Great Falls in Cascade County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Mobile Villages
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2019
1. Mobile Villages Marker
Regimented Routine The men followed military protocol, receiving orders from the captains and sergeants. The daily chores became second nature and never-ending.
They hunted, cooked for today, or dried meat for tomorrow.
They prepared hides for clothing and mended moccasins.
They cleaned and repaired firearms and made lead balls.
They patched boats and sharpened tools.
What other daily jobs did they do?
The Corps of Discovery set up and broke camp hundreds of times, sometimes laying over for several days. They often needed to dry water-soaked clothes and supplies, stockpile food and repair equipment.
Explore River Camp
Although the Corps never camped here, demonstrations at this "river camp" show how they accomplished daily chores. If you see someone working, pitch in and help!
Erected by Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Seaman: Companion to the Corps (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Experiment (about 400 feet away); A "great" Set of Falls (about 500 feet away); The Army's Navy (about 700 feet away); One of Many Firsts (approx. ¼ mile away); Of Special Concern (approx. ¼ mile away); Giant Fountain (approx. half a mile away); Pure Springs Along the Missouri River (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Great Falls.
More about this marker. The marker is on the River's Edge Trail below the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2019
2. Mobile Villages Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
