IU Southeast Center for Cultural Resources

IU Southeast Center for Cultural Resources The IU Southeast Center for Cultural Resources is part of the IU Southeast Curriculum Materials Center for Education.

With a focus in diversity education, it is the ideal place to locate curriculum, audio-visuals, and artifacts from around the world.

Thank you to Everyone who came out to the Lewis and Clark Handshake Event at the Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center o...
10/06/2021

Thank you to Everyone who came out to the Lewis and Clark Handshake Event at the Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center on Saturday, October 2nd. We had a wonderful day bringing history to life. There was a Weaver, Ax Thrower, Storyteller, Historian, Characters in Costume, Table Displays, Games, Walking Trail, Live Music, an 1803 Flag Raising, The Greatest American Campout by Rock Creek Musical Theatre, Five Chat Sessions, and more. We had hoped to have 200 people come and we had close to 300. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers (more than 40) the day went smoothly, the guests felt welcomed and informed, and everyone left with a smile on their face. It is truly a privilege to celebrate our local history. If you weren't able to make it this year, be sure to look for the advertisements for The Handshake Event 2022. See ya there!

TODAY IS THE DAY!! The Lewis and Clark Handshake Event will begin at 10:00am with an 1803 Flag Raising. Please join us f...
10/02/2021

TODAY IS THE DAY!! The Lewis and Clark Handshake Event will begin at 10:00am with an 1803 Flag Raising. Please join us for a day of making history come to life. There will be a flag ceremony, live music, The Greatest American Campout (play), Ax Throwers, Blacksmith, Weaver, Leather goods, Lewis and Clark Trail, displays of items from the Expedition, sculptor of the original Handshake statue, Chat Room Discussions, games, and prizes. Make sure to pack a lunch to enjoy along the Falls of the Ohio. We are so excited to have you with us. See you Soon!

Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center
201 W. Riverside Dr.
Clarksville, IN 47129
10:00am-4:00pm

At the Lewis and Clark Handshake Event TOMORROW, October 2nd, we will have a Blue Bead Event. Join the Blue Bead Challen...
10/01/2021

At the Lewis and Clark Handshake Event TOMORROW, October 2nd, we will have a Blue Bead Event.

Join the Blue Bead Challenge!

On their famous expedition, Lewis and Clark used blue beads as currency to trade for goods and supplies with various Native American tribes. To enhance the Handshake interactive learning experience, we invite you to participate in the challenge to earn blue beads throughout the day’s activities by asking questions to volunteers about the Lewis and Clark expedition.
You will find many volunteers around the site with question marks (????) on their name tag. Stop by and ask them your questions; you will earn one bead for each question you ask! Before leaving at the end of the day, please stop by the Honors Table in the Rotunda to pick up your prize. Each guest may collect a prize up to one time. Prize descriptions are listed below.

10 Questions, 10 Beads:
Guests who earn 10-19 beads by the end of the event will select a prize from the “Prize Basket” at the Honors Table.

20 Questions, 20 Beads:
Guests who earn 20-29 beads by the end of the event will (1) select a prize from the “Prize Basket” at the Honors Table and (2) earn a special decorative Blue Bead to complete their strand.

30 Questions, 30 Beads:
Guests who earn 30+ beads by the end of the event will (1) select a prize from the “Prize Basket” at the Honors Table, (2) earn a special decorative Blue Bead to complete their strand, and (3) receive an honorary Gold Seal on their Attendance Certificate.

L&C Handshake CompetitionsStudents, Educators and L&C Advocates: Some say that the Lewis & Clark Expedition of 1803...
10/01/2021

L&C Handshake Competitions

Students, Educators and L&C Advocates:
Some say that the Lewis & Clark Expedition of 1803-1806 began and ended in Clarksville at the Falls of the Ohio. We do not claim that since the Eastern Heritage Trail is now federally recognized. However, we do claim that among all trail sites, we are situated on one of the most unique and noteworthy points—the Handshake of the two Captains that sealed a commitment of collaboration and determination to meet unknown challenges. We are so grateful to be a part of this history, and excited to announce the upcoming annual Handshake Event at the Falls of the Ohio Center. This event will be held Saturday, October 2nd, from 10 AM to 4 PM. We invite you to join us in commemorating the Statue of the L&C Handshake at the Falls, the symbol of the partnership between explorers Lewis and Clark, at the Ohio Interpretive Center.
To aid in the learning experience of this one-of-a-kind commemoration, we want to actively involve YOU, local educators and students, in the day’s festivities. This year, we will be offering 2 competitions that will allow individuals to put their creative, artistic skills to use in sharing the story of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery and the unique role our community plays in it. This is a chance not only to win a cash award, but also to have your photo posted in the Lewis & Clark Handshake-2021 Album!
In addition to this, we will have a drawing for a variety of books about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. All awards are being sponsored by the Lewis and Clark Foundation. See below for more information on how to participate in these events at the October 2nd Handshake Event!

