News Release
| Release Number: | 01-042 |
| Dated: | 4/10/2001 |
| Contact: | Heidi Y. Helwig, 503-808-4510 |
Portland, Ore.--The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting an encore performance of the historical interpretation program, "Sacagawea Speaks," at 2 p.m. on April 14 at the Bradford Island Visitor Center at Bonneville Lock and Dam. Admission is free, but seating is limited.
Joyce Hunsaker, an award-winning storyteller, actress and historical interpreter will portray the Shoshoni girl who served as a guide and translator for the Lewis and Clark expedition. Sacagawea's presence was vital to the success of the expedition. War parties never included women, so her presence told other tribes encountered that the explorers had peaceful motives.
"Joyce has offered a text about my great-great-grandmother, Sacagawea, in a way that held my attention," said Saundra Todd, descendent of Sacagawea. "It gave me the feeling that I was an invisible observer."
Hunsaker's program is carefully researched, as evidenced in part by the Native American period clothing she wears. She specializes in living history interpretation. Hunsaker has performed for members of the U.S. Congress, as well as for staff members of the Smithsonian Institute, the National Geographic Society and the Disney Corporation, and on national television and radio.
Bonneville Lock and Dam is located east of Portland, Ore., at exit 40 on Interstate 84. The visitor center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information on this event contact the Bradford Island Visitor Center at Bonneville Lock and Dam at (541) 374-8820.