TJF - Lewis and Clark Bicentennial

The Lewis & Clark Bicentennial archive contains records related to the commemoration of the 200^th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition, which began from Charlottesville in 1803. The first national event occurred at Charlottesville, January 14-19, 2003 (Exposition Week), and subsequent events (Signature Events) at locations along the Lewis & Clark trail.

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation (TJF) created a Lewis & Clark Committee which cooperated with other organizations including:

The National Council of the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial, also known as National Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Council, the organizer of the nationwide commemoration (Bicentennial Council)

Bicentennial Council, Council of State Advisors (COSA)

Bicentennial Council, Council of Tribal Advisors (COTA)

Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center of Virginia

Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation