ST. LOUIS ARCH
The Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis’ role in the Westward Expansion of the United States during the nineteenth century.
The Lewis and Clark Bicentennial event concluded in September of 2006 at St. Louis, Missouri. The event commemorated Lewis and Clark’s successful return to St. Louis after a preparation and journey of nearly four years. Hundreds of American Indian participants, elders, scholars and tribal leaders from more than 40 tribal nations participated in a moving conclusion to the Expedition’s 200th anniversary observance, illuminating the deep friendships, mutual respect and understanding that developed among people of different cultures since the commemoration’s beginning in 2003.
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| Lewis and Clark Statue Dedication (and their little dog too!) |
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| (Notice the tip of the hat) |
Two years later when I visited St. Louis again, there had been massive flooding -- that black speck in the water is the tip of the hat!
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| Reenactment of Lewis & Clark’s return |
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| I drove 1,200 miles to see this reenactment - a fact I'm not all that proud of! |
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
The St. Louis Historical Old Courthouse: In 1826, construction of the original Federal Style Courthouse began on donated land. Construction on the existing Greek Revival style Courthouse began in 1839 and continued through several transitions until 1862. The courthouse was the scene of many rallies, speeches and several important trials, including the suit by Dred Scott for freedom from slavery and Suffragist Virginia Louisa Minor for the right to vote.
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| St. Louis Historical Old Courthouse |
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| The inside of the courthouse is very well preserved |
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| Dred Scott |
