Lewis and Clark Expedition: York

These sites contain information on York, William Clark’s slave on the Corps of Discovery. York was the first African American to cross what is now the United States from coast to coast. Includes several journal entries which refer to York during the expedition. There is information about a future statue to honor York in Louisville. An eThemes Resource on the Lewis and Clark Expedition is linked.

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Inside the Corps: York: This PBS site discusses York and the mention of him in Clark’s journals from the expedition. NOTE: The site briefly mentions embellished stories of York’s sexual activities on the expedition.
Lewis and Clark Expedition was High Point for Clark's Slave: Philip Morgan, a professor at the College of William and Mary, shares his research on York and what his life as a slave was like.
The Lewis and Clark Rediscovery Project: York: Learn about York’s role in the Corps of Discovery.
Lewis and Clark Related Books For Students and Teachers: Here is a list of books on Lewis and Clark as well as York that teachers may want to use in their classrooms.
Local Members of the Corps of Discovery: Read about York and other members of the Corp of Discovery that were supposidly from Kentucky.
Time: Lewis and Clark's Bicentennial: This site discusses York and his relationship with William Clark before, during, and after the expedition. There is also a photograph of a painting with York and Native Americans. NOTE: The site includes advertising.
Fallout over Freedom: Here several articles on the conflict between York and his owner William Clark.
The Trail Today: See how York was honored during the bicentennial of the Corps of Discovery.
Corps of Discovery: The Others: York: Find out the different roles York played during the expedition. York was slave, servant, hunter, and scout. This page also includes information about York’s life after the expedition. NOTE: The site briefly mentions embellished stories of York’s sexual activities on the expedition.
eThemes Resource: Lewis and Clark Expedition: Louisiana Purchase and Exploring the West: Learn about Corps of Discovery led by Lewis and Clark and their journey that began in Missouri. View the Louisiana Purchase and other documents from that time period. Includes an eMINTS WebQuest on Lewis and Clark as well as a video from the Finding Missouri: Our History and Heritage series.