Charles Wilkes: Oceanic Expedition to Antarctica

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Fee:

Free.

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Location: LAT/LONG: 38.885610, -77.059970

United States Naval Memorial (7th St NW & Pennsylvania Ave.NW)

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Dates & Times

Date:

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Walk

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Description

Do you love or fear Icebergs? Between 1838 and 1842, Lt. Charles Wilkes traveled the globe and to Antarctica with a few U.S. Navy sailing ships. His expedition advanced science, and brought back plants to the U.S. Botanic Gardens. Walk ends at Botanic Gardens.

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Contact Information

Ranger Mohr
[phone]