
Things to Do at the Sacajawea Center
The Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural & Educational Center is dedicated to honoring and providing education about America’s great historical heroine, Sacajawea, an Agai’dika Shoshone-Bannock, and her role in the Corps of Discovery. Cradled in the Lemhi River Valley between the Salmon River and the Beaverhead Mountains, the Center lies in the heart of Sacajawea’s homeland. There is much to see and do at the Sacajawea Center for all ages and interests throughout the year! The 71-acre park is located just 2 miles east of downtown Salmon, Idaho.
The Natural Choice for Travelers
The Center’s unique outdoor setting is indeed the “natural choice for travelers”. Its river corridor and fields of open space conserve some of the best wildlife habitat in the valley, while providing a peaceful spot to take in the scenic views of the stunning peaks of the Continental Divide.
Interpretive Center and Gift Shop

Meriwether Theatre and Outdoor Amphitheater
The Meriwether Theatre seats approximately 75 people. This Elderhostel/Elfun Society remodel project of the old barn features a small stage and two dressing rooms. The Meriwether Theatre is located in a classic red barn on the grounds and is a unique venue for plays, classes, and presentations. Historical/cultural heritage presentations are popular in the Meriwether Theatre.
The Amphitheater is a semi-natural formation that we helped out a bit by adding an elevated stage. It can seat several hundred people. Join us for one of our special events this season, including live concerts and our annual Heritage Day festival.

Salmon Art Council’s annual Blues, Brews and BBQ, 2015

Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Celebration, 2005
Community Gardens
The Community Garden is a a beautiful outdoor space filled with flowers and vegetables for residents and visitors to enjoy. Run by a group of dedicated volunteers, the garden provides opportunities for children and adults to learn about and become involved in gardening. Each year plot renters reserve their garden beds in early spring and plant them by June. The garden functions on funds generated from plot renters, sale of produce, fundraising activities, and generous donations of time and labor by volunteers. This is not a U-Pick garden. Please leave the produce and flowers to the hardworking folks who planted them!
Seaman's Dog Park

The Learning Center, Office, Research Library & Ranch Yard
The Sacajawea Center’s Research Library in the Learning Center holds a collection of Expedition journals and titles, Native American topics, field guides, and children’s books. The administrative office shares the research library.
The Ranch Yard, just outside the Learning Center, provides ample space for festivals and events, some of which are pictured below.

Russ Thurow Presents: “Central Idaho’s Wild Salmon and Steelhead: What Was; What Is; What Can Be”
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022 AT 7 PM at the Sacajawea Learning Center "Central Idaho's Wild Salmon and Steelhead: What Was; What Is; What Can Be" This program is another in an educational series on the history of the Salmon River hosted by the Lemhi County Museum and the...

Darren Parry Presents: “The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History”
Summer 2022 Interpretive Intern Position
POSITION TITLE: Interpretive Intern at the Sacajawea Center SERVICE TERM: 40 hours per week/ June 1 – August 14 (moderately flexible on end date) There is also the possibility to work in shorter blocks of time depending on school schedules i.e. May 11-June 15...