| Date: | November 19, 2017 |
| Time: | 2:00 - 3:00 PM |
| Venue: | Wilderness Road Regional Museum |
| Description: |
The New River Historical Society presents the presentation “The Virginia Lewis & Clark Eastern Legacy Trail” on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Wilderness Road Regional Museum in Newbern, VA. Hear the exciting research into Pulaski County's connection to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The Virginia Lewis & Clark Eastern Legacy Trail extends the boundaries of Lewis and Clark’s historic journey to include historic corridors traveled on behalf of the expedition before and after the St. Louis departure in 1804 and arrival in 1806. The Eastern Legacy Trail covers about 260 miles through southwest Virginia, including parts of Pulaski County. Volunteers throughout these communities have been organizing and are currently working to document Lewis & Clark connections. Margaret (Peggy) W. Crosson, who is Chair of Virginia’s Great Valley Lewis & Clark Eastern Legacy Trail, will explain the project and the exciting results to date. Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information, visit: http://www.wildernessroadregionalmuseum.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/WildernessRRM or call 540-674-4835. |