A Visit with Thomas Jefferson at Lewis and Clark State Historic Site

About this event

Come see Thomas Jefferson!

A special visitor to the Lewis & Clark Departure Day festivities on May 13 will be the third President of the United States Thomas Jefferson. The man who completed the Louisiana Purchase and willed the Lewis and Clark Expedition into existence will share highlights of his life to visitors in the Interpretive Center Theater during programs at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jefferson will interact with the audience and will be available to meet and talk with throughout the rest of the day. This rare opportunity to speak with a former president is free and open to the public.

 Kurt Smith of Colonial Williamsburg has studied the thousands of journal entries, letters, and documents of Thomas Jefferson and uses his extensive knowledge to bring the president back to life. Jefferson’s special visit is sponsored by the Lewis and Clark Society of America as they celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site Interpretive Center opening.