Competition #1: Design a Logo for the Handshake Statue!
We are looking for an original, creative logo to commemorate the Lewis and Clark Statue at the Falls. Utilizing symbols and/or words, create a framed logo that “Best Tells the Story of the Handshake at the Falls of the Ohio.” Help us bring this important piece of history to life and inform others of the significance of the partnership between Lewis and Clark.
CRITERIA: Submit your creative logo attached to an 8 1/2x11 sheet of paper (any color). Include your name and phone number (or email) on the reverse side. Please include a brief description of your logo on either side of the paper. Display original logo image, with contact information on reverse side, on Logo board by the L&C Statue by 11 AM, on Oct. 2nd. Logos for posting via electronic submission may be forwarded to [email protected] prior to September 30. Questions may also be forwarded to this email.
Your logo and others will be numbered as posted on the LOGO Board for voting. Voting on logos will take place from 11 AM to-3 PM. The logo that receives the highest number of votes will win. Unlimited entries allowed.
AWARD: At 3:30 PM, the winning Logo will be announced, and the artist presented with $50 cash. They will also have their photo taken with the Handshake Statue. This photo will be posted in the Lewis & Clark Handshake-2021 Album. (Should there be a tie, the award will be split.)

Competition #2: Write an Essay about the Lewis and Clark
Expedition!
To help us celebrate the enduring impact of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery, we invite you to share your unique perspective of what their journey means to you. Write an original, one-page essay on the topic, “Why Should or Should We Not Learn about and Commemorate the Lewis and Clark Expedition?” Some research will be required. The essays will be judged by a panel of L&C advocates based on the criteria detailed below.
CRITERIA: Essays must be single or double spaced (10); is grammatically correct and readable (10); and the question, either or both issues, is treated with focus (20), clarity (20) and convincing statements of support.(40). Please include your contact information on the final page of your essay (include phone number and email).
Essays must be submitted to [email protected] (note middle d) no later than September 15. Questions may be forwarded to the same e-mail. The announcement of the winner will be made at 3 PM at the Hennings Museum display at The Handshake Event. Authors of essays may be invited to share excerpts with the CHAT group discussing L&C roles in today’s education of youth. Unlimited entries allowed.
AWARD: The winner will be awarded with a $50 cash prize. They will also have their photo taken in front of the Handshake statue for use in the Lewis & Clark Handshake-2021 Album. The winner will also be offered an optional interview with a Lewis & Clark author.

Book Drawing: Win Fun, Educational Books about the
Lewis and Clark Expedition!
All attending teachers and students at The Handshake Event will have the opportunity to participate in a drawing for the chance to win an educational book on the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery. Covering a variety of topics about the trail and the expedition itself, you won’t want to miss the chance to take one of these great resources home. See below for information on how to get involved.

Note: Regardless of participation in this drawing, any or all of the L&C teaching resources from the Center for Cultural Resources used in today’s event may be reserved for purchase.

CRITERIA: Teachers and students may enter their name and cell phone number in the Book Box located at the Prize Table in the Rotunda. You may submit a slip for each of the drawings, but each participant may only receive up to one book.

AWARD: Book drawings will take place at 11 AM, as well as at the closings of L&C “Greatest Camp Out” play—1:45 and 3:45, respectively. If your name is drawn, you will be alerted by phone to select the book of your choice from our hand-selected supply. You may submit a slip for each of the drawings but may not win more than one book.

The weather looks great for the Handshake Event on Saturday, October 2nd!! Bring your shades and come and spend the day ...
09/30/2021

The weather looks great for the Handshake Event on Saturday, October 2nd!! Bring your shades and come and spend the day with us!! - Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center from 10:00am-4:00pm.

Let's Have a Picnic...Only 3 more days until the Handshake Event!! Grab a lunch, bring a chair or blanket, have a mask h...
09/29/2021

Let's Have a Picnic...Only 3 more days until the Handshake Event!! Grab a lunch, bring a chair or blanket, have a mask handy, and join us for the Handshake Event at the Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center to see history come to life. We are going to explore with Lewis and Clark from 10:00am-4:00pm. Looking forward to seeing all of you there!

