July 22-25, 2006.

On July 25, 1806, Captain William Clark took out his blade and carved his name and the date in a soft sandstone pillar along the Yellowstone River. He named the prominent landmark Pompey’s Tower, now called Pompeys Pillar, after Sacagawea’s infant son. The mark he left that summer’s day 200 years ago remains today as the only mark intentionally left by the Corps of Discovery.

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Travelers should plan to visit this historic site located 23 miles east of Billings, Montana, during the three-day Clark on the Yellowstone commemoration and grand opening of Montana’s newest interpretive center. Visitors are encouraged to float the Yellowstone, the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states, and to take in the grandeur of the area with guided tours.

The community of Billings will host Captain Clark Signature Days downtown as local businesses roll out the red carpet to welcome visitors to Montana’s largest city.

Historical reenactments as well as Native American games will highlight this event.

For more information on this event, click on www.clarkontheyellowstone.org or contact Robbie Carpenter or Melody Dobson, 815 South 27th Street , Billings, MT 59101; 406-245-4111 ext 101; email clarkevents@billingschamber.com.