St. Charles in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Peter Geery
Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 16, 2020
1. Peter Geery Marker
Inscription.
Peter Geery is best remembered for the role he played in the formation of the Lewis and Clark Discovery Expedition of St. Charles as an authentic re-enactment group. Because of his knowledge and love of history, the men were encouraged to acquire the correct clothing and equipment. Peter taught them the procedures, practices and proper campsite set-up of the early nineteenth century. Wherever the re-enactors traveled, Peter was an enthusiastic teacher as crowds surrounded him asking questions and wanting more information about the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Peter Geery is best remembered for the role he played in the formation of the Lewis & Clark Discovery Expedition of St. Charles as an authentic re-enactment group. Because of his knowledge and love of history, the men were encouraged to acquire the correct clothing and equipment. Peter taught them the procedures, practices and proper campsite set-up of the early nineteenth century. Wherever the re-enactors traveled, Peter was an enthusiastic teacher as crowds surrounded him asking questions and wanting more information about the Lewis & Clark Expedition
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Exploration.
Location. 38° 46.358′ N, 90° 28.943′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. Marker can be reached from South Riverside Drive. Marker is on the grounds of the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1050 S Riverside Dr, Saint Charles MO 63301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tracking the Boats (within shouting distance of this marker); The Experiment (within shouting distance of this marker); May 21, 1804 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop's Landing (within shouting distance of this
Regarding Peter Geery. Geery died in 2004 at age 62 and is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Him and his wife owned a bed and breakfast in St. Charles for many years, and he was involved in several local historical societies.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 16, 2020
2. Peter Geery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
