Lewis and Clark ‘Coins for the Corps’ project
invites student participation

The Jefferson City Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Task Force is sponsoring a statewide funding initiative for a bronze heroic-size monument honoring the Corps of Discovery Expedition. The monument will be placed adjacent to the Jefferson Landing State Historic Site within the Capitol Complex in Jefferson City. The figures will be those of Captains Lewis and Clark; George Drouillard, Shawnee/French interpreter; York, servant to Clark; and Seaman, the expedition’s dog. The dedication will be in September 2006.

“Coins for the Corps” is the student statewide portion of this project. The Task Force invites all schools to participate in this endeavor. After numerous requests from teachers, the Task Force decided to continue the fundraising project for the 2005–2006 school year. Details for various fundraising suggestions can be found on the Task Force Web site, www.jeffcitymo.org/lc. Following the students’ fundraising efforts, teachers are asked to complete a certificate of participation that will be placed in the City of Jefferson Task Force Archives. All projects and donations must be completed by May 1, 2006. Participating schools will also get an opportunity to be represented by a student from their school in the Lewis and Clark “Coins for the Corps” Art Exhibit planned for September 2006 in Jefferson City. For any specific questions contact Janet Maurer at jmmaurer@socket.net.