About Us

Statue of an explorer tipping his hat towards the Western Gateway
By Tony Huhn, 2022 Photo Contest Winner. © 2022 LCTHF.

Mission

We preserve, promote and teach the diverse heritage of Lewis and Clark for the benefit of all people.

Vision

The Foundation will be the nation’s premier non-profit organization for the preservation of the Lewis and Clark Trail and the sharing of its stories.

The Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation (LCTHF), Inc. was created to stimulate public appreciation of the Lewis and Clark Expedition’s contributions to America’s heritage and to support education, research, development and preservation of the Lewis and Clark experience. The Foundation serves as advocate, interpreter and protector of the trail.

For more than 40 years, the Foundation and its chapters across the country have promoted Lewis and Clark scholarship, developed educational programs and encouraged the telling of all the stories of the Expedition, including the tribes they met.

The Foundation works with dozens of organizations and agencies (government, nonprofit and private) to preserve and protect the Trail. Established in 1969, the Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), corporation.

History

In 2014, we observed the 50th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Trail Commission. The Commission worked for five years to identify and mark the Lewis and Clark Trail, advance public awareness of the significance of the expedition, and encourage conservation and outdoor recreation objectives along the expedition route. In 1969, the Commission issued its final report with a number of far-reaching objectives, including the establishment of one or more groups “to further the broad program developed by the Commission.” In that same year, individuals who had served on the Commission and its state committees established the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation as the main group to succeed the Commission in support of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

A Transparent, Non-profit, 501(c)(3) Corporation

Past Reports and Filings

Related Pages

  • Annual Report - The latest annual report of the Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance—a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation—celebrates our achievements for the past year. See the grants given, donations received, awards given, goals accomplished, and view financial reports. Open directly at https://publuu.com/flip-book/561309/1581409/. For past annual reports, 990 filings, and more, see our About Us page.
  • Our People - Our most important people are members, volunteers, and partners! Staff Chief Executive Officer Richard Huntdirector@lewisandclark.org 406-204-7504 As a true son of Historic Trails, my journey has deep roots dating back to 1821, when my sixth great-grandparents embarked on a significant expedition from Virginia. Navigating rivers and the Boones Lick Road, they eventually settled near the […]
  • Regions - The Alliance is composed of nine regions, and members can join as many regions as they desire. If you would like to modify your regional memberships, click here. Great Lakes www.facebook.com/groups/1523363644716461 Northeast Ohio River www.facebook.com/LCTHFOhioRiverChapter Pacific Northwest Latest Newsletter pnw-lcthf.org Idaho Chapter: Web site Oregon Chapter: Web site Washington Chapter: Web site Southeast Montana Jefferson […]
  • Grants - We award grants for trail stewardship, education, bicentennial sign replacement, and the Montana sign maintenance fund. Maintaining the historic Lolo Trail has been one of the projects funded in part from the Lewis & Clark Trail Stewardship Endowment (LCTSE). Trail Stewardship Grants (LCTSE) The Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance through its Trail Stewardship Advisory Committee […]
  • Awards - We reward volunteers and organizations with several types of awards. Awards are typically presented at each Annual Meeting. If you would like to nominate and individual or organization, the forms you need are below. Types Distinguished Service Award recognizes a Foundation member who has made an outstanding contribution toward furthering the purpose and objectives of […]
  • Contact Us - Email: info@lewisandclark.orgPhone: 888.701.3434 and 406.454.1234Business Hours:W-F 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Mountain Time) Mailing Address:Lewis and Clark Trail AllianceP.O. Box 3434Great Falls, MT 59403 We are physically located within the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center at 4201 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls, MT 59405.
  • Open Positions - A listing of open positions in the Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance with application forms and/or instructions for applying. Currently, there are no open positions. Thanks for your interest. Updated February 1, 2024
  • Reflections - Memorials of past members and essays about the Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance. Memorials Ambrose, Stephen (1936–2002) Anderson, Irving W. (1920–1999) Bain, Hazel (1905–1993) Bivens, Bob (1936–1991) Budde, Gus (–1985) Burroughs, R. Darwin (1899–1976) Caylor, John (1920–1984) Chapman, Carl (1902–1987) Chapman, Eleanor (–1987) Chuinard, Frenchy (1904–1993) Cook, Chuck (1928–2010) Craft, Roy (1908–1989) Decker, Clarence (1917–1984) […]
  • Our Partners - We work in partnership with a wide variety of governmental agencies and non-profit organizations. Lewis and Clark National Historic TrailNational Park Service National Trails System Honoring Tribal Legacies U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Forest Service Tribal Legacies and the Circle of Tribal Advisors (COTA) America’s Byways Lewis & Clark Discovery Expedition (DESC) Great Falls […]