"The Mouth of the River Dubois is to be considered as the Point of Departure" Quote by Meriwether Lewis Over Image of Soldier Talking with School Children

Hours

Interpretive Center Hours

Open 7 Days a Week

9 AM - 5 PM

Open Independence Day

Store of Discovery Hours

Open 7 Days a Week

Site Location

1 Lewis and Clark Trail

Hartford, IL 62048

GPS (3500 New Poag Road)

Site Contacts

(618) 251-5811

clark@campdubois.com

Lewis & Clark State Historic Site celebrates the Lewis & Clark Expedition with a focus on the Detachment's time spent at Camp River Dubois preparing for their journey. A 14,000 square foot Interpretive Center, 15-minute interpretive film, reconstructed Settlers' Cabin, and reconstructed Camp River Dubois welcome visitors to the Point of Departure.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Website
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Website
Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Website