Stories of America

Episode Synopsis

This episode follows the famous expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they journey across the vast, unmapped lands of the American West. Through simple narration and reenactments, children learn why President Jefferson sent the explorers, how they prepared for the long trip, and what they discovered along the way. The program highlights their encounters with new landscapes, wildlife, and Native nations, as well as the vital help of Sacagawea. Designed for classroom learning, the episode shows how the expedition expanded America’s understanding of its growing territory.