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Picture Gallery: Bismarck, ND Signature Event -
"Circle of Cultures"

Photo: The “Circle of Cultures” Signature Event was held from 22 – 31 October on the campus of University of Mary, located just south of Bismarck, North Dakota.

The “Circle of Cultures” Signature Event was held from 22 – 31 October on the ... [more]

Photo: Exhibitors set up their booths in the field house.

Exhibitors set up their booths in the field house.

Photo: The Army National Guard information booth was a popular attraction for adults and children alike.

The Army National Guard
information booth was a popular attraction ... [more]

Photo: A member of the Army National Guard garbed in Jeffersonian Army uniform explains some of the finer points of the expedition to several young enthusiasts.

A member of the Army National Guard garbed in Jeffersonian Army uniform explains some ... [more]

Photo: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers information booth also drew the attention of many people seeking to learn more about Lewis and Clark.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers information booth also drew the attention of many ... [more]

Photo: Many of the visitors to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers information booth were school children from Bismarck as well as surrounding school districts.

Many of the visitors to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers information booth were school children ... [more]

Photo: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also sponsored the “Captain Lewis’ Company”, which consists of both Corps employees as well as volunteers from the Fort Leavenworth Living History Association who portray various members of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also sponsored the “Captain Lewis’ ... [more]

Photo: One of the interpreters (wearing a brown and red overcoat issued specially to members of the U.S. Army’s Regiment of Artillerists) explains rifle drill to a group of young visitors.

One of the interpreters (wearing a brown and red overcoat issued specially to members ... [more]

Photo: The variant of the United States flag that flew over the interpreters camp at the University of Mary is a replica of the flag that flew on the keelboat, hence the nautical motif that graced the blue field which signified that particular vessel as the flagship of the expedition’s “flotilla”.

The variant of the United States flag that flew over the interpreters ... [more]

Photo: Several members of “Captain Lewis’ Company” in their authentic bivouac area. Note that the individual on the far left is wearing a watch coat made especially for infantry soldiers. It differed significantly from the winter clothing issued to artillerymen.

Several members of “Captain Lewis’ Company” in their authentic bivouac area. Note that the ... [more]

Photo: The enlisted men slept in tents when the expedition was not occupying more permanent winter quarters.

The enlisted men slept in tents when the expedition was not occupying more ... [more]

Photo: Another view of the Jeffersonian era version of the Army “pup tent”.

Another view of the Jeffersonian era version of the Army “pup tent”.

Photo: Here we can see a soldier standing in front of a replica of Captain Lewis’ tent.

Here we can see a soldier standing in front of a replica of Captain Lewis’ tent.

Photo: “Captain Lewis’ Company” proved to be an extremely popular attraction at the Circle of Cultures Signature Event. Several of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers interpreters are seen here talking to visiting school children about the experiences of the soldiers who participated in the Lewis and Clark expedition.

“Captain Lewis’ Company” proved to be an extremely popular attraction at the Circle ... [more]

Photo: These interpreters are wearing both the full dress uniform and watch coat. The numeral “2” on the front of the fatigue cap identifies the soldier as a member of the U.S. 2d Infantry Regiment.

These interpreters are wearing both the full dress uniform and watch coat. The numeral “2” on the front ... [more]

Photo: This interpreter is wearing a “fatigue shirt” commonly worn by Jeffersonian soldiers in the field in order to reduce wear and tear on their blue uniform jacket.

This interpreter is wearing a “fatigue shirt” commonly worn by Jeffersonian soldiers in ... [more]

Photo: The Missouri River as seen from Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park. The St. Charles Expedition, a group of interpreters sailing a fleet of replica vessels along Lewis and Clark’s route, moored their keelboat and pirogues here during the Circle of Cultures Signature Event.

The Missouri River as seen from Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park. The St. Charles ... [more]

Photo: A rare view of the replica keelboat (Lewis and Clark always referred to it as a “barge” rather than the more popular modern term) in a setting devoid of 21st Century objects.

A rare view of the replica keelboat (Lewis and Clark always referred to it as a “barge” rather than ... [more]

Photo: The keelboat and pirogues of the St. Charles Expedition tied up at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park.

The keelboat and pirogues of the St. Charles Expedition tied up at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park.

Photo: Two Jeffersonian soldiers are seen here loading some equipment on the White Pirogue.

Two Jeffersonian soldiers are seen here loading some equipment on the White Pirogue.

Photo: Another view of both the Red Pirogue and White Pirogue. They are very similar in appearance to modern day Boston Whalers.

Another view of both the Red Pirogue and White Pirogue. They are very similar in appearance to ... [more]

Photo: Members of the expedition are seen here practicing military drill.

Members of the expedition are seen here practicing military drill.

Photo: Another view of Jeffersonian interpreters maintaining their proficiency in drill. While marching in close formation in modern times is primarily used for ceremonial purposes, during the early nineteenth century the ability of commanders to quickly maneuver massed formations of infantrymen armed with smoothbore muskets often proved the difference between victory and defeat.

Another view of Jeffersonian interpreters maintaining their proficiency in drill. ... [more]

Photo: An interpreter is seen here with a portable blacksmith’s forge similar to the one taken by the Lewis and Clark expedition.

An interpreter is seen here with a portable blacksmith’s forge similar to the one taken by the ... [more]

Photo: The forge employed a hand pumped bellows to heat up a fire.

The forge employed a hand pumped bellows to heat up a fire.

Photo: Private John Shields’ blacksmithing skills proved exceedingly useful to the expedition. He was a master craftsman who was able to make or repair metal tools for use by the expedition or as trade goods for Indian tribes. Shields was often assisted by Privates Alexander Willard and William Bratton.

Private John Shields’ blacksmithing skills proved exceedingly useful to the expedition. He ... [more]

Photo: The blacksmith’s tool chest used by Privates Shields, Willard, and Bratton.

The blacksmith’s tool chest used by Privates Shields, Willard, and Bratton.
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