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Sergeant Floyd Week at Sioux City's Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

 Sioux City is notorious as the place of death of the only member of the Corps of Discovery--Sgt. Charles Floyd-- and to commemorate the occasion, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center has long held various events on the anniversary of his death, such as reenactments and a memorial encampment. But beginning in 2021, the center is upping their game and having an entire week of events, now known as Sgt. Floyd Week!


large statue of Lewis and Clark with Lewis' pet Newfoundland, outside Sioux City's Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
William Clark with Meriweather Lewis and his newfoundland Seaman


When is Sgt. Floyd Week?

The first annual Sgt. Floyd Week is August 15th through 22nd, 2021. Events will be happening at various times throughout each day!


Where is Sgt. Floyd Week?

Almost all of the events happening on Sgt. Floyd Week are at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and Betty Strong Encounter Center, along the Missouri Riverfront at 900 Larsen Park Road, and in front of the Sergeant Floyd Riverboat Museum and Welcome Center, which is just across the parking lot 


Some additional events will take place at the Sgt. Floyd Monument, on S. Lewis Blvd


What events are planned for Sgt. Floyd Week?

  • Sunday 8/15
    • 2pm: SOAR with the Eagles! Meet a live eagle and learn more about these majestic creatures
  • Monday 8/16
    • 11am: Lewis & Clark's Suitcases, learn more about how the Corps of Discovery packed for their expedition!
  • Tuesday 8/17
    • 10am: Kids DIY Keelboats
    • 1pm: Lecture & Lemonade with Russ Gifford
  • Wednesday 8/18
    • 9am-4pm: Around Siouxland family scavenger hunt, with snocone prizes!
    • 10am: Archery demonstration and contest
    • 1pm: Lecture & Lemonade with Bill McKenny
  • Thursday 8/19
    • 10am: Kids DIY Floyd Monuments
    • 1pm: Lecture & Lemonade with the Lewis & Clark Theatre
  • Friday 8/20
    • 10am: Family Kite Flying
    • 1pm: Lecture & Lemonade
  • Saturday 8/21
    • 10am-4pm: Memorial encampment with historical re-enactors, and kids activities from 10am-1pm
    • Noon: Wood carving demonstration
    • 1pm: Snowcones (FREE for the first 250 guests)
    • 1&2pm: Sioux Falls Zoomobile presentations
    • 3pm: Rhubarb Baking Contest, with guest judges from the WITCC culinary department
    • 6pm: Sgt. Floyd Burial Reenactment at the Sgt. Floyd Monument
  • Sunday 8/22
    • 10am to 3pm: Memorial encampment with historical re-enactors
    • 2pm: Magic Show with Sioux City Magician Corey Fravel
    • 8pm: Moon Stories with the Sanford Museum from Cherokee, IA
poster showing all Sgt. Floyd week events at Sioux City's Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center


For more information

black and white photo of a Sugar Shack cookie depicting the Floyd Monument in Sioux City


To find out more about Sergeant Floyd Week, visit the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center website or connect with them on social media. 


Location: 900 Larsen Park Rd, Sioux City, IA 51103, USA

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