of Westward Expansion

This photo of Gateway Arch with the Old Courthouse in the background  is courtesy of TripAdvisor

This photo of Gateway Arch is courtesy of TripAdvisor

Jefferson National Memorial
Museum of Westward Expansion
Old Courthouse

The following information is taken form the National Park Service's website.

Attractions	Adults (16 & up)	Children (3-15)	National Park Passport
Tram:	$10.00	$5.00	$7.00
Movie:	$7.00	$2.50	$4.00
Riverboat:	$14.00	$8.00*	$14.00
Tram & Movie:	$14.00	$7.50	$11.00
Tram & Riverboat:	$24.00	$13.00	$21.00

Each adult tram or movie ticket includes a $3 National Park entrance fee. Ticket prices and hours are subject to change.

Hours
The Old Courthouse is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission is free.

Winter HoursFor most of the year, the Gateway Arch and Museum of Westward Expansion are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The first tram to the top of the Arch departs at 9:50 AM and the last tram of the day departs at 4:50 PM. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Summer HoursThe remainder of the year from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Arch and Museum are open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The trams to the top of the Arch run from 8:15 a.m. to 9:10 p.m. Visitors wanting to avoid the busy late-morning and mid-day periods should take advantage of the less crowded evening hours to visit the Gateway Arch.

May 24, 1804

Today the Corps of Discovery passed Boone's Settlement. Clark did not note it in his journal, so he may not have been aware, Daniel Boone was living near this point at this time. 
Journal entry by Clark

Thursday May the 24th 1804    Set out early    passed a Small Isd in the Midlle of the river, opposit the on the Lbd. Side is projecting Rock of ½ a mile in extent against which the Current runs, this place is called the Devils race grounds,[1] above this Coms in a Small Creek called the little quiver,[2] a Sand Island on the Stbd Side, passed Several Islands & 2 creeks, on the Stbd Side[3] a Small Island on the Lbd Side above we wer verry near loseing our Boat in Toeing    She Struck the Sands (which is continerly roaling) 〈& turned〉 the Violence of the Current was so great that the Toe roap Broke, the boat turned Broadside, as the Current Washed the Sand from under her She wheeled & lodged on the bank below as often as three times, before we got her in Deep water, nothing Saved her…
Set out early, Killed a Deer last night.    examined the mens arms, & Saw that all was prepared for action, passed an [sm? i.e., small?] Island in the M. R, [Missouri River? midriver?] opposit a hard place of water called the Devill race grown, S 63° W 4 miles to a point on the Sd: Starboard Side    N 68 W to a point on Lbd Side 3 ms: Passd. a Small Willow Island on the Lbd. Side to the point of a Isd. L'Side—    S 75° W to a point on Stbd Side 3 Miles, Passed the upper point of the Island. Crossed and in a verry bad place we got our Boat a ground & She Bocke the Toe Roap & turned the Land, [bring?] [one word illegible] the in Wheeling three times, got off returned to the head of the aforesaid Island, and Came up under a falling Bank.    hard water    this place being the worst I ever Saw, I call it the retregrade bend.    Camped at an old house.

Journal entry by Floyd

Thursday may 24th 1804    nothin Remarkable 〈as we〉    Nothing ocord this day    encamped on South Side

Journal entry by Gass

Thursday 24th.    We continued our voyage, and encamped at night on the south side. This day our boat turned in a ripple, and nearly upset.

Lesson Plans: Junior Ranger Programs

Once on-site, we will complete the two Junior Ranger programs, one at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and one at the Old Courthouse.

http://www.nps.gov/jeff/forkids/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=190407

http://www.nps.gov/jeff/forkids/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=190406

Missouri Points of Interest

Points of interest in Missouri

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A. Museum of Westward Expansion
B. Gateway Arch
C. Bellefontaine Cemetery - Clark's Gravesite
D. Lewis and Clark Boathouse and Nature Center, Frontier Park
E. First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
F. St. Charles Historic Main Street
G. Katy Trail
H. State Capitol and Missouri State Museum 
I. Jefferson Statue, Jefferson City
J. Jefferson Landing State Historic Site
K. Arrow Rock State Historic Site
L. Stump Island Park
M. Fort Osage
O. National Frontier Trails Center/Museum
P. Clark's Point - Case Park
Q. Lewis and Clark State Park

Additional sites to add to list
Fort Belle Fontaine Park http://www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages/FortBelleFontaine#

May 16, 1804–May 21, 1804

On May 16, 1804 the Corps of Discovery arrived in St. Charles, Missouri.

