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Homecoming Events
The Kentucky Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission is gearing up for the 2006 Homecoming of the explorers. In November, Kentucky will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the return of the Corps of Discovery from their journey through the American West to the Pacific Ocean. Both Lewis and Clark traveled directly through the heart of the commonwealth on their way to Washington, D.C., to report to President Thomas Jefferson.
The Kentucky Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission encourages individuals and communities across the commonwealth to participate in Homecoming events. The commission has made grant money available to support programming for this and other Lewis and Clark related projects. Educational programming, speaking events, archaeological digs, and exhibits are just a few of the wonderful programs that can occur. Don’t be left out of the fun! Plan something for your area.
Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Grant Program (PDF, 263 KB)
Contact:
Warren Greer
Program Coordinator, Kentucky Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission
Kentucky Historical Society
100 W. Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-564-5135 ext. 4478
warren.greer@ky.gov
Trail Extension
An effort is being made to officially extend the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail east of the Mississippi River. This extension would properly reflect the true "sea to shining sea" scope of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and include the Eastern Legacy states, including Kentucky. Your support is needed! Please contact your member of Congress to voice your support for this initiative. Kentucky's legislature and the governor's office are supportive of this movement. Kentucky's inclusion as an official trail state is not only historically accurate but will also have positive tourism and economic impact.
Read the trail extension resolution currently before the Kentucky General Assembly.
Kentucky Congressional Contacts:
Ben Chandler
1504 Longworth Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
or
1021 Majestic Drive
Suite 180
Lexington, KY 40513
Congressman Geoff Davis
1541 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
or
277 Buttermilk Pike
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 219-1366
Ron Lewis
2418 Rayburn House Office Building
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
or
Republic Bank Building
1690 Ring Rd. Suite 260
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Anne Northup
Ron Mazzoli Federal Building
600 Martin Luther King Place, Suite 216
Louisville, KY 40202
or
2459 Rayburn House Office Building
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Hal Rogers
2406 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
or
551 Clifty Street
Somerset, KY 42501
Ed Whitfield
301 Cannon House Office Building
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515-1701
or
1403 S. Main Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Senator Jim Bunning
316 Hart Senate Office Building
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Senator Mitch McConnell
601 W. Broadway
Room 630
Louisville, KY 40202
or
361A Russell Senate Office Building
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Senator David L. Williams
Kentucky Senate President
P.O. Box 666
Burkesville, KY 42717
or
Capitol Annex, Room 204
Frankfort, KY 40601
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