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Hundreds of history enthusiasts, members of the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles re-enactors, the National Council of the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial, the Osage Nation and the Clark family attended the unveiling ceremony, Saturday afternoon for The Captain's Return Statue, by sculptor Harry Weber, located on the levy at the foot of Washington Ave near the Eads Bridge. Lewis & Clark Returns to St. Louis Riverfront by Betty Moore, SLFP.com ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com), September 23, 2006 - After three long years of re-enacting the journey of Lewis & Clark, the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles, led by the St. Charles Fife & Drum arrived at The Captain's Return Statue for the official unveiling. The colors for the ceremony were posted by the Potowatomi Honor Guard, and the Pledge of Allegiance was lead by the Discovery Expedition as hundreds of history enthusiasts, families and visitors watched and cheered from Leonore K. Sullivan Boulevard and the Overlook on the Arch garage. "What a spectacular monument to two very brave individuals who risked their lives for two years exporing the vast American West for the benefit of all of us," stated St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay. "This is where is all began and certainly close to where it all ended back then." The Mayor noted that since January 2004, many events have taken place in St. Louis that have provided unique opportunities to learn more about the expedition, to raise cultural awareness and to commemorate traditions. Bud Clark, great-great-great grandson of William Clark, joked with sculptor Harry Weber about getting the nose right on the statue during the unveiling ceremony for The Captain's Return, located on the levy at the foot of Washington Ave, near the Eads Bridge. "We've been given opportunities to gain new perspectives on the Native American culture, past and present," said the Mayor. "It is my hope that our young people and the generations to come will benefit from all these reflection of the place that the Lewis and Clark Expedition has in our country' history and the insights we have gained about the diverse cultures that make up our country, many of whom are represented here today." Lieutenant General Carl Strock, Corps of Engineers, paid tribute to the members of the original military expedition. "These heroes were soldiers. This work is appropriately named "The Captain's Return." "As a soldier, I am delighted that Merriweather Lewis and William Clark are recognized as such. Soldiers who answered the call of duty as soldiers today are in serving their country throughout the world," stated Lt. Gen. Strock. "Let us remember also that while the leaders are depicted here, they were only successful because they had non-commissioned officers and soldiers under their command and they were assisted greatly by the native people that they encountered along the way," stated Lt. Gen. Strock. The crowd acknowledged his comments with cheers and clapping. The 23-foot bronze statue of Lewis and Clark and their dog, Seaman, is located about 30 feet south of the historic Eads Bridge. Sculptor Harry Weber said that the statue was inspired by Cindy Huger. "I tried to depict how Lewis and Clark felt at that particular moment two hundred years ago when they came back. "I think Lewis was a conflicted character. I think on his face you can see that while there is a note of triumph, there is also a note that says that perhaps the defining moments of his life are over," said Weber. "The last horizon he saw was that of the riverfront of St. Louis." "Clark on the other hand, I think, portrays what a soldier's dream is," continued Weber. "It is to be responsible. He went on to other challenges." "I wanted people to see these statues as the portrayal of human beings and what magnificent accomplishments human beings can achieve if they are challenged and simply rise to the challenge," stated Weber. The three-day signature event featured a full weekend of educational programming and exhibits on the St. Louis Riverfront, for families, tourists, and Lewis and Clark enthusiasts from across the nation and around the world. Members of the Osage Nation joined the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles for the unveiling of "The Captain's Return" statue on the levy, near the Eads Bridge. Lewis & Clark Family Activity Guide Available ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com), September 17, 2006 - Follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark with the family activity guide that helps you explore the Lewis and Clark sites in the Confluence Greenway. This new program focuses on charting our heritage through Lewis and Clark. The Footsteps of Exploration Guide will help visitors explore sixteen sites in The Confluence that the Lewis and Clark expedition traveled to 200 years ago. Use the family activity Guide to visit one, some or all of the sites, complete the activity, and record your answer in the space provided in the Guide. "The program is a way to help residents and visitors explore the conservation, heritage and recreation resources in our community," said Laura Cohen, Confluence Greenway Project Director. "We intend to produce a new activity guide each year and focus on a different theme each time." Become part of the historical legacy left by Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery. Record discoveries in the official Footsteps of Exploration Guide and turn guides in during the Lewis and Clark: Currents of Change, national signature event commemorating the 200th anniversary of the return of the Corps of Discovery for prizes. The Currents of Change event will be held on the St. Louis riverfront September 22 - 24. Guides can also be turned into the Missouri History Museum September 25 - October 1, 2006. The Footsteps of Exploration: Lewis and Clark 2006 Family Activity Guide can be picked up at these participating venues: Cahokia Courthouse, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Confluence Point State Park, Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, Fort Belle Fontaine, Holy Family Church, Jarott Mansion, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, Lewis & Clark Boathouse & Nature Center, Lewis & Clark State Historic Site, Missouri History Museum, National Great Rivers Museum, Nez Perce Monument/Calvary Cemetery, Portage Des Sioux, Sacajawea Statue, and William Clark's Grave. 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