09/27/2021

The countdown begins!
The Lewis and Clark: Handshake 1803 event is just 5 days away. Please tell your friends and family about this fun, interactive educational opportunity where we will dive deeper into this significant moment of United States' history. The event is THIS Saturday, October 2nd, at the Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center. (See our Events page for more details.)
We look forward to seeing you there!

09/23/2021

Fun Fact #7: Did you know that some members of the Lewis and Clark expedition attempted to hunt a grizzly bear? As you can imagine, it was a very dangerous, difficult endeavor! On one occasion, a team of six men were hunting a bear. Lewis recounts that four of them “fired nearly at the same time and put each his bullet through him. In an instant this monster ran at them with open mouth.” Private Whitehouse adds to this that the bear “chased 2 men in to a canoe. They fired at him. Some of the men on Shore wounded him worse.” Lewis continued that it “pursued them…so close that they were obliged to throw…themselves into the river altho’ the bank was nearly twenty feet perpendicular; so enraged was this anamal that he plunged into the river only a few feet behind.” Whitehouse concludes the story by stating a man who was on shore “Shot the bear through the head, which killed him dead….His nales was Seven Inches long.”
(Information and quotes found on page 68 of "The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Join the Corps of Discovery to Explore Uncharted Territory" by Carol A. Johmann.)

09/22/2021

Fun Fact #6: Lewis and Clark were not the only men on the expedition who kept journals detailing their journey. In fact, President Jefferson was informed a total of 9 men were keeping journals. The following is part of Clark’s entry from May 14, 1804 (the first day of the expedition): “I determined to go as far as St. Charles, a french Village 7 Leags up the Missourie, and wait at that place untill Capt. Lewis could join me by Land…I set out at 4 oClock P.M., in the presence of many of the Neighbouring inhabitants, and proceeded on under a jentle brease up the Missourie and Camped on the Island.”
(Information and quote found on page 38 of "The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Join the Corps of Discovery to Explore Uncharted Territory" by Carol A. Johmann.)

09/22/2021

Fun Fact #5: What kind of men were Lewis and Clark looking for to join the Corps of Discovery and travel out West? They were very specific regarding the criteria their team members had to meet to ensure the journey was a success. Lewis described some of these necessary qualities to Clark. They were the following: The men had to be “good hunters, stout, healthy, unmarried men, accustomed to the woods, and capable of bearing bodily fatigue." (Quote found on p. 33 of "The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Join the Corps of Discovery to Explore Uncharted Territory" by Carol A. Johmann.)

09/21/2021

Fun Fact #4: A total of 33 people were a part of the “Permanent Party” of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. These 33 are the men (and woman) who traveled all the way to the Pacific Ocean and back. Their names are listed below. How many do you recognize?
- Captain Meriwether Lewis
- Captain William Clark
- York
- Sergeant Patrick Gass
- Sergeant John Ordway
- Sergeant Nathaniel Pryor
- Private William Bratton
- Private John Collins
- Private John Colter
- Private Pierre Cruzatte
- Private Joseph Field
- Private Reuben Field
- Private Robert Frazer
- Private George Gibson
- Private Silas Goodrich
- Private Hugh Hall
- Private Thomas Howard
- Private Francois Labiche
- Private Jean Baptiste LePage
- Private Hugh McNeal
- Private John Potts
- Private George Shannon
- Private John Shields
- Private John Thompson
- Private Peter Weiser
- Private William Werner
- Private Joseph Whitehouse
- Private Alexander Willard
- Private Richard Windsor
- Interpreter: George Drouillard
- Interpreter: Toussaint Charbonneau
- Sacagawea
- Jean Baptiste “Pomp” Charbonneau (Sacagawea’s baby)
(List of names found on page 34 of "The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Join the Corps of Discovery to Explore Uncharted Territory" by Carol A. Johmann.)

What can you expect on Saturday, October 2nd, at the Handshake Event? We will begin at 10:00am with an 1803 Flag raising...
09/18/2021

What can you expect on Saturday, October 2nd, at the Handshake Event? We will begin at 10:00am with an 1803 Flag raising and welcome address. All day, we will have contests, opportunities to explore with Lewis and Clark (markers along the trail), live music, a live play about Lewis and Clark, informational tables, displays of items that may have been used during the Expedition, discussion groups, games, and prizes. Mark your calendars!! History is about to come alive!

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