Sacagawea Collection

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Explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with their Native American guide Sacagawea. Digital photograph of a bronze statue in Charlottesville Virginia

Adventures of the Lewis and Clarke Expedition
Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clarke reaching the Pacific Ocean 46, Indian woman protecting her child from fire under a buffalo hide 47, and Clarke escaping from a river deluge 48

Interpreter Sacagawea reunited with the Shoshone people on Lewis and Clarkes Expedition 49
6337880 Interpreter Sacagawea reunited with the Shoshone people on Lewis and Clarkes Expedition 49, a Native American presents a tobacco pipe to the Medicine Stone 50

WYETH: SACAJAWEA. The guide Sacajawea with Lewis and Clark. From the America in the Making series. Oil and tempera on panel by N.C. Wyeth, 1940

Lewis and Clark monument at Fort Benton, Montana
Statue of Sacagawea guiding Lewis and Clark at Fort Benton, Montana. Photograph

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Explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with their Native American guide Sacagawea. Digital photograph of a bronze statue in Charlottesville Virginia

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Explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with their Native American guide Sacagawea. Digital photograph of a bronze statue in Charlottesville, Virginia

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Lewis and Clark expedition trying to make friends with Native Americans during their exploration of Louisiana Territory. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

RUSSELL: LEWIS AND CLARK. Lewis and Clark with Sacajawea and York, on the Lower Columbia River. Watercolor, 1905, by Charles Russell

LEWIS AND CLARK, 1805. Explorers Meriwether Lewis (center) and William Clark with the guide Sacagawea at Three Forks of the Missouri, 1805. Detail from a mural, 1912, by Edgar S. Paxson

GERMAN PRINCE & MINATERRE. The Swiss artist, Karl Bodmer (at far right), and Prince Maximilian of Wied (in green coat), being introduced to Minatarre (Hidatsa)

CLYMER: LEWIS AND CLARK. Lewis and Clark, with their guide Sacagawea (on horseback), in the Bitterroot Mountains in present-day Idaho, September 1805. Oil on canvas, 1967, by John Clymer

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"Sacagawea: A Native American Heroine and Guide of the Lewis and Clark Expedition" Join us on a journey back in time as we delve into the extraordinary life of Sacagawea, an integral figure in the Adventures of the Lewis and Clarke Expedition. Known for her remarkable skills as an interpreter, Sacagawea played a crucial role in bridging communication gaps between explorers and Native American tribes. In Expedition 49, Sacagawea experienced a heartwarming reunion with her Shoshone people, showcasing her deep connection to her roots. As a symbol of peace and unity, a Native American presented a tobacco pipe to the Medicine Stone during this historic encounter (PEXP2D-00013). Sacagawea's presence was not only significant in diplomatic matters but also cultural exchanges. She witnessed Native American chiefs partaking in smoking the Peace Pipe (PEXP2D-00014), fostering harmony among different tribes. Her legacy lives on through various artistic representations like N. C. Wyeth's captivating painting from his America in the Making series (1940). The artwork depicts Sacajawea guiding Lewis and Clark through treacherous terrains while donning traditional buckskin dress (WYETH: SACAJAWEA). To honor her contributions, a monument stands tall at Fort Benton, Montana—a testament to Sacagawea's bravery and determination (Lewis and Clark monument at Fort Benton) amidst challenging expeditions that shaped our nation's history. Sacagawea continues to inspire generations with her unwavering spirit. In Karl Bodmer's portrayal alongside Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied (GERMAN PRINCE & MINATERRE), we witness how she left an indelible mark on those who encountered her during their exploration endeavors. Let us remember this fearless native woman—Acosia M.