Upcoming Annual Gatherings

Kansas City 2025Gateway to the West:  Rivers and Trails Kansas City Marriott Hotel on the Plaza September 14–17, 2025— Register now for an extraordinary journey through history, culture, and adventure in Kansas City, Missouri. Our host venue, the Kansas City Marriott Hotel on the vibrant Country Club Plaza, offers unmatched convenience and comfort. With access […]

Photo Contest

Our annual photo contest recognizes amateur photographers along the Lewis and Clark Trail. Photos are typically submitted in late winter and early spring. Check this page then for instructions and forms. The 2024 winning photos are featured in our 2025 calendar—$20 each including shipping. Order here or call 406-454-1234. Past Winners 2024 Winners Citadel Rock […]

Reimagining America: The Maps of Lewis and Clark

This traveling exhibit—available to libraries, museums, and visitor centers everywhere—uses large-scale reproductions of historic maps, photos, and explanatory text to show how America looked before the journey of Lewis and Clark, and what it looked like after. In 1804–06, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led an expedition from the Mississippi to the Pacific. Their primary […]

Wellness Challenge

We encourage Alliance members to improve their health. The Ohio River Region sponsors the annual Wellness Challenge from September 1 to June 30. Who can participate? Registration Teams and individuals should register via email or mail by August 31. Fitness activities Good Nutrition Activities

List of Annual Gatherings

# Year Month/Day Location State Theme More 55th 2024 Sep 22–25 Charlottesville Virginia 54th 2023 Jun 27–30 Missoula Montana TOR 53rd 2022   Pittsburgh Pennsylvania     52nd 2020   Charlottesville (virtual) Virginia     51st 2019   St. Louis Missouri   More 50th 2018 Oct 7–10 Astoria Oregon Arrival at the Pacific: Object Achieved […]