News Release
| Release Number: | 98-026 |
| Dated: | 4/3/1998 |
| Contact: | Public Affairs Office, 503-808-4510 |
Portland, Ore. -- On April 9, 1806, when Lewis and Clark were beginning their homeward trek, they camped at Bradford Island on the Columbia River, where Bonneville Lock and Dam stands today.
In commemoration of this event, a free showing of the production "Lewis and Clark" will be held at the Bradford Island Visitor Center 192 years later, on April 9, 1998. The four-hour film by Ken Burns, originally broadcast on Oregon Public Broadcasting in November 1997, will begin at noon in the 3rd floor main theater.
Visitors with limited time are welcome to enter and leave anytime during the presentation. There will be intermissions. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis only.
Don Dinsmore, Corps park ranger, recently retraced the journey of Lewis and Clark. Dinsmore will host the event, which will include question and answer sessions.
The public is invited to enjoy the sights and visitor facilities at Bonneville Lock and Dam throughout the year.
To reach the Bradford Island Visitor Center at Bonneville Lock and Dam, take exit 40 from Interstate-84, or take Washington State Highway 14, cross the bridge at Cascade Locks, turn toward Portland, take the Bonneville Lock and Dam exit, and follow the signs to the Visitor Center.
For further information, please call the Bradford Island Visitor Center, (541) 374-8820.