What’s Happening at the Sacajawea Center?

The Smithsonian is coming to Salmon!

Apr 17, 2019

Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Highlighting Changing Landscape of Rural America Coming to Salmon this Winter The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Idaho Humanities Council, presents “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” The exhibition...

Volunteer Docent Training Begins April 1st

Mar 25, 2019

The Sacajawea Center's Interpretive Center is entirely staffed by local volunteer docents. Each spring the Center provides training for our volunteers that includes information about the Lewis and Clark Expedition in Lemhi County, what we know about Sacajawea, and...

Looking Back at 2018

Jan 14, 2019

(Banner Photo Credit: Jeff Stratter) Happy New Year! The 2018 season marked the Center’s fifteenth anniversary. Throughout the summer we had some one-of-a-kind programs and events to celebrate: At the end of May over twenty Lewis and Clark themed kites were installed...

Summer Program Information

Outdoor School programs for 2019 include making dream catchers, arrowheads, and primitive pottery. Follow this link for details, registration forms, and scholarship applications. Call us with any questions – (208)756-1188.

2019 Program Brochure

Seeking Volunteers

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding way to make a difference? The Sacajawea Center is seeking volunteers for several positions for the 2019 summer season.

Weekly docent shifts
Programs and events photographers
Onsite docent position with RV hookups for 2019 (good for individual or couple). For docent position description and application visit volunteer.gov and search “Idaho opportunities”
Position description

The 1805 Lewis & Clark Living Experience

Are you looking for an unforgettable experience? Sign up now for the 1805 Experience and save! Each year the Outdoor School hosts an multi-day primitive experience. Immerse yourself in the world Lewis and Clark experienced as they traveled west.

Before July 1: $300.00(individual) $600.00(family)

Before August 1: $400.00(individual) $700.00(family)

After August 1: $500.00(individual) $800.00(family)

*$100 Non-refundable Deposit

+Contact us for student discount

Are you looking for an expedition experience? Check out the local outfitters listed below!

Contact one of the following outfitters to raft or ride a portion of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Lemhi County! Some trips offer an interpretive guide, too!

Rawhide Outfitters, Idaho Adventures, Aggipah Raft Trips, or Silver Cloud Expeditions

Click to DISCOVER THE SACAJAWEA CENTER

We invite you to visit the Sacajawea Center, a popular choice for Idaho vacations! The Center is a happening place. Join us for Sacajawea Center special events including indoor and outdoor concerts, annual historical events, dutch oven cookouts, festivals, kids summer camps, and family historical programs throughout the summer and early fall months. Visitors can also enjoy the Community Gardens and scenic walking trails throughout the beautiful 71-acre park. Even your dog can enjoy its time at the Sacajawea Center in the Seaman’s Dog Park, where you can’t miss the bronze statue of Seaman, Captain Meriwether Lewis’ Newfoundland. You’ll want to stop in the Interpretive Center to view exhibits and artifacts that focus on Sacajawea. The Sacajawea Center Research Library located in the Learning Center is open by appointment for you to view Expedition journals and titles, Native American topics, field guides, and children’s books.

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Summer Programs

ANNOUNCEMENT:

As of October 20th the Interpretive Center will be open by appointment only. Please contact us at least 24 hours in advance to make arrangements at 208.756.1188. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Park admission is $5/person or $12/family. We hope to see you on the trail!