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Special Event
Event
Seaman's Day
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Fee:
General park admission covers this event. Park passes cover the pass holder and three additional adults, children are free.Dates & Times
Date:
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Time:
9:30 AM
Duration:
6 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Children’s Program
Hike
Description
The 33 people of the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered at Fort Clatsop in 1805-06. The 34th “member” of this expedition was Seaman, Captain Meriwether Lewis’ Newfoundland dog. The 31st annual Seaman’s Day commemorating the dog of the Corps of Discovery will be held Wednesday, July 10th, at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop.
According to the explorers’ journals, Seaman served as a watchdog, hunter, retriever, companion and diplomat during the two-and-a-half year voyage of discovery. The park has invited some guest Newfoundland dogs and their people to volunteer this day. This special event offers visitors an opportunity to learn about Seaman and to meet some modern Newfoundland dogs