Illinois State Historical Society

"First Squad" is the group of individuals who contribute to the education of "Lewis and Clark"

starting in Lewiston, Idaho, on the Snake River at Hells Gate State Park, traveling to the Ocean by way of water. Clarkston Washington for the Independence day celebration. Livingston Montana for canoe camp and preparations to travel east to Saint Louis Missouri. Finally in Washington D.C. for Memorial Day to report to Thomas Jefferson.