Sacajawea Timeline


November 4, 1804:  Sacajawea and her husband join the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
February 11, 1805:  Sacajawea gave birth to her son, Jean-Baptiste.
August 8, 1805:  Sacajawea sees a familiar rock and begins leading the expedtion.
August 17, 1805:  Sacajawea talks to her brother, so he can give horses to the travelers.
Oct. 16, 1805:  A boat flips in the Columbia River.  Sacajawea saves important papers.
Oct. 17, 1805:  Clark gives Sacajawea beads for her bravery.
November 7, 1805:  Storms slow down the expedtion.
March 23, 1806:  After seeing the Pacific Ocean, the trip home begins.
May-June 1806:  The travelers stay with the Nez Perce Indian tribe.
July 3, 1806:  Lewis and Clark split-up.  Sacajawea goes with Clark.
August 12, 1806:  Lewis and Clark are reunited at the Mandan Indian camp.
August 14, 1806:  Lewis and Clark leave for St. Louis.  Sacajawea stays in the Indian camp.


 
  
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