Journal entry by Clark

a fair morning    Set out at 5 oClk    pass a remarkable Coal Hill on the Larboard Side Called by the French Carbonere, this hill appear to Contain great quantity of Coal & ore of a [blank] appearance[8]    from this hill the village of St Charles may be Seen at 7 miles distance—    we arrived at St. Charles at 12 oClock    a number Spectators french & Indians flocked to the bank to See the party. This Village is about one mile in length, Situated on the North Side of the Missourie at the foot of a hill from which it takes its name Petiete Coete [NB: petite côte] or the Little hill    This village Contns. about 100 [NB: frame] houses, the most of them Small and indefferent and about 450 inhabitents Chiefly French, those people appear pore, polite & harmonious—    I was invited to Dine with a Mr. Ducett [NB: Duquet]    this gentleman was once a merchant from Canadia, from misfortunes aded to the loss of a Cargo Sold to the late Judge Turner[9] he has become Somewhat reduced, he has a Charming wife an eligent Situation on the hill Serounded by orchards & a excellent gardain.

Journal entry by Gass

Wednesday 16th.  We had a fine pleasant morning; embarked early, and at 2 o'clock in the afternoon arrived at St. Charles, and fired a gun.  A number of the inhabitants came to see us.  This is an old French village; in the country around which, a number of Americans have settled.

We remained at St. Charles until the 21st, where Captain Lewis arrived from St. Louis and joined us. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon we left this place under a salute of three cheers from the inhabitants, which we returned with three more and a discharge of three guns. This evening was showery, and we again encamped[12] on the north side of the river.

Journal entry by Whitehouse

Wednesday May 16th    We set out this morning, having clear weather, and proceeded on very well, about 2oClock P. M we arrived at Saint Charles, where we passed the Evening with a great deal of satisfaction, and chearfulness, and all our men appeared to be in good spirits.

We shall waite here for Captain Lewis, who is to meet us from Saint Louis 〈here〉;—    Saint Charles is a Village settled by French Inhabitants.    It is a handsome situation, laying on the North side of the River contains about 80 Houses, built in the french fashion, and has a small Roman Catholic Chapel.    its Inhabitants are chiefly canadian french; who are chiefly concerned & employed by others Trading with the Indians who reside on the River Mesouri, and other Rivers that empty into it.    The land adjoining it appear to be hilly, but the soil is good and fitting for Agriculture.

Journal entries quoted from:

Lewis, Meriwether, Clark, William, et al. September 4, 1806. The Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Ed. Gary Moulton. Lincoln: U of Nebraska Press, 2002.The Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. 2005. U of Nebraska Press / U of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries-Electronic Text Center. 5 Oct. 2005 .http://lewisandclarkjournals.unl.edu/read/?_xmlsrc=1804-05-16.xml&_xslsrc=LCstyles.xsl

May 14, 1804

On May 14, 1804 4:00 pm, the Corps of Discovery left Camp Wood, Missouri.  Traveling in a keelboat and two smaller boats.
Journal entry by Clark

Monday 14th[1]    a Cloudy morning    fixing for a Start    Some provisions on examination is found to be wet    rain at 9 oClock    many of the neighbours Came from the Countrey mail and freemail    rained the greater part of the day, I set out at 4 oClock to the head of the first Island[2] in the Missouri 6 Miles and incamped, on the Island    rained.    I refur to the Comsmt. [commencement] of my Journal No 1.[3]

Journal entry by Ordway

Monday May the 14th 1804. Showery day. Capt Clark Set out at 3 oClock P. M. for the western expedition.    one Gun fired.    a nomber of Citizens see us Start.    the party consisted of 3 Sergeants & 38 Good hands,[8] which maned the Batteaux and two pearogues.[9]    we Sailed up the Missouri 6 miles & encamped[10] on the N. Side of the River.

