They kept detailed notes on tribal customs and collected vocabulary to create a rough outline of a dictionary of Indian Languages. Tribal Tales from the Rivers Edge: Before ethnology was a scientific discipline, Lewis and Clark collected stories, songs, and artifacts from the dozens of distinct cultures they encountered in their journey west. The expedition was first and foremost a scientific expedition and this program brings the scientific process to life. In this original performance Lewis sings the praises of the geology, diverse flora and fauna, and the web of life that binds us to the land. Encountering grizzly bears and collecting soil samples, capturing prairie dogs and hunting for antelope, Lewis catalogued 122 new animal species and 178 new plants. Merewether Lewis’ Scientific Discoveries: Imagine an evening in Philadelphia with some of the greatest scientific minds in Early American history where Merewether Lewis reveals for the first time many of the scientific discoveries of the Corps of Discovery. In this dynamic overview, the journey is also put into the larger perspective of American history with stories from the tribes met along the way and adventures from the diaries of pioneers who followed the river in the footsteps of these intrepid explorers. The Comic Mis-Adventures of Lewis and Clark: Join the Corps of Discovery in this humorous and informative blend of stories and song, journal excerpts and American Indian folklore. Audience participation and Native American chants enliven presentations for younger audiences, while complex plots and a vivid vocabulary challenge the most astute listeners.
He has developed four different performances each is a blend of stories and songs, poetry and history. Storyteller and historian Brian “Fox” Ellis has been researching the Corps of Discovery for more than a dozen years.
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