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Beneath the Gateway Arch is the Museum of Westward Expansion. It tells the story of the United States' nineteenth century expansion from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. From the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the farmers settling the Great Plains, the Museum interprets 100 years of American history. Artifacts, quotes and photographs fill the Museum and provide an excellent atmosphere for learning about the westward expansion movement.
African Americans of the West
(Introduction) (Grades K-3) (Grades 4-6) (Grades 7-12)
Learn about the important roles played by African American explorers, mountainmen, soldiers, cowboys, miners and homesteaders during America's nineteenth century westward expansion movement.
American Indians of the Great Plains
(Introduction) (Grades K-3) (Grades 4-6) (grades 7-12)
Explore cultures much different from our own. Join a park ranger in recreating the life of the American Indian on the Great Plains. Compare your daily life with that of the Plains Indians.
Animals of the West (Preschool, 4- and 5-year-olds)
Beaver, bison, horse, bear, and longhorn all played important roles in settling the west. Learn their stories with this specially designed program for preschoolers.
The Game of the West (Grades 3-8)
Decide your fate in several challenging decisions and adventures as American Indians, Cowboys, and Pioneers on the Oregon Trail.
Museum Tour
(Introduction) (Grades K-3) (Grades 4-6) (Grades 7-12)
Step back in time as park rangers recreate the lives of people who made America's westward expansion possible. Learn about the many groups of people that played an important role in the westward expansion movement.
Lewis and Clark Expedition
(Introduction) (Grades 3-5) (Grades 7-8)
Travel a wild and uncharted West with the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Learn about the people, animals and lands encountered by these fearless explorers.
Pioneers on the Trail
(Introduction) (Grades 1-3) (Grades 4-6)
Travel over prairies, across rivers and through mountains in a covered wagon. Learn about the early pioneers who often traveled as many as 2,000 miles to the "promised land" of Oregon and California in search of land or gold.
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