Journal entry by Gass

On Monday the 14th of May 1804, we left our establishment at the mouth of the river du Bois or Wood river, a small river which falls into the Mississippi, on the east-side, a mile below the Missouri, and having crossed the Mississippi proceeded up the Missouri on our intended voyage of discovery, under the command of Captain Clarke. Captain Lewis was to join us in two or three days on our passage.[12] The corps consisted of forty-three men (including Captain Lewis and Captain Clarke, who were to command the expedition) part of the regular troops of the United States, and part engaged for this particular enterprize. The expedition was embarked on board a batteau and two periogues. The day was showery and in the evening we encamped on the north bank six miles up the river. Here we had leisure to reflect on our situation, and the nature of our engagements: and, as we had all entered this service as volunteers, to consider how far we stood pledged for the success of an expedition, which the government had projected; and which had been undertaken for the benefit and at the expence of the Union: of course of much interest and high expectation. The best authenticated accounts informed us, that we were to pass through a country possessed by numerous, powerful and warlike nations of savages, of gigantic stature, fierce, treacherous and cruel; and particularly hostile to white men. And fame had united with tradition in opposing mountains to our course, which human enterprize and exertion would attempt in vain to pass.[13] The determined and resolute character, however, of the corps, and the confidence which pervaded all ranks dispelled every emotion of fear, and anxiety for the present; while a sense of duty, and of the honour, which would attend the completion of the object of the expedition; a wish to gratify the expectations of the government, and of our fellow citizens, with the feelings which novelty and discovery invariably inspire, seemed to insure to us ample support in our future toils, suffering and dangers.

Journal entries quoted from:

Lewis, Meriwether, Clark, William, et al. September 4, 1806. The Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Ed. Gary Moulton. Lincoln: U of Nebraska Press, 2002.The Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. 2005. U of Nebraska Press / U of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries-Electronic Text Center. 5 Oct. 2005 . http://lewisandclarkjournals.unl.edu/read/?_xmlsrc=1804-05-14.xml&_xslsrc=LCstyles.xsl

And thus we begin our two year journey with Lewis and Clark!

Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower

The Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower is situated at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. 

Located at 435 Confluence Tower Drive, Hartford, Illinois

Hours of Operation:

Friday – Saturday 9:30-5:00 (last tour at 4:30)

Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 (last tour at 4:30)

Admissions:

Adults $4

Children $2

Gateway Geyser, Illinois

Gateway Geyser is located in the Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park.
Some facts from their website http://www.meprd.org/gatewaygeyser.html

By the Numbers
Powered by three 800-horsepower pumps, the Gateway Geyser can blast 8,000 gallons of water a minute.

Each eruption of the Gateway Geyser lasts approximately 10 minutes (wind/weather permitting).

When the wind is less than 4 mph, the Gateway Geyser reaches a maximum height of 600 feet into the sky, matching the height of the Gateway Arch.

Four smaller fountains that erupt 100 feet into the air surround the main geyser, symbolizing the Mississippi, Missouri, Meramec and Illinois rivers.

The Gateway Geyser is the world's second tallest fountain, it is second to King Fahd's Fountain in Saudi Arabia which reaches a height of 853 feet.
Gateway Geyser Schedule
April 15th thru October 15th - Daily (12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 6:00 PM)
October 16th thru April 14th - No eruptions are scheduled during these dates.

Lesson Plans Camp Dubois, Wood River, Illinois

The website for our first stop is http://www.campdubois.com/.
This site has some great information about the journey.  It also has information about the exhibitions and visitor's center.
This was the winter camp for the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1803.

There are some excellent lesson planning ideas and resources at this website as well:
Expedition Activities
Expedition Maps
Camp Life at River Dubois
Spelling Activity
The Louisiana Purchase
Westward Expansion
Clothing
Paper Dolls